SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) awards 400,000 RSUs to chief product officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOM JAMES MING reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SoundHound AI, Inc. reported that Chief Product Officer and director James Ming Hom received a grant of 400,000 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock on 2026-07-31 under the company’s 2022 Incentive Award Plan. These RSUs vest in 36 equal monthly installments and carry a reported price of $0.00 per unit. Following this grant, Hom directly holds 1,143,521 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 400,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider HOM JAMES MING

Role Chief Product Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock F1	400,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,143,521 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan. These restricted stock units vest in 36 equal monthly installments.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 400,000 shares Post-transaction holdings: 1,143,521 shares Vesting schedule: 36 monthly installments +1 more

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RSU grant size 400,000 shares Restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock granted on 2026-07-31

Post-transaction holdings 1,143,521 shares Class A Common Stock directly owned after the reported grant

Vesting schedule 36 monthly installments Restricted stock units vest in 36 equal monthly installments

Transaction price per share $0.00 Reported price per share for the restricted stock unit grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2022 Incentive Award Plan, vesting

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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

"under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan. These restricted stock units vest in 36 equal"

vesting financial

"These restricted stock units vest in 36 equal monthly installments"

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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did SOUN report for James Ming Hom?

SoundHound AI (SOUN) reported that Chief Product Officer James Ming Hom received 400,000 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. The award was granted on 2026-07-31 under the company’s 2022 Incentive Award Plan as equity-based compensation.

How many shares does James Ming Hom own in SOUN after this grant?

After the reported transaction, James Ming Hom directly holds 1,143,521 shares of SoundHound AI Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his post-grant ownership position as disclosed in the insider report for the RSU award.

What are the vesting terms of the 400,000 RSUs granted at SOUN?

The 400,000 restricted stock units awarded to James Ming Hom vest in 36 equal monthly installments. This means the units convert into shares over approximately three years, following the schedule specified under the 2022 Incentive Award Plan.

Was there a purchase price for the SOUN RSU grant to James Ming Hom?

The RSU grant to James Ming Hom has a reported price of $0.00 per unit. As is typical for restricted stock units, the award represents equity-based compensation rather than a market purchase of SoundHound AI Class A Common Stock.

What role does James Ming Hom hold at SOUN in connection with this equity grant?

James Ming Hom serves as Chief Product Officer and a director of SoundHound AI. The reported grant of 400,000 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock was made to him in his capacity as a senior executive and board member.

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^*

HOM JAMES MING

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	07/31/2026		A		400,000(1)	A	$0.00	1,143,521	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. Represents a grant of restricted stock units under the SoundHound AI, Inc. 2022 Incentive Award Plan. These restricted stock units vest in 36 equal monthly installments.

Remarks:

	/s /Warren Heit, attorney-in-fact for HOM JAMES MING	08/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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