Absci (NASDAQ: ABSI) SVP Bedrick gets RSUs, options and tax withholding

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Absci Corp senior vice president and chief accounting officer Todd Bedrick reported routine equity compensation grants and related tax withholding. He received 49,600 shares of common stock as restricted stock units under the 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, which will vest in three equal annual installments starting on March 1, 2027, contingent on continued service.

Bedrick was also granted stock options covering 195,900 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.80 per share, expiring on March 1, 2036, vesting in substantially equal annual installments over three years beginning March 1, 2027. In connection with the vesting of restricted stock units, 5,282 shares of common stock were withheld by Absci to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 216,942 common shares held directly; this withholding was not a discretionary market sale.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bedrick Todd

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ABSCI CORPORATION

18105 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD

(Street)

VANCOUVER WA 98683

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Absci Corp [ ABSI ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

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	03/02/2026		A		49,600(1)	A	$0	222,224	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		5,282(2)	D	$2.8	216,942	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$2.8	03/02/2026		A		195,900(3)		(3)	03/01/2036	Common Stock	195,900	$0	195,900	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares reported in this transaction represent Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") issued under the Absci Corporation 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The RSUs shall vest and be settled in three substantially equal annual installments with the first such annual installment vesting on March 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer on each such date.

2. Amount reported represents the number of shares withheld by the Issuer to cover the tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of these restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person.

3. The shares subject to this option shall vest and become exercisable over a three year period, in substantially equal annual installments with the first such installment vesting on March 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer on each such date.

Remarks:

This Form 4/A amends the Form 4 filed on March 4, 2026 to correct the expiration date of the option previously reported. The original filing inadvertently reported the expiration date as February 29, 2036. The expiration date is hereby corrected to reflect March 1, 2036. The reported transaction was exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Form 4 is otherwise unchanged.

	/s/ Shelby Walker, attorney-in-fact	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Absci (ABSI) SVP Todd Bedrick receive in this Form 4/A?

Todd Bedrick received two main equity awards: 49,600 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units and stock options for 195,900 shares at a $2.80 exercise price, both vesting over three years starting March 1, 2027, subject to continued service.

How do Todd Bedrick’s new restricted stock units at Absci (ABSI) vest?

The 49,600 restricted stock units granted to Todd Bedrick vest in three substantially equal annual installments. The first installment is scheduled to vest on March 1, 2027, with the remaining installments vesting on subsequent anniversaries, provided he continues to serve Absci through each vesting date.

What are the key terms of Todd Bedrick’s new stock option grant at Absci (ABSI)?

Todd Bedrick’s stock option covers 195,900 shares of Absci common stock at a $2.80 exercise price. The options vest in substantially equal annual installments over three years starting March 1, 2027, and are scheduled to expire on March 1, 2036, if not earlier exercised or forfeited.

Why were 5,282 Absci (ABSI) shares disposed of in Todd Bedrick’s Form 4/A?

The 5,282 shares reported as disposed were withheld by Absci to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units. According to the filing, this withholding did not represent a discretionary open-market trade by Todd Bedrick but a routine tax-related transaction.

How many Absci (ABSI) shares does Todd Bedrick hold after these transactions?

After the reported equity grant and tax withholding transactions, Todd Bedrick directly holds 216,942 shares of Absci common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position following the 5,282-share tax withholding related to the vesting of restricted stock units described in the filing.

Do the equity awards in this Absci (ABSI) Form 4/A indicate open-market buying or selling?

The reported transactions primarily reflect compensation-related grants and tax withholding. Bedrick received restricted stock units and stock options, while the 5,282 shares disposed were withheld for taxes. The filing indicates no open-market purchases or sales by him in these specific transactions.