Richardson Electronics CFO sells 5,000 shares

Q: What happened to Robert J. Ben's RELL options?

He exercised options covering 5,000 common shares on October 28, 2026, at $15.51 per share; the option transaction reports 4,000 options following the exercise. The footnote states that options vest 20% per year beginning July 17, 2024.

The CFO's reported sequence includes an option exercise and same-day sale, with 4,000 options listed following the exercise.

Available on EDGAR 10/30/2026 - 12:17 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/30/2026 - 12:16 PM EDT

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd. CFO, CAO and Corporate Secretary Robert J. Ben exercised options for 5,000 shares on October 28, 2026, at an exercise price of $15.51 per share, then sold 5,000 common shares at $21.01 per share. The option transaction reports 4,000 options following the exercise. The options vest 20% per year beginning July 17, 2024; no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 5,000 shares ($28K approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 3 txns

Insider Ben Robert J

Role CFO, CAO, Corporate Secretary

Sold 5,000 shs ($105K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $105K

Approx. exercise cost $78K

Approx. pre-tax spread $28K

Share of Position Sold 7.6%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) ^F1	5,000	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	5,000	$15.51	$78K
Sale	Common Stock	5,000	$21.01	$105K

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 60,534 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), 9,000 to 4,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, 60,534 to 60,534 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Options vest 20% per year, beginning 7/17/2024

Key Figures

Options exercised: 5,000 options Exercise price: $15.51 per share Common shares acquired: 5,000 shares +4 more

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Options exercised 5,000 options October 28, 2026

Exercise price $15.51 per share Options exercised on October 28, 2026

Common shares acquired 5,000 shares Option exercise on October 28, 2026

Common shares sold 5,000 shares October 28, 2026

Sale price $21.01 per share Common shares sold on October 28, 2026

Options following transaction 4,000 options Reported following the October 28, 2026 exercise

Option vesting rate 20% per year Beginning July 17, 2024

Key Terms

Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), exercise price, vest, Rule 10b5-1

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Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial

"Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)"

exercise price financial

"at an exercise price"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

vest financial

"Options vest 20% per year"

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.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"Rule 10b5-1 plan"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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How many RELL shares did Robert J. Ben sell, and at what price?

Robert J. Ben, Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s CFO, CAO and Corporate Secretary, sold 5,000 common shares at $21.01 per share on October 28, 2026. He exercised options for 5,000 shares at $15.51 per share that day. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

What happened to Robert J. Ben's RELL options?

He exercised options covering 5,000 common shares on October 28, 2026, at $15.51 per share; the option transaction reports 4,000 options following the exercise. The footnote states that options vest 20% per year beginning July 17, 2024.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Ben Robert J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

40W267 KESLINGER ROAD PO BOX 393

(Street)

LAFOX

ILLINOIS

60147

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	CFO, CAO, Corporate Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/28/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	10/28/2026		M		5,000	A	$15.51	65,534	D
Common Stock	10/28/2026		S		5,000	D	$21.01	60,534	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$15.51	10/28/2026		M			5,000	⁽¹⁾	07/17/2033	Common Stock	5,000	$0	4,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Options vest 20% per year, beginning 7/17/2024

	/s/ Robert J. Ben	10/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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