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SoundHound AI (SOUN) CSO sells 31,019 shares to cover RSU tax withholding

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. Chief Science Officer and SVP Engineering Majid Emami, a more than 10% owner, sold 31,019 shares of Class A common stock at an average price of $6.7903 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 501,826 shares. The sale was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting of restricted stock units granted on August 4, 2022, August 3, 2023, August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025, indicating a tax-related, compensation-driven event rather than a discretionary portfolio change.

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Insights

Tax-driven RSU vesting sale; insider retains a large stake.

The filing shows Majid Emami executed an open-market sale of 31,019 SoundHound AI Class A shares at $6.7903 per share. A footnote explains the sale was specifically to cover tax withholding from multiple restricted stock unit grants as they vested.

Because the transaction’s purpose is tax withholding on equity compensation, it carries weaker signaling value than a fully discretionary sale. Following the sale, Emami still directly owns 501,826 shares, so the disposed amount is small relative to his remaining position.

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*
EMAMI MAJID

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SOUNDHOUND AI, INC.
5400 BETSY ROSS DRIVE

(Street)
SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA 95054

(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)
DirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CSO & SVP, Engineering
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026
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 Stock03/20/2026S31,019(1)D$6.7903501,826D
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. The sale reported herein was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on August 4, 2022, August 3, 2023, August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025.
Remarks:
/s /Warren Heit, attorney-in-fact for EMAMI MAJID03/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) report for Majid Emami?

SOUNDHOUND AI reported that CSO and SVP Engineering Majid Emami sold 31,019 shares of Class A common stock at an average price of $6.7903 per share, according to a Form 4 insider transaction filing with post-transaction direct holdings of 501,826 shares.

Why did Majid Emami sell SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) shares in this Form 4?

The shares were sold to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from vesting of restricted stock units granted to Majid Emami on several dates between August 2022 and July 2025. This indicates a compensation-related, tax-driven sale rather than a purely discretionary portfolio decision.

How many SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) shares does Majid Emami own after the reported sale?

After selling 31,019 shares in the reported transaction, Majid Emami directly owns 501,826 shares of SOUNDHOUND AI Class A common stock. This remaining stake suggests he continues to hold a substantial ownership position in the company after covering the related tax obligations.

What was the price of the SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) shares sold by Majid Emami?

The shares of SOUNDHOUND AI Class A common stock were sold at an average price of $6.7903 per share. This price reflects the execution level for the 31,019 shares disposed of in the open-market transaction connected to RSU vesting tax withholding.

What roles does Majid Emami hold at SOUNDHOUND AI (SOUN) in this insider filing?

In the Form 4, Majid Emami is identified as CSO and SVP, Engineering, and as a more than 10% owner of SOUNDHOUND AI. These roles indicate he is both a senior executive and significant shareholder, making his equity transactions notable for corporate governance watchers.
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