AXT Inc Director Leonard J. LeBlanc Receives Annual Equity Grant of 754 Shares

This Form 4 filing reports that Leonard J. LeBlanc, a director of AXT Inc (AXTI), received an annual equity grant of 754 shares of common stock on June 4, 2026. The grant was calculated based on the closing price of $105.99 per share on the grant date and will vest on May 14, 2027. Following this transaction, LeBlanc's total holdings increased to 119,629 shares. The filing indicates this is a standard annual equity compensation grant for directors, with the shares being awarded at no cost to the director. The transaction was filed on June 5, 2026, and signed by Jeff Sensiba as attorney-in-fact for LeBlanc. This type of equity-based compensation is common for board members as part of their overall compensation package.