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[Form 4] Richardson Electronics Ltd Insider Trading Activity

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On 21 Jul 2025, Richardson Electronics (RELL) COO & Director Wendy Diddell filed a Form 4 reporting two equity grants under the company’s 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan:

  • 20,000 restricted shares of common stock issued at $0 cost; the award vests ratably over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant.
  • Employee stock option for 20,000 shares at an exercise price of $9.73; first exercisable 21 Jul 2026 and vesting 20 % annually thereafter, with expiration on 21 Jul 2035.

No shares were sold. After the transactions, Diddell directly owns 130,400 shares of RELL.

The filing reflects routine compensation rather than an open-market purchase, signalling insider alignment but also introducing potential dilution from the new option grant.

Il 21 luglio 2025, Wendy Diddell, COO e Direttrice di Richardson Electronics (RELL), ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando due assegnazioni di azioni nell'ambito del Piano di Incentivi a Lungo Termine 2011 della società:

  • 20.000 azioni vincolate di azioni ordinarie emesse a costo zero; il premio matura in modo proporzionale nel corso di tre anni a partire dal primo anniversario della concessione.
  • Opzione azionaria per dipendenti su 20.000 azioni con prezzo di esercizio di 9,73 dollari; esercitabile per la prima volta il 21 luglio 2026 e con maturazione del 20% annuo successivamente, con scadenza il 21 luglio 2035.

Non sono state vendute azioni. Dopo le operazioni, Diddell possiede direttamente 130.400 azioni di RELL.

La comunicazione riflette una compensazione ordinaria piuttosto che un acquisto sul mercato aperto, indicando un allineamento interno ma anche la possibile diluizione derivante dalla nuova concessione di opzioni.

El 21 de julio de 2025, Wendy Diddell, COO y Directora de Richardson Electronics (RELL), presentó un Formulario 4 reportando dos concesiones de acciones bajo el Plan de Incentivos a Largo Plazo 2011 de la empresa:

  • 20,000 acciones restringidas de acciones comunes emitidas sin costo; la concesión se otorga de manera proporcional durante tres años comenzando en el primer aniversario de la concesión.
  • Opción de acciones para empleados de 20,000 acciones con un precio de ejercicio de $9.73; ejercitable por primera vez el 21 de julio de 2026 y con un 20% de adquisición anual posteriormente, con vencimiento el 21 de julio de 2035.

No se vendieron acciones. Tras las transacciones, Diddell posee directamente 130,400 acciones de RELL.

La presentación refleja una compensación rutinaria más que una compra en el mercado abierto, señalando alineación interna pero también introduciendo posible dilución por la nueva concesión de opciones.

2025년 7월 21일, Richardson Electronics(RELL)의 COO 겸 이사인 Wendy Diddell가 회사의 2011년 장기 인센티브 계획에 따른 두 건의 주식 부여를 보고하는 Form 4를 제출했습니다:

  • 20,000주 제한 주식이 비용 없이 발행되었으며, 수여일 1주년부터 3년에 걸쳐 비례하여 권리가 확정됩니다.
  • 20,000주에 대한 직원 스톡 옵션으로 행사가격은 $9.73이며, 최초 행사는 2026년 7월 21일에 가능하고 이후 매년 20%씩 권리가 확정되며, 만료일은 2035년 7월 21일입니다.

주식은 매도되지 않았습니다. 거래 후 Diddell은 직접 130,400주의 RELL 주식을 보유하고 있습니다.

이번 제출은 공개 시장 구매가 아닌 일상적인 보상을 반영하며, 내부인의 이해관계 일치를 나타내지만 새로운 옵션 부여로 인한 잠재적 희석도 초래할 수 있음을 의미합니다.

Le 21 juillet 2025, Wendy Diddell, COO et Directrice de Richardson Electronics (RELL), a déposé un formulaire 4 rapportant deux attributions d’actions dans le cadre du Plan d’Incitation à Long Terme 2011 de la société :

  • 20 000 actions restreintes d’actions ordinaires émises sans coût ; la remise est acquise par paliers sur trois ans à partir du premier anniversaire de l’attribution.
  • Option d’achat d’actions pour 20 000 actions à un prix d’exercice de 9,73 $ ; exerçable pour la première fois le 21 juillet 2026 et acquérant 20 % par an ensuite, avec expiration le 21 juillet 2035.

Aucune action n’a été vendue. Après ces opérations, Diddell détient directement 130 400 actions de RELL.

