Form 4 Filing for James B. Hawkins

This filing details a Form 4 submission by James B. Hawkins, a director at AUDIOEYE INC. On April 1, 2026, Hawkins acquired 667 shares of common stock through a quarterly grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs vested on the grant date and will be settled under specific conditions, including the company's change in control or death of the recipient. Following this transaction, Hawkins holds 208,184 shares. The transaction code "A" signifies acquisition, and the price per share is reported as $0, consistent with a stock grant. The filing was signed by Christine G. Long as Attorney-in-Fact.