Energous (WATT) director awarded 2,395 RSUs vesting in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Energous Corp director J. Michael Dodson reported an award of 2,395 shares of common stock on January 12, 2026. The filing explains this represents a grant of restricted stock units under the company’s director compensation program, which vest in full on January 12, 2027 if he remains in continuous service through that date. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share. After this award, Dodson beneficially owns 2,576 common shares, an amount that has been adjusted to reflect a 1-for-30 reverse stock split completed on August 11, 2025.

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^*

DODSON J MICHAEL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ENERGOUS CORPORATION

3590 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 330

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95134

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/12/2026

4. 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 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
Common Stock	01/12/2026		A		2,395(1)	A	$0.0000	2,576(2)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of restricted stock units under the issuer's director compensation program. The restricted stock units vest in full on January 12, 2027, provided that the reporting person remains in continuous service with the issuer as of the vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

2. The amount shown is adjusted to reflect a 1 for 30 reverse stock split by the issuer on August 11, 2025.

	/s/ Mallorie S. Burak, Attorney-in-Fact	01/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Energous (WATT) report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that director J. Michael Dodson received an award of 2,395 shares of Energous common stock on January 12, 2026, recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share.

What is the nature of the 2,395-share award reported by Energous (WATT)?

The 2,395 shares reflect a grant of restricted stock units under Energous’ director compensation program, with each unit representing the right to receive one share of common stock.

When do J. Michael Dodson’s restricted stock units in Energous (WATT) vest?

The restricted stock units vest in full on January 12, 2027, provided Dodson remains in continuous service with Energous through the vesting date.

How many Energous (WATT) shares does the director beneficially own after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, Dodson beneficially owns 2,576 shares of Energous common stock, as shown in the filing.

How did Energous’ 1-for-30 reverse stock split affect the share numbers in this Form 4?

The filing notes that the amount shown has been adjusted for a 1-for-30 reverse stock split completed on August 11, 2025, so the reported holdings reflect post-split amounts.

What role does J. Michael Dodson hold at Energous (WATT)?

According to the filing, J. Michael Dodson serves as a director of Energous Corp and is reporting this transaction in that capacity.