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Smith Micro Software (SMSI) chair reports 56.5% beneficial stake

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith Micro Software, Inc. insider William W. Smith, Jr. filed Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D updating his beneficial ownership of the company’s common stock after a 1-for-5 reverse stock split effective June 5, 2026.

Smith now has beneficial ownership of 5,748,317 shares of common stock, or 56.5% of the class, including 5,689,613 shares held through the Smith Living Trust. This figure includes 4,586,078 shares the trust may acquire within 60 days via warrants and convertible notes, such as a warrant for 1,763,651 shares and a convertible note for 1,348,675 shares. These instruments limit conversions and exercises so they cannot increase beneficial ownership above 49.99% of outstanding shares immediately after any such transaction.

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Filing Explained

The reported ownership is mostly trust-held, while 4,586,078 additional shares remain potential acquisitions rather than issued stock.

Schedules 13D and 13G disclose ownership above 5%, and amendments track changes in the holder’s reported stake or intent as stated. The July 14, 2026 amendment reports that two instruments held through the Smith Living Trust became exercisable or convertible within 60 days on July 12, 2026; it does not report exercise, conversion, or issuance, so any resulting increase in shares and change in existing holders’ ownership remains conditional.

William W. Smith, Jr. reports beneficial ownership of 56.5%, or 5,748,317 shares, comprising 58,704 shares under his sole voting and dispositive power and 5,689,613 shares held with shared power through the trust. Of the trust-held amount, 4,586,078 shares are not outstanding and may be acquired through warrants or convertible notes within 60 days. The disclosed instruments include a warrant for 1,763,651 shares and a convertible note convertible into 1,348,675 shares, each subject to a 49.99% beneficial-ownership limit immediately after any issuance.

Sources and calculations
Beneficial ownership 5,748,317 shares (56.5%) Total beneficially owned Smith Micro common stock by William W. Smith, Jr.
Sole voting and dispositive power 58,704 shares (0.6%) Shares over which Smith has sole voting and dispositive power
Shared voting and dispositive power 5,689,613 shares (55.9%) Shares held through the Smith Living Trust with shared power
Acquirable within 60 days 4,586,078 shares Non-outstanding shares issuable via warrants or convertible notes within sixty days
Shares outstanding baseline 5,589,914 shares Common stock outstanding as reflected in the issuer’s transfer agent records
Warrant size 1,763,651 shares Common stock purchase warrant held by the Smith Living Trust
Convertible note share equivalent 1,348,675 shares Shares issuable upon conversion of the secured convertible note
Beneficial ownership cap 49.99% Maximum outstanding ownership allowed immediately after any warrant exercise or note conversion
beneficial ownership financial
"In the aggregate, William W. Smith, Jr. has beneficial ownership of 5,748,317 shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
reverse stock split financial
"The Issuer completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split with a market effective date"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
common stock purchase warrant financial
"purchased for investment purposes a common stock purchase warrant exercisable for 1,763,651 shares"
A common stock purchase warrant is a tradable certificate that gives its holder the right to buy a company’s common shares at a fixed price for a set period. Think of it as a coupon that lets you buy stock later at today’s agreed price; it can amplify gains if the share price rises but also can increase the total number of shares outstanding, which may reduce existing owners’ percentage of the company. Investors watch warrants because they offer leveraged upside and can affect future share value and ownership.
convertible note financial
"and a convertible note, the principal of which may be converted into 1,348,675 shares"
A convertible note is a type of loan that a company gets from investors, which can later be turned into company shares instead of being paid back in cash. It matters because it helps startups raise money quickly without setting a fixed value for the company right away, making it easier to grow and attract investors.
Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) regulatory
"in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) and without regard to any exercise"
exercise or conversion limitations regulatory
"without regard to any exercise or conversion limitations contained therein"

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FAQ

How much of Smith Micro Software (SMSI) does William W. Smith, Jr. beneficially own?

