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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-001064"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KOPN"
cik: "0000771266"
company_name: "KOPIN CORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:07:56.979908+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kopin grants CEO Murray 583K RSUs + options; COO Baker 72K RSUs

## Summary
- CEO Michael Murray receives 583,658 restricted shares (cliff vest 4 years) and option for 724,638 shares at $3.21 (25% premium).
- COO Paul Baker receives 72,000 restricted shares vesting 34% Dec 2026, 33% Dec 2027, 33% Dec 2028.
- Grants approved by compensation committee on Jan 5, 2026 under 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
- Options vest quarterly over 4 years; both awards have double-trigger change-in-control provisions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-001064
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KOPN
- cik: 0000771266
- company_name: KOPIN CORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/771266/000149315226001064/0001493152-26-001064-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/771266/000149315226001064/form8-k.htm

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