Energous (NASDAQ: WATT) GC now holds 27,500 shares after RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Energous Corp (WATT) reported that its General Counsel, Peter M. Weinberg, acquired 22,667 shares of common stock through a one-time refresher grant of restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs vest 33% on the first anniversary of the grant, then in equal quarterly installments over the following two years, subject to continued service. Following this award, Weinberg directly holds 27,500 shares of Energous common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 22,667 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Weinberg Peter M

Role General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	22,667	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,500 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Upon recommendation of the issuer's independent compensation consultant, represents a one-time refresher grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that vests as to 33% of the RSUs on the first anniversary of the grant, with the remaining RSUs vesting in equal quarterly installments over the subsequent two years, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer on each vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 22,667 shares Price per share: $0.00 Shares owned after transaction: 27,500 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 22,667 shares One-time refresher grant of restricted stock units to General Counsel

Price per share $0.00 Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock via RSUs

Shares owned after transaction 27,500 shares Direct ownership of Energous common stock following RSU award

Initial vesting portion 33% RSUs vest 33% on the first anniversary of the grant date

Remaining vesting period 2 years Remaining RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over two subsequent years

Key Terms

restricted stock units, independent compensation consultant, contingent right, vesting

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"represents a one-time refresher grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs")"

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.

independent compensation consultant financial

"Upon recommendation of the issuer's independent compensation consultant"

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share"

vesting financial

"vests as to 33% of the RSUs on the first anniversary of the grant"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Energous Corp (WATT) report for Peter M. Weinberg?

Energous Corp reported that General Counsel Peter M. Weinberg acquired 22,667 shares of common stock via a one-time refresher grant of restricted stock units. These RSUs were granted at $0.00 per share as a compensation award, not an open-market purchase.

How many Energous (WATT) shares does Peter M. Weinberg hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the RSU grant, Peter M. Weinberg directly holds 27,500 shares of Energous common stock. This total reflects the newly granted 22,667 RSUs plus any previously held shares reported as owned following the transaction.

What are the vesting terms of the RSUs granted to the Energous (WATT) General Counsel?

The RSUs granted to the General Counsel vest 33% on the first anniversary of the grant. The remaining RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments over the subsequent two years, contingent on his continued service with Energous at each vesting date.

Was the Energous (WATT) RSU grant to the General Counsel recommended by an independent advisor?

Yes. The RSU award to the General Counsel was made upon recommendation of Energous’s independent compensation consultant. The filing describes it as a one-time refresher grant of restricted stock units rather than a recurring or routine equity award.

What does each RSU granted by Energous (WATT) to the General Counsel represent?

Each restricted stock unit granted to the General Counsel represents the contingent right to receive one share of Energous common stock. Shares are actually delivered only as the RSUs vest over time, subject to continued service with the company.

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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^*

Weinberg Peter M

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

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
Common Stock	08/17/2026		A		22,667(1)	A	$0.0000	27,500	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. Upon recommendation of the issuer's independent compensation consultant, represents a one-time refresher grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that vests as to 33% of the RSUs on the first anniversary of the grant, with the remaining RSUs vesting in equal quarterly installments over the subsequent two years, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer on each vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.

	/s/ Mallorie S. Burak, Attorney-in-Fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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