Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) CFO Nelson Sun acquires 3,000 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. reported an insider share purchase by its Chief Financial Officer, Nelson Sun. On 12/11/2025, he bought 3,000 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction coded "P" at a price of $14.40 per share. After this transaction, he beneficially owns 108,484 shares of Aardvark Therapeutics common stock in direct ownership.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sun Nelson

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AARDVARK THERAPEUTICS, INC.

4370 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DRIVE, SUITE 1050

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CA 92122

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. [ AARD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	12/11/2025		P		3,000	A	$14.4	108,484	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Nelson Sun	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) disclose?

Aardvark Therapeutics disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Nelson Sun, purchased 3,000 shares of common stock on 12/11/2025 in an open-market transaction.

At what price did the Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) CFO buy shares?

The CFO, Nelson Sun, bought the 3,000 Aardvark Therapeutics common shares at a price of $14.40 per share.

How many Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) shares does the CFO now own?

Following the reported transaction, Chief Financial Officer Nelson Sun beneficially owns 108,484 shares of Aardvark Therapeutics common stock in direct ownership.

What is the role of the reporting person in Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD)?

The reporting person, Nelson Sun, serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc.

Was the Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The transaction reported was a purchase of common stock, coded as "P" for an open-market or private purchase.

Is the Aardvark Therapeutics (AARD) CFO’s ownership direct or indirect?

The Form 4 indicates that the 108,484 shares beneficially owned by CFO Nelson Sun are held with direct ownership.