He beneficially owns 5,748,317 shares of Smith Micro common stock, representing 56.5% of the class. This includes 58,704 shares over which he has sole power and 5,689,613 shares held through the Smith Living Trust, where he and his spouse are co-trustees.

What new SMSI securities became exercisable or convertible for the Smith Living Trust in this Schedule 13D/A amendment?

As of July 12, 2026, two instruments held by the Smith Living Trust became exercisable or convertible within 60 days: a common stock purchase warrant for 1,763,651 shares and a convertible note whose principal may be converted into 1,348,675 shares of Smith Micro common stock.

How many Smith Micro (SMSI) shares can the Smith Living Trust acquire within 60 days?

The Smith Living Trust has the right to acquire 4,586,078 shares of Smith Micro common stock within sixty days through the exercise of warrants and conversion of convertible notes. These shares are currently not outstanding but are included in Smith’s reported beneficial ownership under Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i).

What is the 49.99% ownership limitation affecting SMSI securities held by the Smith Living Trust?

The convertible note and warrant provide that the Smith Living Trust may not convert or exercise them if doing so would cause William W. Smith, Jr. to beneficially own more than 49.99% of Smith Micro’s outstanding common stock immediately after such conversion or exercise.

How did the 1-for-5 reverse stock split impact the SMSI share figures in this Schedule 13D/A?

Smith Micro completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split with a market effective date of June 5, 2026, after which the common stock began trading under CUSIP 832154504. All share counts and percentages in this ownership disclosure reflect the effect of that reverse stock split.





832154504

(CUSIP Number)
William W. Smith, Jr.
Smith Micro Software, Inc., 120 Vantis Drive, Suite 350
Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
(949) 362-5800


Jennifer M. Reinke
Smith Micro Software, Inc., 5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA, 15237
(412) 837-5300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
07/12/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(Explanatory Note) This is Amendment No. 5 (this "Amendment") to Schedule 13D (as previously amended, the "Schedule") filed on November 17, 2025 by William W. Smith, Jr., relating to the ownership of shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock") of Smith Micro Software, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). The Issuer completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split with a market effective date of June 5, 2026 ("Reverse Stock Split"). On the market effective date of the Reverse Stock Split, the Issuer's Common Stock commenced trading under a new CUSIP number, 832154504. All share numbers contained in this Form 13D/A reflect the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split. The purpose of this Amendment is to reflect changes resulting from a common stock purchase warrant and a convertible note purchased on March 10, 2026 for investment purposes by the Smith Living Trust, for which William W. Smith, Jr. serves as co-trustee, having become exercisable or convertible within sixty (60) days. Except as specifically set forth herein, the Schedule otherwise remains unmodified. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Schedule. (1) The shared voting power and aggregate amount beneficially owned by the Reporting Person includes 5,689,613 shares held in the name of the Smith Living Trust, for which Mr. Smith and his spouse are co-trustees, including 4,586,078 shares of Common Stock not outstanding which the Smith Living Trust has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days upon the exercise of warrants or conversion of convertible notes (as applicable). (2) The percent of class beneficially owned by the Reporting Person is based on 5,589,914 shares of Common Stock outstanding (as reflected in the records of the Issuer's transfer agent) and 4,586,078 shares of Common Stock not outstanding which the Smith Living Trust has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days upon the exercise of warrants or conversion of convertible notes (as applicable), in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) and without regard to any exercise or conversion limitations contained therein. (3) Under the terms of the convertible note and warrant purchased on March 10, 2026 for investment purposes, the Smith Living Trust may not convert the convertible note or exercise any portion of this warrant to the extent such conversion or exercise (as the case may be) would cause the Reporting Person to beneficially own more than 49.99% of the Issuer's outstanding Common Stock immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such convertible note or upon exercise of such warrant (as the case may be).


SCHEDULE 13D


SMITH WILLIAM W JR
Signature:/s/William W. Smith, Jr.
Name/Title:William W. Smith, Jr.
Date:07/14/2026