Form 4: Kopin COO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Kopin Corporation's Chief Operating Officer, Paul Christopher Baker, disposed of 19,666 shares of common stock to cover tax liabilities from a restricted stock grant.

Summary

• Paul Christopher Baker, Chief Operating Officer of Kopin Corporation (KOPN), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• On December 10, 2025, 19,666 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $2.66 per share.
• This disposition was a non-discretionary transaction, specifically shares remitted back to Kopin Corporation as payment for taxes due on the lapse of restrictions on a restricted common stock grant.
• Following this transaction, Paul Christopher Baker beneficially owns 524,865 shares of Kopin Corporation common stock directly.
• The 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).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes related to executive compensation, not indicative of a change in sentiment towards the company.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This transaction is a routine insider filing common across all industries for executives receiving equity compensation, reflecting a standard tax obligation rather than a strategic move related to industry trends.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal impact on shareholders as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes related to executive compensation.
• No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The transaction reported is a routine, non-discretionary sale of shares by the Chief Operating Officer to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock. This type of transaction is common for executives and does not typically signal a change in the company's fundamentals or the insider's confidence in the company. Therefore, it does not warrant a change from a 'hold' recommendation based solely on this filing.

Keywords

Kopin Corporation, KOPN, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock, Tax Withholding, Paul Christopher Baker, Chief Operating Officer