Joseph Bevash Reports New 9.8% Stake in Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI)

On April 7, 2026, Joseph Bevash filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a new 9.8% ownership stake in Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI). The filing reporting an event date of January 27, 2026, represents an initial reporting of holdings for Bevash, totaling 571,662 shares of Common Stock. This position consists of 461,220 shares held directly and 110,442 shares underlying warrants exercisable within 60 days. The filer noted that this constitutes a late filing due to an inadvertent administrative error. The ownership percentage is based on 5,857,955 shares outstanding as of April 6, 2026. Joseph Bevash maintains sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(c), certifying that the securities were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. This transaction marks a significant new position for the individual investor in the Delaware-incorporated company.