Expion360 grants director 5,000 RSUs of stock

Expion360 Inc. (XPON) reported that director Brian Paul Schaffner received a grant of 5,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on August 13, 2026 under the company’s 2021 Incentive Award Plan.

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Expion360 Inc. (XPON) reported that director Brian Paul Schaffner received a grant of 5,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on August 13, 2026 under the company’s 2021 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock and vested in full on the grant date, making the award immediately earned.

After this grant, Schaffner’s reported holdings total 18,379 shares of common stock, including 14,588 shares of common stock and 3,791 shares that he has the right to acquire upon exercise of stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of August 25, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 5,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Schaffner Brian Paul

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	5,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,379 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reflects a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") made to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's 2021 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The RSUs vested in full on the grant date.
2. F2. Includes (i) 14,588 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) 3,791 shares of Common Stock which the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon the exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of August 25, 2026.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 5,000 RSUs Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share Total shares following transaction: 18,379 shares +3 more

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RSUs granted 5,000 RSUs Restricted stock units granted to Brian Paul Schaffner on August 13, 2026

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Reported price for the 5,000 RSUs granted on August 13, 2026

Total shares following transaction 18,379 shares Total XPON common stock reported as owned by Brian Paul Schaffner after the grant

Shares of common stock held 14,588 shares Portion of Schaffner’s holdings that are XPON common stock shares

Shares underlying stock options 3,791 shares Shares Schaffner may acquire upon exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of August 25, 2026

Par value of common stock $0.001 per share Par value of Expion360 Inc. common stock referenced in the RSU description

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2021 Incentive Award Plan, par value

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restricted stock units financial

"Reflects a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") made to the Reporting Person"

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.

2021 Incentive Award Plan financial

"made to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's 2021 Incentive Award Plan"

par value financial

"one share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.001 per share"

Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

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What insider transaction did XPON disclose for Brian Paul Schaffner?

XPON disclosed that director Brian Paul Schaffner received a grant of 5,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock on August 13, 2026 under the 2021 Incentive Award Plan, with all RSUs vesting in full on the grant date.

How many XPON shares does Brian Paul Schaffner hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the RSU grant, Brian Paul Schaffner is reported to hold a total of 18,379 shares of XPON common stock, consisting of 14,588 shares of common stock plus 3,791 shares underlying stock options exercisable within 60 days of August 25, 2026.

What type of award did XPON grant to Brian Paul Schaffner on August 13, 2026?

Expion360 Inc. granted Brian Paul Schaffner 5,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock under its 2021 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of XPON common stock, and these RSUs vested in full on the grant date.

At what price per share were Brian Paul Schaffner’s XPON RSUs reported on the Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a transaction price per share of $0.0000 for the 5,000 RSUs granted to Brian Paul Schaffner on August 13, 2026, consistent with a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

Does Brian Paul Schaffner’s XPON holding include stock options?

Yes. His reported total of 18,379 shares includes 3,791 shares of XPON common stock that he has the right to acquire upon exercise of stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of August 25, 2026.

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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^*

Schaffner Brian Paul

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2025 SW DEERHOUND AVE

(Street)

REDMOND OREGON 97756

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Expion Energy, Inc. [ XPON ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2026

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	08/13/2026		A		5,000(1)	A	$0.00	18,379(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. Reflects a grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") made to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's 2021 Incentive Award Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The RSUs vested in full on the grant date.

2. Includes (i) 14,588 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) 3,791 shares of Common Stock which the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon the exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of August 25, 2026.

	/s/ Shawna Bowin, Attorney-in-Fact for Brian Paul Schaffner	08/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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