Silvaco (SVCO) director and 10% owner receives stock award in lieu of cash

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ngai-Pesic Katherine S. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Silvaco Group director and 10% owner Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic received 1,694 shares of common stock as compensation. The shares were granted in lieu of the first-quarter fiscal 2026 cash retainer under the company’s non-employee director compensation plan, bringing her direct holdings to 9,376,403 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ngai-Pesic Katherine S.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,694	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,376,403 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Stock award: 1,694 shares Award price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 9,376,403 shares +2 more

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Stock award 1,694 shares Common stock granted as non-employee director compensation

Award price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the stock grant

Post-transaction holdings 9,376,403 shares Direct common stock held by Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic after award

Transaction date 2026-05-12 Date of common stock award

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition

Key Terms

Form 4, non-employee director compensation plan, quarterly cash retainer, fair market value, +1 more

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Form 4 regulatory

"Silvaco (SVCO) Form 4 transaction was a stock award, not a market purchase."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

non-employee director compensation plan financial

"amendment to the Issuer's non-employee director compensation plan providing for the replacement"

quarterly cash retainer financial

"replacement of the quarterly cash retainer earned in the first quarter of fiscal 2026"

fair market value financial

"common stock with a fair market value equal to such quarterly cash retainer"

The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.

10% owner financial

"director and 10% owner Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic received 1,694 shares of common stock"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/13/2026 - 05:04 PM

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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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^*

Ngai-Pesic Katherine S.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O SILVACO GROUP, INC.

4701 PATRICK HENRY DRIVE, BUILDING #23

(Street)

SANTA CLARA

CALIFORNIA

95054

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Silvaco Group, Inc. [ SVCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/12/2026		A		1,694⁽¹⁾	A	$0	9,376,403	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of Issuer common stock were awarded to the Reporting Person pursuant to an amendment to the Issuer's non-employee director compensation plan providing for the replacement of the quarterly cash retainer earned in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 with an award of Issuer common stock with a fair market value equal to such quarterly cash retainer.

Remarks:

	/s/ Candace Jackson, as Attorney-in-Fact	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What transaction did Silvaco Group (SVCO) report for Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic?

Silvaco Group reported that director and 10% owner Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic received an award of 1,694 shares of common stock. The shares were granted as part of her non-employee director compensation, replacing her first-quarter fiscal 2026 cash retainer.

Was the Silvaco (SVCO) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a stock award?

The Form 4 transaction was a stock award, not a market purchase. Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic received 1,694 Silvaco common shares with a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation in stock instead of her usual quarterly cash retainer.

How many Silvaco (SVCO) shares does Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic hold after this Form 4?

After this award, Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic directly holds 9,376,403 shares of Silvaco common stock. The 1,694 share grant modestly increased her position and forms part of her compensation as a non-employee director for the first fiscal quarter of 2026.

Why did Silvaco (SVCO) grant shares instead of paying a cash retainer?

Silvaco amended its non-employee director compensation plan so the first-quarter fiscal 2026 cash retainer would be replaced with common stock. Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic therefore received 1,694 shares with a fair market value equal to that cash retainer amount, aligning pay with equity.

What does the transaction code "A" mean in the Silvaco (SVCO) Form 4?

In this Form 4, the transaction code "A" indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. For Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic, it reflects the 1,694 Silvaco common shares granted as non-employee director compensation instead of her quarterly cash retainer.