Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT) CTO swaps cash pay for 21,244-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SOCKET MOBILE, INC. (SCKT) reported that Chief Technology Officer Eric Glaenzer received an equity grant of 21,244 shares of common stock on 2026-08-21 as a grant/award acquisition in lieu of voluntary compensation reductions for Q3 and Q4. The grant was made at a ratio of one share per $1.00 of reduced compensation, instead of using the closing market price of $0.67 per share. The shares vest 50% on January 1, 2027 and 50% on January 1, 2028, subject to continued service, bringing Glaenzer’s direct holdings to 95,359 shares after the award.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 21,244 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Glaenzer Eric

Role Chief Technology Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	21,244	$1.00	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 95,359 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The Board approved issuing common stock to executives in lieu of voluntary compensation reductions for Q3 and Q4. The grant ratio was established at one share per $1.00 of reduced compensation, rather than applying the closing market price of $0.67 per share. The granted shares will vest 50% on January 1, 2027, and 50% on January 1, 2028, subject to continued service through each applicable vesting date.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 21,244 shares Grant ratio per share: $1.00 per share Referenced closing market price: $0.67 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Shares granted 21,244 shares Equity grant to CTO on 2026-08-21 in lieu of compensation

Grant ratio per share $1.00 per share One share per $1.00 of reduced compensation

Referenced closing market price $0.67 per share Closing market price cited for comparison to grant ratio

Holdings after transaction 95,359 shares CTO’s direct common stock holdings after the award

Vesting date first tranche January 1, 2027 50% of granted shares vest, subject to continued service

Vesting date second tranche January 1, 2028 Remaining 50% of granted shares vest, subject to continued service

Key Terms

vesting, continued service, compensation reductions

3 terms

vesting financial

"The granted shares will vest 50% on January 1, 2027, and 50% on January 1, 2028"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

continued service financial

"subject to continued service through each applicable vesting date"

compensation reductions financial

"issuing common stock to executives in lieu of voluntary compensation reductions"

FAQ

What insider transaction did SCKT disclose for Eric Glaenzer?

Eric Glaenzer, Chief Technology Officer of SCKT, received a grant of 21,244 shares of common stock on 2026-08-21 as an equity award in lieu of cash compensation reductions for Q3 and Q4.

At what rate were Socket Mobile (SCKT) shares granted to the CTO?

The shares were granted at a ratio of one share per $1.00 of reduced compensation, rather than using the closing market price of $0.67 per share referenced in the disclosure.

When do Eric Glaenzer’s new SCKT shares vest?

The granted shares vest in two equal tranches: 50% on January 1, 2027 and 50% on January 1, 2028, subject to Glaenzer’s continued service through each vesting date.

How many SCKT shares does Eric Glaenzer hold after this grant?

Following the reported grant, Eric Glaenzer directly holds 95,359 shares of Socket Mobile common stock, as stated in the filing.

Was the SCKT insider transaction part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and the transaction is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition tied to compensation reductions, not to a trading plan.

Why did Socket Mobile issue stock instead of cash compensation?

The board approved issuing common stock to executives in lieu of voluntary compensation reductions for Q3 and Q4. The grant compensates executives for reduced cash pay using shares at a $1.00 per share grant ratio.

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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^*

Glaenzer Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

40675 ENCYCLOPEDIA CIRCLE

(Street)

FREMONT CALIFORNIA 94538

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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	08/21/2026		A(1)		21,244	A	$1	95,359	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. The Board approved issuing common stock to executives in lieu of voluntary compensation reductions for Q3 and Q4. The grant ratio was established at one share per $1.00 of reduced compensation, rather than applying the closing market price of $0.67 per share. The granted shares will vest 50% on January 1, 2027, and 50% on January 1, 2028, subject to continued service through each applicable vesting date.

	/s/ Eric Glaenzer	08/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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