Director Dana McIlwain receives 13,643-share grant at Digimarc CORP (DMRC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McIlwain Dana reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Digimarc CORP director Dana McIlwain received a grant of company stock. McIlwain was awarded 13,643 shares of Digimarc common stock at a value of $7.33 per share. After this compensation-related award, McIlwain directly holds a total of 36,777 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McIlwain Dana

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	13,643	$7.33	$100K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 36,777 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 13,643 shares Grant value per share: $7.33 per share Shares held after grant: 36,777 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 13,643 shares Common Stock grant to director on 2026-04-30

Grant value per share $7.33 per share Value used for the 13,643-share award

Shares held after grant 36,777 shares Director’s direct holdings following the acquisition

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a 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). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McIlwain Dana

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8500 SW CREEKSIDE PLACE

(Street)

BEAVERTON OREGON 97008

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Digimarc CORP [ DMRC ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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

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

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

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
Common Stock	04/30/2026	04/30/2026	A		13,643	A	$7.33	36,777	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Charles Beck, by power of attorney	05/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Digimarc CORP (DMRC) report for Dana McIlwain?

Digimarc reported that director Dana McIlwain received a grant of 13,643 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded as a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

At what price was Dana McIlwain’s Digimarc stock grant valued?

The 13,643-share grant to Dana McIlwain was valued at $7.33 per share. This figure reflects the per-share value used for the award recorded in the insider transaction.

How many Digimarc (DMRC) shares does Dana McIlwain hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the stock grant, Dana McIlwain directly holds 36,777 shares of Digimarc common stock. This total reflects McIlwain’s direct ownership immediately after the reported acquisition.

Was the Digimarc insider transaction a purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. Digimarc classified it under a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” code, indicating compensation-related stock rather than a discretionary market trade.

Does the Digimarc Form 4 show any insider selling activity?

No selling activity is shown in this filing. The Form 4 lists a single acquisition transaction for 13,643 shares, classified as a grant or award, with no corresponding dispositions reported.