Socket Mobile (SCKT) director gets 6,250-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Socket Mobile, Inc. reported that director and 10% owner Charlie Bass acquired 6,250 shares of common stock on February 4, 2026 as a grant/award under a director compensation program that permits stock instead of cash fees, valued at $1.12 per share.

After this stock-based fee payment, Bass directly holds 1,703,202 shares of Socket Mobile common stock.

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 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^*

BASS CHARLIE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

40675 ENCYCLOPEDIA CIR.

(Street)

FREMONT CA 94538

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOCKET MOBILE, INC. [ SCKT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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	02/04/2026		A(1)		6,250	A	$1.12	1,703,202	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. Effective February 4, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a Director Compensation Program which allows Directors to receive common stock in lieu of their cash compensation. The number of shares of common stock shown reflects the common stock this Reporting Person is entitled to receive in lieu of a portion of his annual cash retainer fee paid quarterly. Shares were valued at the market closing price of $1.12.

	/s/ Charlie Bass	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Socket Mobile (SCKT) report for Charlie Bass?

Socket Mobile reported that director and 10% owner Charlie Bass acquired 6,250 shares of common stock on February 4, 2026. The shares were granted as part of his director compensation, issued instead of a portion of his regular cash retainer fee.

How many Socket Mobile (SCKT) shares did Charlie Bass receive and at what value?

Charlie Bass received 6,250 shares of Socket Mobile common stock, valued using the market closing price of $1.12 per share. These shares were issued under a director compensation program in lieu of part of his quarterly cash retainer fee.

Why did Charlie Bass receive Socket Mobile (SCKT) shares instead of cash?

Effective February 4, 2026, Socket Mobile’s board approved a Director Compensation Program allowing directors to receive common stock in place of cash compensation. Bass’s 6,250 shares represent stock granted instead of a portion of his annual cash retainer, paid quarterly.

How many Socket Mobile (SCKT) shares does Charlie Bass own after this grant?

Following the February 4, 2026 grant, Charlie Bass directly beneficially owns 1,703,202 shares of Socket Mobile common stock. This figure includes the newly awarded 6,250 shares received as part of the director compensation program in lieu of cash fees.

What type of Form 4 transaction code was used for the Socket Mobile (SCKT) grant?

The transaction used Form 4 code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this case, it reflects common stock granted to Charlie Bass under the director compensation program rather than an open-market purchase or sale.