Energous officer reports 10,533-share stake

Energous Corp (WATT) reported the initial beneficial ownership of its Chief S&G Officer, Marino Giampaolo, on a Form 3.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Energous Corp (WATT) reported the initial beneficial ownership of its Chief S&G Officer, Marino Giampaolo, on a Form 3. The filing lists 10,533 shares of common stock held directly, including restricted stock units. Of these, 533 RSUs vest in two equal annual installments beginning on June 27, 2027, and 10,000 RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning on January 12, 2027, subject to his continued service. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Energous common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Marino Giampaolo

Role Chief S&G Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,533 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Includes restricted stock units of which 533 shares vest in two equal annual installments beginning on June 27, 2027, and 10,000 shares vest in four equal annual installments beginning on January 12, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer through each vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

Key Figures

Total common stock and RSUs held: 10,533 shares RSUs vesting in two installments: 533 shares RSUs vesting in four installments: 10,000 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Total common stock and RSUs held 10,533 shares Direct holdings following the reported position

RSUs vesting in two installments 533 shares Vest in two equal annual installments beginning June 27, 2027

RSUs vesting in four installments 10,000 shares Vest in four equal annual installments beginning January 12, 2027

First vesting start date (two-installment RSUs) June 27, 2027 Start of vesting for 533 restricted stock units

First vesting start date (four-installment RSUs) January 12, 2027 Start of vesting for 10,000 restricted stock units

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vest, contingent right

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restricted stock units financial

"Includes restricted stock units of which 533 shares vest in two equal annual installments"

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.

vest financial

"533 shares vest in two equal annual installments beginning on June 27, 2027"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share"

FAQ

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What does the Form 3 filed for WATT disclose about Marino Giampaolo’s holdings?

The Form 3 shows that Chief S&G Officer Marino Giampaolo directly holds 10,533 shares of Energous common stock, including restricted stock units that vest over time subject to his continued service.

How many Energous (WATT) restricted stock units vest in 2027 and later for Marino Giampaolo?

Marino Giampaolo has 533 RSUs vesting in two equal annual installments from June 27, 2027 and 10,000 RSUs vesting in four equal annual installments from January 12, 2027, all contingent on continued service.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for Energous (WATT) in this Form 3?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Energous common stock, deliverable upon vesting as long as the service condition is met by the reporting person.

Is there any buy or sell transaction reported in this Energous (WATT) Form 3?

No transactions are reported; the Form 3 functions as an initial statement of beneficial ownership, listing Marino Giampaolo’s direct holdings and related restricted stock units in Energous common stock.

Who is the reporting person in the Energous (WATT) Form 3 and what is his role?

The reporting person is Marino Giampaolo, who serves as Chief S&G Officer of Energous Corp, and the Form 3 discloses his initial equity holdings in the company.

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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^*

Marino Giampaolo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ENERGOUS CORPORATION

3590 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 330

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95134

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Energous Corp [ WATT ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief S&G Officer

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)
Common Stock	10,533(1)	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes restricted stock units of which 533 shares vest in two equal annual installments beginning on June 27, 2027, and 10,000 shares vest in four equal annual installments beginning on January 12, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer through each vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney attached herewith.

	/s/ Mallorie S. Burak, Attorney-in-Fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)