What is the price associated with Louis A. Hoch’s new Usio (USIO) share grant?

The 300,000-share common stock award is reported at $1.71 per share. This figure appears in the transaction price-per-share field and provides the reference value used for this particular equity compensation grant recorded on June 11, 2026.

Usio CEO granted 300,000 shares and RSUs

HOCH LOUIS A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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HOCH LOUIS A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Usio, Inc. director and CEO Louis A. Hoch reported equity compensation awards. He received a grant of 300,000 shares of Common Stock at $1.71 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 3,502,089 common shares.

He was also granted three blocks of 7,000 Restricted Stock Units each, tied to underlying common shares. According to the footnotes, these RSUs vest on 06/11/2027, 06/11/2028, and 06/11/2029, with an additional RSU award vesting on 06/11/2036 or upon a change of control or under his employment agreement terms.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 321,000 shares

Grant/Award 4 txns

Insider HOCH LOUIS A

Role Chairman, President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	7,000	$1.71	$12K
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	7,000	$1.71	$12K
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	7,000	$1.71	$12K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	300,000	$1.71	$513K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 147,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 3,502,089 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Restricted Stock Units vests on 06/11/2027.
F2. Restricted Stock Units vests on 06/11/2028.
F3. Restricted Stock Units vests on 06/11/2029.
F4. Vests 06/11/2036 or change of control or per terms of employment agreement.

Key Figures

Common stock grant: 300,000 shares at $1.71 Post-grant common holdings: 3,502,089 shares RSU grant size: 7,000 RSUs per tranche +3 more

6 metrics

Common stock grant 300,000 shares at $1.71 Award to Louis A. Hoch on June 11, 2026

Post-grant common holdings 3,502,089 shares Direct Usio common stock held after transaction

RSU grant size 7,000 RSUs per tranche Three RSU awards tied to common shares

RSU vesting dates June 11, 2027 / 2028 / 2029 Footnotes F1–F3 describe vesting schedule

Long-term RSU vesting June 11, 2036 Also vests on change of control or per employment terms

Post-transaction RSU holdings 56,000 RSUs Total RSUs reported following one of the grants

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, grant/award acquisition, change of control, expiration date

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"The security title shows “Restricted Stock Units” with underlying common shares."

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.

grant/award acquisition financial

"The transaction_action field lists “grant/award acquisition” for each entry."

change of control financial

"A footnote states vesting occurs at 06/11/2036 or change of control."

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

expiration date financial

"Derivative entries include an expiration date of 06/11/2036."

The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.

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What did Usio (USIO) CEO Louis A. Hoch report in this Form 4?

Louis A. Hoch reported equity compensation awards, including 300,000 shares of Usio common stock and multiple Restricted Stock Unit grants. These entries reflect stock-based compensation decisions, not open-market purchases or sales, and increase his direct ownership stake in the company.

How many Usio (USIO) common shares does Louis A. Hoch now hold directly?

After the reported grant, Louis A. Hoch directly holds 3,502,089 Usio common shares. This figure comes from the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership field and reflects his updated direct position following the 300,000-share stock award on June 11, 2026.

What equity compensation did Louis A. Hoch receive from Usio (USIO) in this filing?

He received a grant of 300,000 Usio common shares at $1.71 per share and three separate awards of 7,000 Restricted Stock Units each. These RSUs are convertible into common shares and vest over several future years, according to the footnote disclosures.

When do Louis A. Hoch’s Usio (USIO) Restricted Stock Units vest?

The Form 4 footnotes state RSU tranches vest on June 11, 2027, June 11, 2028, and June 11, 2029. Another RSU award vests on June 11, 2036, or earlier upon a change of control or under terms in his employment agreement.

Are Louis A. Hoch’s Usio (USIO) transactions open-market buys or sales?

No, the Form 4 classifies these as “A” code grant or award acquisitions, not open-market trades. They represent stock-based compensation, including common share and RSU grants, rather than discretionary buying or selling of Usio shares in the market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/15/2026 - 07:31 PM EDT

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^*

HOCH LOUIS A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

3611 PAESANOS PARKWAY

SUITE 300

(Street)

SAN ANTONIO

TEXAS

78231

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Usio, Inc. [ USIO ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman, President and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

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	06/11/2026		A		300,000⁽⁴⁾	A	$1.71	3,502,089	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)
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000	06/11/2026		A		7,000⁽¹⁾		06/11/2027	06/11/2036	Common Shares	7,000	$1.71	42,000	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000	06/11/2026		A		7,000⁽²⁾		06/11/2028	06/11/2036	Common Shares	7,000	$1.71	49,000	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000	06/11/2026		A		7,000⁽³⁾		06/11/2029	06/11/2036	Common Shares	7,000	$1.71	56,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units vests on 06/11/2027.

2. Restricted Stock Units vests on 06/11/2028.

3. Restricted Stock Units vests on 06/11/2029.

4. Vests 06/11/2036 or change of control or per terms of employment agreement.

	/s/ Lous A. Hoch	06/15/2026
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