QUIK Form 4: Gary Tauss awarded 3,240 RSUs with one-year vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gary H. Tauss, a director of QuickLogic Corp (QUIK), was granted 3,240 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/13/2025 at a grant price of $0. The RSUs vest in full one year from the grant date according to the filing, and after the award his reported direct beneficial ownership is 19,103 common shares. The Form 4 was executed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/15/2025 and reflects a routine equity compensation award to a reporting person; the filing shows no sale or cash purchase associated with this transaction.

Positive

• 3,240 RSUs granted to align the director's incentives with shareholder value through equity compensation
• Vesting in one year provides a clear retention mechanism for the reporting person

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Director received 3,240 RSUs that vest in one year, modestly increasing direct holdings to 19,103 shares.

The grant is recorded as a non-cash equity award with a $0 price, indicating typical restricted stock unit compensation rather than a market purchase. For investors, this is a routine executive/director compensation event and does not change outstanding share count immediately. The size of the award relative to reported direct holdings is modest, so the short-term market impact is likely minimal. The vesting schedule creates a one-year retention incentive.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: A standard restricted stock unit grant to a director with one-year vesting, executed via attorney-in-fact.

From a governance perspective, the filing documents a transparent, time-based equity grant to a board member. The one-year cliff vesting suggests a retention purpose. The Form 4 was properly filed and signed by an authorized representative, which satisfies Section 16 reporting requirements. There are no indications of unusual related-party transactions or accelerated vesting disclosed in this form.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

TAUSS GARY H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2220 LUNDY AVENUE

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95131

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
QUICKLOGIC Corp [ QUIK ]

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)
09/13/2025

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	09/13/2025		M		3,240	A	$0	19,103	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
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	09/13/2025		M			3,240	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	3,240	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Unit shares vest in full 1 year from the grant date.

	/s/ Harjit Lally, Attorney-in-Fact	09/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did QuickLogic director Gary H. Tauss receive on 09/13/2025 (QUIK)?

He was granted 3,240 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/13/2025 at a grant price of $0.

When do the RSUs granted to Gary H. Tauss vest?

The filing states the RSUs vest in full one year from the grant date.

How many shares does Gary H. Tauss beneficially own after the reported transaction?

The Form 4 reports 19,103 shares beneficially owned following the award.

Was the Form 4 for this transaction properly executed?

Yes; the form shows execution by an attorney-in-fact on 09/15/2025 and includes the reporting person's signature block.

Did the transaction involve a sale or cash purchase of QUIK stock?

No; the transaction is a grant of RSUs recorded at a $0 price and not a cash purchase or sale.