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Director at SoundHound AI (SOUN) receives 20,694 restricted stock units grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. director Marcus Lawrence reported an equity compensation grant in the form of restricted stock units. He acquired 20,694 shares of Class A Common Stock at no cash cost, bringing his direct holdings to 112,631 shares after the award.

The award was granted under the company’s 2022 Incentive Award Plan and is structured to vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments. This filing reflects a compensation-related share grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider MARCUS LAWRENCE
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 20,694 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 112,631 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 20,694 shares Restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock granted on 2026-05-22
Holdings after grant 112,631 shares Total direct Class A Common Stock held following the award
Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation award, no cash paid for RSUs
Vesting schedule 4 quarterly installments RSUs vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments
restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan"
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.
2022 Incentive Award Plan financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan"
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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).
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*
MARCUS LAWRENCE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2105 WOODSIDE RD.

(Street)
WOODSIDE CALIFORNIA 94062

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. [ SOUN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026
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 Stock05/22/2026A(1)20,694A$0.00112,631D
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 a grant of restricted stock units under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan (the "Plan"). These restricted stock units vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments.
Remarks:
/s /Warren Heit, attorney-in-fact for MARCUS LAWRENCE05/27/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) director Marcus Lawrence report?

Marcus Lawrence reported receiving a grant of 20,694 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. The award is a compensation grant under the 2022 Incentive Award Plan, not an open-market trade, and increases his direct holdings to 112,631 shares.

How many SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) shares does Marcus Lawrence hold after this grant?

After the restricted stock unit grant, Marcus Lawrence directly holds 112,631 shares of Class A Common Stock. This total includes the 20,694 shares covered by the new award, which vest over time in quarterly installments under the company’s 2022 Incentive Award Plan.

What are the vesting terms of Marcus Lawrence’s new SOUN restricted stock units?

The 20,694 restricted stock units granted to Marcus Lawrence vest in four approximately equal quarterly installments. This means the award will convert into Class A Common Stock over four quarterly dates, aligning director compensation with SOUNDHOUND AI’s ongoing performance and retention objectives.

Was Marcus Lawrence’s SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) transaction a market purchase or sale?

The reported transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It was an acquisition of 20,694 restricted stock units granted at a price of $0.00 per share as equity compensation, reflecting a non-cash award under the 2022 Incentive Award Plan.

Under which plan were Marcus Lawrence’s SOUNDHOUND AI restricted stock units granted?

The restricted stock units were granted under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and the 20,694-unit award to Marcus Lawrence vests in four approximately equal quarterly installments into Class A Common Stock.