Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) director details option and share holdings

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Valens Semiconductor Ltd. director Ben Zvi Gideon filed a Form 3 reporting his existing holdings of ordinary shares and stock options in the company. The filing lists several stock option awards over ordinary shares with exercise prices ranging from $0.8600 to $5.3600 and expiration dates from 2029 through 2032, all held directly. It also shows multiple blocks of directly held ordinary shares. Footnotes explain that some shares were acquired by exercising previously granted options or purchased in the open market, and that both option and RSU grants generally vest 25% on an initial vesting date with the remaining 75% vesting in twelve equal quarterly installments, contingent on continued service.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Ben Zvi Gideon

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6 DUGIT

(Street)

CESAREA L3 3099414

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. [ VLN ]

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

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

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Ordinary Shares	122,500(1)	D
Ordinary Shares	66,900(2)	D
Ordinary Shares	140,000(3)	D
Ordinary Shares	113,885(4)	D
Ordinary Shares	113,885(5)	D
Ordinary Shares	144,984(6)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	04/30/2020(7)	06/15/2030	Ordinary Shares	2,605,669	$0.86	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	06/30/2023(8)	06/30/2029	Ordinary Shares	17,500	$5.36	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	01/16/2024(9)	01/16/2030	Ordinary Shares	111,245	$4.99	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	01/16/2025(10)	01/16/2031	Ordinary Shares	111,245	$2.39	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	01/22/2026(11)	01/22/2032	Ordinary Shares	190,724	$2.41	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares reported herein were acquired upon the exercise of previously granted stock options

2. The Shares reported herein were purchased in the open market

3. The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which each represent a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"). The units vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (06/30/2023) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

4. The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which each represent a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"). The units vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (01/16/2024) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

5. The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which each represent a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"). The units vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (01/16/2025) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

6. The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which each represent a contingent right to receive one share of ordinary stock of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (the "Company"). The units vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (01/22/2026) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

7. The Stock Options are Fully vested and immediately exercisable

8. The Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (06/30/2023) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

9. The Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (01/16/2024) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

10. The Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (01/16/2025) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

11. The Options vest 25% on the first Vesting Date (01/22/2026) and the remaining 75% vest in twelve equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

Remarks:

This Form 3 is being filed to report the Reporting Persons beneficial ownership of securities of the Issuer as of the date the Reporting Person became subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

	Gideon Ben-Zvi by: Oppenheimer Israel, as Attorney-in-fact	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does Valens Semiconductor (VLN) disclose in this Form 3 filing?

Valens Semiconductor’s Form 3 shows director Ben Zvi Gideon’s current equity holdings. It details his directly held ordinary shares and several stock option awards, including exercise prices, expiration dates, and underlying ordinary share amounts, without reporting any new stock purchases or sales.

How many stock option positions does Ben Zvi Gideon report in VLN?

Ben Zvi Gideon reports multiple stock option positions over Valens Semiconductor ordinary shares. The derivative summary lists five option grants, each tied to specific exercise prices, expiration dates between 2029 and 2032, and defined underlying ordinary share amounts, all held as direct ownership.

What are the key vesting terms for VLN director equity awards?

The filing describes standard vesting for both RSUs and options at Valens Semiconductor. Awards vest 25% on a stated first vesting date, with the remaining 75% vesting in twelve equal quarterly installments, subject to the director’s continued service through each vesting date.

Does this Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Form 3 show insider buying or selling?

The Form 3 does not report new insider buying or selling transactions. Instead, it provides an initial statement of Ben Zvi Gideon’s existing holdings of ordinary shares and stock options, characterizing them as direct ownership positions rather than recent market trades.

How are ordinary share holdings reported for VLN director Ben Zvi Gideon?

Ordinary share holdings are reported in several directly held blocks. Each line item shows a total number of ordinary shares following the reported holding, reflecting different grants or acquisitions, including shares previously acquired through option exercises or purchased in the open market.