Katz Avi S 4

What Happened

• Avi S. Katz, Chairman and director of QT Imaging Holdings, reported purchases on Jan 22, 2026. He bought 24,107 common shares at $6.43 each for a total cash outlay of $155,008. The Form 4 also lists an acquisition of 48,214 derivative securities at $0 (recorded as a derivative acquisition).

Key Details

• Transaction date(s): January 22, 2026
• Cash purchase: 24,107 shares @ $6.43 = $155,008
• Derivative acquisition: 48,214 units @ $0 (recorded as derivative)
• Filing date: January 23, 2026 (appears timely for a Jan 22 transaction)
• Footnote: Holdings reflect the 3-for-1 reverse stock split effective Oct 23, 2025
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the excerpt provided; see the full Form 4 for total beneficial ownership

Context

• The primary activity was a cash purchase (a straightforward insider buy, which investors often view as a more informative signal than routine sales). The derivative line at $0 indicates acquisition of derivative securities (options, warrants, conversion rights, etc.) as recorded on the Form 4 — check the full filing for the exact nature and any vesting or conversion terms.