Peraso (NASDAQ: PRSO) director awarded 50,000 RSUs vesting in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peraso Inc. director Robert Y. Newell IV reported receiving an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. On January 7, 2026, he was awarded 50,000 RSUs, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensatory grant rather than a market purchase. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Peraso common stock once the award vests.

The entire RSU award vests and becomes non‑forfeitable on January 7, 2027, or earlier if Peraso’s next annual meeting of stockholders occurs before that date. Following this grant, Newell is reported as directly beneficially owning 53,947 shares of Peraso common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Newell Robert Y IV

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2033 GATEWAY PLACE, SUITE 500

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Peraso Inc. [ PRSO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/07/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/07/2026		A		50,000(1)	A	$0.00	53,947	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") award granted on January 7, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock once vested. The entire award vests and becomes non-forfeitable on January 7, 2027, or, if earlier, the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer following January 7, 2026.

	/s/ James Sullivan by power of attorney	01/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Peraso (PRSO) disclose in this Form 4?

The filing reports that director Robert Y. Newell IV received a grant of 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Peraso Inc. common stock on January 7, 2026, at a recorded price of $0.00 per share.

When do the 50,000 RSUs granted to the Peraso (PRSO) director vest?

The 50,000 RSUs vest and become non‑forfeitable on January 7, 2027, or, if earlier, on the date of the next annual meeting of Peraso’s stockholders following January 7, 2026.

How many Peraso (PRSO) shares does the director own after this RSU grant?

After the reported grant, director Robert Y. Newell IV is shown as directly beneficially owning 53,947 shares of Peraso Inc. common stock.

What does each RSU in the Peraso (PRSO) Form 4 represent?

Each restricted stock unit in the award represents a contingent right to receive one share of Peraso Inc. common stock once the RSU has vested.

Is the Peraso (PRSO) director’s Form 4 transaction a purchase on the open market?

No. The Form 4 describes a grant of 50,000 RSUs at $0.00 per share, which is equity compensation rather than an open‑market stock purchase.

What is the reporting person’s role at Peraso (PRSO)?

The reporting person, Robert Y. Newell IV, is identified as a director of Peraso Inc. in the filing.