Vuzix Corp (VUZI) grants CFO Russell Grant 193,258 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Russell Grant reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Vuzix Corp reported that its CFO, Russell Grant, received a grant of 193,258 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of common stock. This award increases his direct RSU holdings to 193,258 units.

According to the terms, 50% of the RSUs, or 96,629 units, vest based on time, in three equal installments on December 15, 2026, December 15, 2027, and December 15, 2028. The remaining 50% (96,629 RSUs) will vest only if specified performance goals are achieved up to December 31, 2028, and this performance-based portion can increase to as many as 144,943 RSUs if certain bonus targets are met.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Russell Grant

Role CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	193,258	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 193,258 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s), both time-based vesting and performance-based vesting, represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock. 50% (96,629) of the RSUs will vest as follows: 1/3 each on December 15, 2026, 1/3 December 15, 2027, and 1/3 December 15, 2028. The remaining 50% (96,629) will vest solely upon certain performance achievements, up and until December 31, 2028, and not simply the passage of time. This latter 50% may increase up to 150% of such amount (144,943 RSUs) subject to certain bonus achievements.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 193,258 units Time-based RSUs: 96,629 units Performance-based RSUs: 96,629 units +2 more

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RSUs granted 193,258 units Award of Restricted Stock Units to CFO Russell Grant

Time-based RSUs 96,629 units Vest 1/3 on Dec 15 2026, 2027, and 2028

Performance-based RSUs 96,629 units Vest upon performance achievements through Dec 31 2028

Maximum performance-based RSUs 144,943 units Potential increase up to 150% of performance-based portion

Total RSUs after grant 193,258 units Total RSUs held by CFO following the reported transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, time-based vesting, performance-based vesting, performance achievements, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s), both time-based vesting and performance-based vesting, represents the contingent right to receive one share"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

time-based vesting financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s), both time-based vesting and performance-based vesting, represents the contingent right"

Time-based vesting is a schedule that gives employees or contractors ownership of granted stock or options gradually as they remain with a company, like unlocking rewards in a loyalty program the longer you stick around. For investors, it matters because it affects future share supply, management incentives and staff retention — all of which can influence company performance and dilution of existing shareholders.

performance-based vesting financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s), both time-based vesting and performance-based vesting, represents the contingent right"

performance achievements financial

"The remaining 50% (96,629) will vest solely upon certain performance achievements, up and until December 31, 2028"

bonus achievements financial

"This latter 50% may increase up to 150% of such amount (144,943 RSUs) subject to certain bonus achievements."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Russell Grant

(Last) (First) (Middle)

25 HENDRIX ROAD, SUITE A

(Street)

WEST HENRIETTA NEW YORK 14586

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vuzix Corp [ VUZI ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	04/29/2026		A		193,258		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	193,258	$0	193,258	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU"s), both time-based vesting and performance-based vesting, represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

2. 50% (96,629) of the RSUs will vest as follows: 1/3 each on December 15, 2026, 1/3 December 15, 2027, and 1/3 December 15, 2028. The remaining 50% (96,629) will vest solely upon certain performance achievements, up and until December 31, 2028, and not simply the passage of time. This latter 50% may increase up to 150% of such amount (144,943 RSUs) subject to certain bonus achievements.

	/s/ Grant Russell	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Vuzix (VUZI) disclose about CFO Russell Grant in this Form 4?

Vuzix disclosed that CFO Russell Grant received a grant of 193,258 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock, subject to time-based and performance-based vesting conditions through late 2028.

How many Restricted Stock Units did the Vuzix (VUZI) CFO receive?

The Vuzix CFO received 193,258 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs give him the contingent right to receive an equal number of common shares if vesting conditions are met, combining both time-based vesting and performance-based vesting tranches.

How do the time-based RSUs for Vuzix (VUZI) CFO vest?

Half of the grant, or 96,629 RSUs, vest based on time. This portion vests in three equal installments on December 15, 2026, December 15, 2027, and December 15, 2028, assuming the CFO remains eligible under the award terms.

What performance-based RSUs did the Vuzix (VUZI) CFO receive?

The CFO received 96,629 performance-based RSUs that vest only upon achieving specified performance goals by December 31, 2028. This performance-based portion can increase up to 150% of that amount, or 144,943 RSUs, if certain bonus achievements are reached.

What does each Vuzix (VUZI) RSU represent for the CFO grant?

Each Restricted Stock Unit in the CFO’s award represents the contingent right to receive one share of Vuzix common stock. Actual delivery of shares depends on satisfying the applicable vesting conditions described for time-based and performance-based RSUs.