Le dépôt reflète une rémunération courante plutôt qu’un achat sur le marché ouvert, signalant un alignement interne mais introduisant également une dilution potentielle liée à la nouvelle attribution d’options.

Am 21. Juli 2025 reichte Wendy Diddell, COO und Direktorin von Richardson Electronics (RELL), ein Formular 4 ein, in dem zwei Aktienzuteilungen im Rahmen des Long-Term Incentive Plans 2011 des Unternehmens gemeldet wurden:

  • 20.000 eingeschränkte Aktien von Stammaktien wurden kostenfrei ausgegeben; die Zuteilung wird anteilig über drei Jahre ab dem ersten Jahrestag der Gewährung erworben.
  • Mitarbeiteraktienoption für 20.000 Aktien zu einem Ausübungspreis von 9,73 USD; erstmals ausübbar am 21. Juli 2026 und danach jährlich zu 20 % vestend, mit Ablauf am 21. Juli 2035.

Es wurden keine Aktien verkauft. Nach den Transaktionen besitzt Diddell direkt 130.400 Aktien von RELL.

Die Meldung spiegelt eine routinemäßige Vergütung wider und keinen Kauf am offenen Markt, was eine interne Ausrichtung signalisiert, aber auch eine potenzielle Verwässerung durch die neue Optionszuteilung mit sich bringt.

Positive
  • Increased insider ownership to 130,400 shares, improving management–shareholder alignment.
  • Long-term vesting schedules incentivise sustained performance rather than short-term gains.
Negative
  • Potential dilution from 20,000 new stock options if exercised.
  • No cash purchase; grants provide a weaker bullish signal than open-market buys.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine comp grant; signals confidence but limited cash commitment.

The award increases insider exposure by 20 k shares and adds 20 k options struck at $9.73, modestly above recent trading. Because the shares were granted, not bought, the out-of-pocket cost is nil; therefore, it does not provide the same bullish signal as an open-market purchase. Still, higher ownership tightens management-shareholder alignment. The option grant adds prospective dilution, though the magnitude is minor relative to total shares outstanding. Overall impact is neutral.

TL;DR: Standard LTIP usage; neutral governance impact.

The filing shows the board continuing to use time-based RSUs and five-year vesting options to retain senior leadership. Vesting schedules encourage medium-term performance while staggering realizable value, a conventional governance practice. No red flags such as accelerated vesting or below-market strike prices appear. The transaction is administrative and should not materially shift shareholder power dynamics.

Il 21 luglio 2025, Wendy Diddell, COO e Direttrice di Richardson Electronics (RELL), ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando due assegnazioni di azioni nell'ambito del Piano di Incentivi a Lungo Termine 2011 della società:

  • 20.000 azioni vincolate di azioni ordinarie emesse a costo zero; il premio matura in modo proporzionale nel corso di tre anni a partire dal primo anniversario della concessione.
  • Opzione azionaria per dipendenti su 20.000 azioni con prezzo di esercizio di 9,73 dollari; esercitabile per la prima volta il 21 luglio 2026 e con maturazione del 20% annuo successivamente, con scadenza il 21 luglio 2035.

Non sono state vendute azioni. Dopo le operazioni, Diddell possiede direttamente 130.400 azioni di RELL.

La comunicazione riflette una compensazione ordinaria piuttosto che un acquisto sul mercato aperto, indicando un allineamento interno ma anche la possibile diluizione derivante dalla nuova concessione di opzioni.

El 21 de julio de 2025, Wendy Diddell, COO y Directora de Richardson Electronics (RELL), presentó un Formulario 4 reportando dos concesiones de acciones bajo el Plan de Incentivos a Largo Plazo 2011 de la empresa:

  • 20,000 acciones restringidas de acciones comunes emitidas sin costo; la concesión se otorga de manera proporcional durante tres años comenzando en el primer aniversario de la concesión.
  • Opción de acciones para empleados de 20,000 acciones con un precio de ejercicio de $9.73; ejercitable por primera vez el 21 de julio de 2026 y con un 20% de adquisición anual posteriormente, con vencimiento el 21 de julio de 2035.

No se vendieron acciones. Tras las transacciones, Diddell posee directamente 130,400 acciones de RELL.

La presentación refleja una compensación rutinaria más que una compra en el mercado abierto, señalando alineación interna pero también introduciendo posible dilución por la nueva concesión de opciones.

