8. RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company maintains a defined contribution savings plan named AEHR Test Systems 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) to provide retirement savings to all qualified employees of the Company. The 401(k) Plan is intended to be qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The 401(k) Plan is funded by voluntary pre-tax contributions from employees. Contributions are invested, as directed by the participant, in investment funds available under the 401(k) Plan. Effective July 1, 2024, the Company implemented a discretionary matching contribution under its 401(k) Plan. All matching contributions are 100% vested immediately. The Company’s matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan totaled $0.4 million and $0.3 million during fiscal 2026 and 2025. No matching contributions were made during fiscal year 2024.