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SES AI Corp (SES) CSO has shares withheld for RSU tax obligations

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SES AI Corp's Chief Science Officer Hong Gan reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock units, 32,138 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $1.10 per share to cover withholding tax obligations; these shares were not sold in the market.

After this withholding, Gan directly holds 1,031,576 shares of Class A Common Stock, including 474,580 shares underlying restricted stock units that remain subject to forfeiture until they vest.

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Insider Gan Hong
Role CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 32,138 $1.10 $35K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,031,576 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's withholding tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). These shares were not sold by the Reporting Person. Includes 474,580 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
Tax-withheld shares 32,138 shares Shares withheld to cover RSU tax obligations
Withholding price $1.10 per share Value used for RSU tax-withholding shares
Post-transaction holdings 1,031,576 shares Direct Class A Common Stock held after transaction
Unvested RSU underlying shares 474,580 shares Class A shares underlying RSUs subject to forfeiture
restricted stock units financial
"Represents shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's withholding tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
withholding tax obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's withholding tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units"
Class A Common Stock financial
"Includes 474,580 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying restricted stock units"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Gan Hong

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SES AI CORPORATION
35 CABOT ROAD

(Street)
WOBURN MASSACHUSETTS 01801

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SES AI Corp [ SES ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock04/14/2026F(1)32,138(1)D$1.11,031,576(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld to cover the Reporting Person's withholding tax obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). These shares were not sold by the Reporting Person.
2. Includes 474,580 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
/s/ Kyle Pilkington, Attorney-in-Fact04/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SES (SES) report for Hong Gan?

SES AI Corp reported that Chief Science Officer Hong Gan had 32,138 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld to cover tax obligations on vesting RSUs. This was a tax-withholding disposition, and the shares were not sold in the open market.

Were SES (SES) shares sold by Hong Gan in this Form 4 filing?

No shares were sold by Hong Gan. The 32,138 SES AI Corp shares reported were withheld by the company to satisfy withholding tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting, rather than being sold in market transactions.

How many SES (SES) shares does Hong Gan hold after the reported transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Chief Science Officer Hong Gan directly holds 1,031,576 shares of SES AI Corp Class A Common Stock. This total includes shares underlying restricted stock units that remain subject to forfeiture until they fully vest.

What role did restricted stock units play in this SES (SES) Form 4?

The Form 4 centers on restricted stock units vesting for Hong Gan. When the RSUs vested, 32,138 SES AI Corp shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. Additionally, 474,580 shares underlying RSUs remain unvested and subject to forfeiture.

How many SES (SES) restricted stock unit shares remain unvested for Hong Gan?

The filing notes that 474,580 shares of SES AI Corp Class A Common Stock underlie restricted stock units held by Hong Gan. These RSU-linked shares are subject to forfeiture until they vest according to their original award terms.