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Pixelworks (PXLW) director receives 8,000-share equity grant and holds options

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PIXELWORKS, INC director Dean Warren Butler reported an equity grant and updated holdings in company stock. He received 8,000 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share, increasing his direct ownership to 33,949 shares of Common Stock.

He also reports a Non-Qualified Stock Option over 4,679 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $24.84 per share that expires on May 12, 2028. Footnotes describe restricted stock units that vest in installments over time, indicating these awards are structured to vest gradually rather than all at once.

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Insider Butler Dean Warren
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 8,000 $0.00 --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,949 shares (Direct, null); Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 4,679 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The restricted stock units will vest 25% at the end of each three-month period following the grant date. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, with the remaining 75% vesting ratably on a monthly basis thereafter over three years.
Equity grant 8,000 shares Common Stock grant or award on May 20, 2026
Post-grant holdings 33,949 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after transaction
Option underlying shares 4,679 shares Non-Qualified Stock Option underlying Common Stock
Option exercise price $24.84/share Exercise price of Non-Qualified Stock Option
Option expiration May 12, 2028 Expiration date of Non-Qualified Stock Option
RSU vesting schedule 25% each three-month period Footnote describing one RSU vesting pattern
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) over 4,679 shares of Common Stock"
restricted stock units financial
"The restricted stock units will vest 25% at the end of each three-month period"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction coded as A with description Grant, award, or other acquisition"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Butler Dean Warren

(Last)(First)(Middle)
16760 SW UPPER BOONES FERRY ROAD
SUITE 101

(Street)
PORTLAND OREGON 97224

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PIXELWORKS, INC [ PXLW ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/20/2026A8,000A(1)33,949D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)$24.84 (2)05/12/2028Common Stock4,6794,679D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The restricted stock units will vest 25% at the end of each three-month period following the grant date.
2. 25% vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, with the remaining 75% vesting ratably on a monthly basis thereafter over three years.
Dean W. Butler05/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Butler Dean Warren report for PXLW?

Butler Dean Warren reported receiving 8,000 shares of Pixelworks Common Stock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share, updating his Form 4 direct ownership and equity position in the company.

How many Pixelworks (PXLW) shares does Butler Dean Warren now hold?

After the reported grant, Butler Dean Warren directly holds 33,949 shares of Pixelworks Common Stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership as disclosed in the Form 4 filing for the grant dated May 20, 2026.

What are the key terms of Butler Dean Warren’s Pixelworks stock option?

He holds a Non-Qualified Stock Option over 4,679 shares of Pixelworks Common Stock, with an exercise price of $24.84 per share and an expiration date of May 12, 2028, as shown in the derivative holdings section.

Is the recent Pixelworks (PXLW) Form 4 an open-market purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 describes a grant or award acquisition of 8,000 shares coded as an “A” transaction, with a transaction price of $0.00, indicating a compensation-related award rather than an open-market share purchase.

How do the restricted stock units for Pixelworks vest for this insider?

Footnotes state restricted stock units vest either 25% at the end of each three-month period after grant, or 25% on the first anniversary with the remaining 75% vesting monthly over three years, indicating a staged vesting structure.