HAWKINS JAMES B 4

What Happened

• James B. Hawkins, a director of AudioEye, Inc. (AEYE), received a grant of 8,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 2026-06-22. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share (total $0) as an equity grant (transaction code A).
• This is a grant/award (compensation) rather than a market purchase or sale; such director RSU grants are typically part of non-cash compensation and do not represent an immediate cash investment or liquidation.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-22; Form 4 filed: 2026-06-24 (filed two days after the grant).
• Consideration: $0.00 per share; total recorded value $0 (award of 8,500 RSUs).
• Transaction type/code: A = Award/Grant of equity (RSUs).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: RSUs vest on the earlier of (a) one year after the grant or (b) immediately prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, provided Hawkins’ service has not terminated prior to vesting.

Context

• RSUs are a form of deferred equity compensation; they do not convert to actual shares until they vest and may be subject to forfeiture if the director leaves before vesting.
• Grants to non-employee directors are common and often routine compensation; they should not be interpreted alone as a buy/sell signal.