Richardson Electronics Insider Increases Stake with New Stock & Option Grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 filing for Richardson Electronics (RELL) dated 07/23/2025 details fresh equity awards to EVP Canvys, Jens F. Ruppert.

• Restricted stock: 2,000 common shares granted on 07/21/2025 at $0 cost under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan; vests ratably over three years.
• Stock options: 10,000 options with a $9.73 exercise price, granted 07/21/2025; vest 20% annually from 07/21/2026 through 07/21/2030 and expire 07/21/2035.
• Post-transaction holdings: 39,500 common shares held directly plus 10,000 vested/unvested options.
• Ruppert is classified as an Officer (EVP Canvys) and filed individually.

No sales or dispositions were reported, indicating an incremental increase in management’s direct ownership stake.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

TL;DR: EVP Jens Ruppert adds 2k shares & 10k options; signals internal confidence, minor dilution.

The award enlarges insider ownership by ~5% (to 39.5k shares) and grants leverage via 10k at-the-money options priced at $9.73 (≈current market if disclosed). Three-year and five-year vesting schedules foster retention and align incentives with long-term shareholders. As no shares were sold, the filing suggests confidence rather than liquidity-motivated activity. Dilution impact is immaterial relative to RELL’s ~12 m shares outstanding. Overall market impact should be modest but directionally positive for sentiment.

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^*

Ruppert Jens Frank

(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)

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

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		2,000(1)	A	$0	39,500	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		10,000		07/21/2026(2)	07/21/2035	Common Stock	10,000	$0	10,000	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 Jens F. Ruppert	07/23/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did RELL insider Jens Ruppert acquire on 07/21/2025?

He received 2,000 restricted common shares plus 10,000 stock options at a $9.73 exercise price.

How many RELL shares does Jens Ruppert own after the transaction?

He now directly owns 39,500 common shares, excluding 10,000 derivative options.

When do the new RELL stock options vest and expire?

They vest 20% each year starting 07/21/2026 and expire 07/21/2035.

Was any RELL stock sold in this Form 4 filing?

No. All reported transactions were acquisitions; no dispositions were disclosed.

What plan governs the new equity awards to Jens Ruppert?

Awards were issued under the 2011 Amended & Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan.