Rekor CFO granted 100,000 RSUs in stock award

Nalepa Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Nalepa Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rekor Systems, Inc. reported that its CFO, Joseph Nalepa, received an equity award recorded as 100,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, representing a grant of 100,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These RSUs will vest in three equal installments over an 18‑month period, with one‑third vesting on November 11, 2026, one‑third on May 11, 2027, and one‑third on November 11, 2027. Following this grant, Nalepa beneficially owns 184,731 shares of Common Stock. The footnotes also state that his holdings include 6,666 RSUs that vest in equal installments on September 2, 2026 and September 2, 2027.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 100,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Nalepa Joseph

Role CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	100,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 184,731 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Consists of 100,000 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), which shall vest in three equal installments over an 18-month period, with one-third (1/3) of the RSUs vesting on November 11, 2026, May 11, 2027 and November 11, 2027, respectively.
2. F2. Includes 6,666 RSUs which vest in equal installments on September 2, 2026 and September 2, 2027.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 100,000 RSUs / shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 184,731 shares +4 more

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RSU grant size 100,000 RSUs / shares Equity award to CFO on Form 4

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Recorded price for RSU-related Common Stock

Shares owned after transaction 184,731 shares Common Stock beneficially owned following grant

First RSU vesting date November 11, 2026 One-third of 100,000 RSUs vest

Second RSU vesting date May 11, 2027 Second one-third of 100,000 RSUs vest

Final RSU vesting date November 11, 2027 Final one-third of 100,000 RSUs vest

Additional RSUs outstanding 6,666 RSUs Separate RSUs vesting on Sept. 2, 2026 and 2027

Key Terms

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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial

"Consists of 100,000 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), which shall vest in three equal installments"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

vest financial

"which shall vest in three equal installments over an 18-month period"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

beneficially owns financial

"Following this grant, Nalepa beneficially owns 184,731 shares of Common Stock"

Beneficially owns means a person or entity enjoys the economic benefits and control of a security even if the legal title or registration is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and profits from a car that is registered to a friend: you use it, benefit from it, and make decisions about it even though the official paperwork lists someone else. For investors, this matters because it reveals who truly controls shares, affects voting power, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory disclosure obligations.

installments financial

"shall vest in three equal installments over an 18-month period"

Installments are a series of scheduled partial payments that together cover a larger amount owed or due, like paying for a purchase or loan in weekly or monthly pieces rather than all at once. For investors, installments matter because they change when cash moves between parties, affect a company’s or counterparty’s short-term cash flow and risk of missed payments, and can influence valuation or perceived financial stability much like spreading the cost of a car over monthly payments.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Rekor Systems (REKR) report for its CFO?

Rekor Systems reported that CFO Joseph Nalepa received an equity award of 100,000 shares of Common Stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units, granted at $0.00 per share as compensation and subject to a multi‑year vesting schedule extending into 2027.

How many RSUs did Rekor Systems (REKR) CFO Joseph Nalepa receive?

Joseph Nalepa received 100,000 Restricted Stock Units. The Form 4 notes that these RSUs are structured as Common Stock at $0.00 per share and will vest in three equal installments over an 18‑month period ending on November 11, 2027.

What is the vesting schedule for the 100,000 RSUs granted to the Rekor (REKR) CFO?

The 100,000 RSUs vest in three equal installments. One‑third vests on November 11, 2026, another third on May 11, 2027, and the final third on November 11, 2027, aligning the award with an 18‑month performance and retention period.

How many Rekor Systems (REKR) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, CFO Joseph Nalepa beneficially owns 184,731 shares of Rekor Systems Common Stock. This total reflects his direct ownership position following the 100,000‑share RSU award recorded in the Form 4 filing for the transaction date in 2026.

Are there additional RSUs outstanding for Rekor Systems (REKR) CFO besides the new 100,000 award?

Yes. Footnotes indicate that Nalepa’s holdings include 6,666 additional RSUs. Those RSUs vest in two equal installments on September 2, 2026 and September 2, 2027, adding to the larger 100,000‑unit grant vesting through late 2027.

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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^*

Nalepa Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O REKOR SYSTEMS, INC.

6721 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE 400

(Street)

COLUMBIA MARYLAND 21046

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Rekor Systems, Inc. [ REKR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/15/2026		A	V	100,000(1)	A	$0.00	184,731(2)	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. Consists of 100,000 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), which shall vest in three equal installments over an 18-month period, with one-third (1/3) of the RSUs vesting on November 11, 2026, May 11, 2027 and November 11, 2027, respectively.

2. Includes 6,666 RSUs which vest in equal installments on September 2, 2026 and September 2, 2027.

	/s/ Joseph Nalepa	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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