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TSS, Inc. (TSSI) COO granted 250,000 restricted shares, surrenders stock for taxes

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TSS, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Karl Todd Marrott reported routine equity compensation activity in the form of restricted stock and related tax withholding. He received a grant of 250,000 shares of restricted common stock at no cost under an award agreement. According to the terms, 125,000 shares vested on June 27, 2025 and 125,000 shares will vest on June 27, 2026, and the award is subject to forfeiture. In a separate transaction, 48,652 shares were surrendered to the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock, rather than being sold on the open market.

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Insider MARROTT KARL TODD
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 250,000 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 48,652 $30.25 $1.47M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 501,287 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares of common stock represent restricted stock granted pursuant to an award agreement between Mr. Marrott and the Issuer and are subject to forfeiture. The restricted stock awarded vests in installments as follows: (1) 125,000 shares vested on June 27, 2025, and (2) 125,000 shares will vest on June 27, 2026. Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock.
Restricted stock grant 250,000 shares Grant of restricted common stock to COO
Tax-withholding shares 48,652 shares Shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding
Tax-withholding share value $30.25 per share Recorded value for surrendered shares
First vesting tranche 125,000 shares Vested on June 27, 2025
Second vesting tranche 125,000 shares Will vest on June 27, 2026
restricted stock financial
"These shares of common stock represent restricted stock granted pursuant to an award agreement"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
subject to forfeiture financial
"restricted stock granted pursuant to an award agreement between Mr. Marrott and the Issuer and are subject to forfeiture"
vests in installments financial
"The restricted stock awarded vests in installments as follows"
tax withholding obligations financial
"Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
MARROTT KARL TODD
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O TSS, INC., 1800 AVIATION DRIVE
BUILDING 1, SUITE 100
(Street)
GEORGETOWN TEXAS 78628
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TSS, Inc. [ TSSI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/27/2024		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
Common Stock06/27/2024A250,000(1)A$0501,287D
Common Stock06/27/2025F48,652(2)D$30.25452,635D
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. These shares of common stock represent restricted stock granted pursuant to an award agreement between Mr. Marrott and the Issuer and are subject to forfeiture. The restricted stock awarded vests in installments as follows: (1) 125,000 shares vested on June 27, 2025, and (2) 125,000 shares will vest on June 27, 2026.
2. Reflects shares surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock.
Karl Todd Marrott04/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transactions did TSS, Inc. (TSSI) report for Karl Todd Marrott?

TSS, Inc. reported that COO Karl Todd Marrott received 250,000 shares of restricted common stock and surrendered 48,652 shares to cover tax withholding. These are compensation-related and tax transactions, not open-market buying or selling of shares.

How many restricted shares did the TSS, Inc. COO receive in this Form 4 filing?

Karl Todd Marrott received a grant of 250,000 shares of restricted common stock. The grant was made under an award agreement with the company and carries forfeiture conditions and a defined vesting schedule over two years.

What is the vesting schedule for Karl Todd Marrott’s restricted stock at TSS, Inc. (TSSI)?

The restricted stock vests in two equal installments: 125,000 shares vested on June 27, 2025, and 125,000 shares will vest on June 27, 2026. Until vesting, the award remains subject to forfeiture under the agreement’s terms.

Why were 48,652 TSS, Inc. shares surrendered by the COO in this Form 4?

The 48,652 shares were surrendered to TSS, Inc. to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from restricted stock vesting. This tax-withholding disposition is a standard mechanism and does not represent an open-market sale of shares by the executive.

Was the TSS, Inc. COO’s transaction in this Form 4 an open-market sale or purchase?

No open-market trades were reported. The Form 4 shows a grant of 250,000 restricted shares and a surrender of 48,652 shares to cover tax withholding, both related to equity compensation rather than discretionary market buying or selling.

What price per share is associated with the 48,652 TSS, Inc. shares surrendered for taxes?

The 48,652 surrendered shares are recorded at $30.25 per share in the filing. This figure reflects the value used for the tax-withholding disposition tied to the vesting of restricted stock, not a market sale price received by the executive.