2025년 7월 21일, Richardson Electronics(RELL)의 COO 겸 이사인 Wendy Diddell가 회사의 2011년 장기 인센티브 계획에 따른 두 건의 주식 부여를 보고하는 Form 4를 제출했습니다:

  • 20,000주 제한 주식이 비용 없이 발행되었으며, 수여일 1주년부터 3년에 걸쳐 비례하여 권리가 확정됩니다.
  • 20,000주에 대한 직원 스톡 옵션으로 행사가격은 $9.73이며, 최초 행사는 2026년 7월 21일에 가능하고 이후 매년 20%씩 권리가 확정되며, 만료일은 2035년 7월 21일입니다.

주식은 매도되지 않았습니다. 거래 후 Diddell은 직접 130,400주의 RELL 주식을 보유하고 있습니다.

이번 제출은 공개 시장 구매가 아닌 일상적인 보상을 반영하며, 내부인의 이해관계 일치를 나타내지만 새로운 옵션 부여로 인한 잠재적 희석도 초래할 수 있음을 의미합니다.

Le 21 juillet 2025, Wendy Diddell, COO et Directrice de Richardson Electronics (RELL), a déposé un formulaire 4 rapportant deux attributions d’actions dans le cadre du Plan d’Incitation à Long Terme 2011 de la société :

  • 20 000 actions restreintes d’actions ordinaires émises sans coût ; la remise est acquise par paliers sur trois ans à partir du premier anniversaire de l’attribution.
  • Option d’achat d’actions pour 20 000 actions à un prix d’exercice de 9,73 $ ; exerçable pour la première fois le 21 juillet 2026 et acquérant 20 % par an ensuite, avec expiration le 21 juillet 2035.

Aucune action n’a été vendue. Après ces opérations, Diddell détient directement 130 400 actions de RELL.

Le dépôt reflète une rémunération courante plutôt qu’un achat sur le marché ouvert, signalant un alignement interne mais introduisant également une dilution potentielle liée à la nouvelle attribution d’options.

Am 21. Juli 2025 reichte Wendy Diddell, COO und Direktorin von Richardson Electronics (RELL), ein Formular 4 ein, in dem zwei Aktienzuteilungen im Rahmen des Long-Term Incentive Plans 2011 des Unternehmens gemeldet wurden:

  • 20.000 eingeschränkte Aktien von Stammaktien wurden kostenfrei ausgegeben; die Zuteilung wird anteilig über drei Jahre ab dem ersten Jahrestag der Gewährung erworben.
  • Mitarbeiteraktienoption für 20.000 Aktien zu einem Ausübungspreis von 9,73 USD; erstmals ausübbar am 21. Juli 2026 und danach jährlich zu 20 % vestend, mit Ablauf am 21. Juli 2035.

Es wurden keine Aktien verkauft. Nach den Transaktionen besitzt Diddell direkt 130.400 Aktien von RELL.

Die Meldung spiegelt eine routinemäßige Vergütung wider und keinen Kauf am offenen Markt, was eine interne Ausrichtung signalisiert, aber auch eine potenzielle Verwässerung durch die neue Optionszuteilung mit sich bringt.

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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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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*
Diddell Wendy

(Last) (First) (Middle)
40W267 KESLINGER ROAD PO BOX 393

(Street)
LAFOX IL 60147

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. [ RELL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/21/2025
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 07/21/2025 A 20,000(1) A $0 130,400 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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) $9.73 07/21/2025 A 20,000 07/21/2026(2) 07/21/2035 Common Stock 20,000 $0 20,000 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a restricted stock award under the Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Amended and Restated 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which shall vest ratably over a three year period, beginning on the first anniversary of the date of issuance.
2. The stock option was granted on July 21, 2025 pursuant to the Richardson Electronics, Ltd. 2011 Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan. The option vests over 5 years with 1/5 of the total number of shares subject to the option vesting on each anniversary date of grant, until fully vested.
/s/ Robert J. Ben attorney-in-fact for Wendy Diddell 07/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What securities did RELL COO Wendy Diddell receive?

She was granted 20,000 restricted shares and an option for 20,000 shares at $9.73.

When do the restricted shares and options vest?

Restricted shares vest over three years starting 21-Jul-2026; options vest 20 % annually from 21-Jul-2026 to 21-Jul-2030.

What is the option exercise price and expiration date?

The exercise price is $9.73 and the option expires on 21-Jul-2035.

How many RELL shares does Wendy Diddell now own?

She directly owns 130,400 common shares following the grants.

Were any shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

No. The filing reports only grants; there were no dispositions.
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