KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT (KUST) CFO awarded 22,500 options vesting in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. reported that its CFO, Treasurer & Secretary, Thomas J. Heckman, received an equity incentive in the form of employee stock options. On January 22, 2026, the board awarded him options to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock.

The options have an exercise price of $2.04 per share, matching the closing price of the common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on that date. These options will vest 100% on January 22, 2027, provided he remains an officer through that date. The filing also notes a reverse stock split that occurred on January 8, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Heckman Thomas J

Role CFO, Treasurer & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	22,500	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 22,500 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects that reverse stock split, which occurred on January 8, 2026. On January 22, 2026, the Board of Directors awarded the Reporting Person the options to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock, effective as of January 22, 2026, under its 2022 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. The exercise price on such options to acquire common stock granted will be $2.04 per share, the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 22, 2026, and 100% of the options awarded will vest on January 22, 2027, contingent upon the Reporting Person remaining an officer on such date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Heckman Thomas J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6366 COLLEGE BLVD.

(Street)

OVERLAND PARK KS 66211

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. [ KUST ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO, Treasurer & Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$2.04	01/22/2026		A		22,500(1)		01/22/2027	(2)	Common Stock	22,500(1)	(2)	22,500(1)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects that reverse stock split, which occurred on January 8, 2026.

2. On January 22, 2026, the Board of Directors awarded the Reporting Person the options to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock, effective as of January 22, 2026, under its 2022 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. The exercise price on such options to acquire common stock granted will be $2.04 per share, the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 22, 2026, and 100% of the options awarded will vest on January 22, 2027, contingent upon the Reporting Person remaining an officer on such date.

	/s/ Thomas J. Heckman	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT (KUST) disclose about CFO Thomas Heckman’s equity grant?

KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT disclosed that CFO Thomas J. Heckman was granted options to acquire 22,500 shares of common stock. The grant was approved by the board on January 22, 2026 under the company’s 2022 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan as an equity incentive award.

What is the exercise price of the new stock options granted to KUST’s CFO?

The exercise price of the options granted to KUST’s CFO is $2.04 per share. This price equals the closing price of KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 22, 2026, the effective date of the option award.

When do Thomas Heckman’s KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT (KUST) options vest?

All of Thomas Heckman’s granted options vest on January 22, 2027. The vesting is contingent on him remaining an officer of KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT through that date, making continued service a condition for realizing the full benefit of the equity incentive.

How many KUST shares can the CFO acquire through this new option grant?

Through this option grant, the CFO can acquire 22,500 shares of KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT common stock. The Form 4 shows total derivative securities following the transaction as 22,500 options, reflecting the full amount awarded on January 22, 2026 under the equity plan.

What plan governs the KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT (KUST) stock options granted to the CFO?

The options were granted under KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT’s 2022 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. This plan provides the framework for awarding stock options and restricted stock, including terms like exercise price, vesting schedule, and service conditions for executives and other participants.

Did KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT note any recent reverse stock split in this Form 4?

Yes. The Form 4 notes a reverse stock split that occurred on January 8, 2026. This footnote clarifies that the reported option amounts reflect the reverse split, ensuring the share figures align with the company’s current capital structure after the adjustment.