Energous (WATT) CEO & CFO adds 1,867 shares in open-market Form 4 buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Energous Corp CEO and CFO Burak Mallorie Sara bought additional company shares on the open market. On this Form 4, the executive reported purchasing 1,867 shares of Energous common stock in an open-market transaction at a price of $26.47 per share. After this purchase, Sara directly owns 26,999 shares of Energous common stock. This filing reflects an increase in the executive’s personal stake rather than a company-level issuance or buyback.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,867 shares ($49,419)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Burak Mallorie Sara

Role CEO & CFO

Bought 1,867 shs ($49K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,867	$26.47	$49K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,999 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,867 shares Purchase price: $26.47 per share Shares owned after transaction: 26,999 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 1,867 shares Open-market purchase of Energous common stock

Purchase price $26.47 per share Price paid in the reported open-market trade

Shares owned after transaction 26,999 shares Direct holdings of Burak Mallorie Sara following the trade

Transaction date 2026-05-27 Date of the open-market purchase

Key Terms

Form 4, open-market purchase, Common Stock, non-derivative

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"On this Form 4, the executive reported purchasing 1,867 shares"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

open-market purchase financial

"the executive reported purchasing 1,867 shares of Energous common stock in an open-market transaction"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"The transaction involved buying 1,867 Energous shares of common stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

non-derivative financial

"The filing classifies the reported activity as a non-derivative open-market purchase"

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Burak Mallorie Sara

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

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	05/27/2026		P		1,867	A	$26.47	26,999	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:

	/s/ Mallorie Sara Burak	05/28/2026
	** 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 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

Energous Corp reported that its CEO and CFO, Burak Mallorie Sara, completed an open-market purchase of common stock. The transaction involved buying 1,867 Energous shares, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing for this reporting person.

How many Energous (WATT) shares did the CEO and CFO buy and at what price?

The CEO and CFO, Burak Mallorie Sara, bought 1,867 shares of Energous common stock. The Form 4 states that these shares were acquired in an open-market purchase at a price of $26.47 per share for this single reported transaction.

What are Burak Mallorie Sara’s Energous (WATT) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported purchase, Burak Mallorie Sara directly owns 26,999 shares of Energous common stock. This total reflects the position following the acquisition of 1,867 shares in the open-market trade disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Energous (WATT) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The insider transaction was a buy. The Form 4 identifies the code as “P” and describes it as an open-market purchase, meaning the CEO and CFO acquired additional Energous common shares rather than selling existing holdings.

Did the Energous (WATT) Form 4 involve derivative securities or only common stock?

The Form 4 transaction involved only Energous common stock. The filing classifies the reported activity as a non-derivative open-market purchase, and the derivative summary section shows no derivative positions or option exercises associated with this specific report.