STAFFORD JOHN S III 4

What Happened

John S. Stafford III, a director of AWARE, Inc. (AWRE), acquired a total of 19,588 shares in two open-market purchases at $1.25 per share. On 2026-05-04 he bought 15,720 shares for $19,650, and on 2026-05-05 he bought 3,868 shares for $4,835 — $24,485 combined. These were purchases (transaction code P), which investors often view as a more bullish signal than sales.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and prices:
  • 2026-05-04: 15,720 shares @ $1.25 = $19,650
  • 2026-05-05: 3,868 shares @ $1.25 = $4,835
• Total acquired: 19,588 shares for $24,485.
• Form filed with the SEC on 2026-05-07, covering the May 4 and May 5 transactions.
• Shares owned after the transactions: not specified in the provided excerpt of the filing.
• No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other special footnotes were indicated in the information provided.

Context

• Purchases by company directors can signal confidence but are not proof of future performance; they simply show the insider added to their position.
• Transaction code P = Purchase (open market or private purchase). This was not an option exercise, gift, or award.
• This summary is based on the Form 4 details provided; consult the full SEC filing (Accession 0001193125-26-211865) for complete context and any additional disclosures.