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The Compensation Committee approved the Aware, Inc. Executive Bonus Plan for 2026 on April 13, 2026.

Four named executive officers are eligible for bonuses based on 2026 performance goals.

Target bonuses are set at $200,000 for CEO Ajay Amlani, $120,000 for CRO Brian Krause and CMO Lona Therrien, and $100,000 for CFO David Traverse.

Bonus payouts are contingent on achieving 2026 performance goals weighted 50% on Revenue and 50% on Adjusted EBITDA.

No bonuses will be paid unless the company's 2026 Adjusted EBITDA meets or exceeds a defined threshold.

Bonus calculations include threshold, target, and enhanced target levels with linear interpolation between points.

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The filing discloses the establishment of a performance-based incentive plan for the company's top executives, aligning their compensation with specific 2026 financial objectives. The plan's structure emphasizes both top-line growth (Revenue) and profitability (Adjusted EBITDA), with equal weighting. A critical condition requires the company to achieve a minimum Adjusted EBITDA threshold before any bonuses are paid, introducing a performance gate. The compensation framework includes multiple payout tiers—threshold, target, and enhanced target—with linear interpolation between levels, allowing for graduated rewards based on performance. This plan represents the company's formal compensation strategy for key leadership for the 2026 fiscal year.

AWRE · Aware, Inc.

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