Absci (ABSI) grants SVP Todd Bedrick new RSUs and stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Absci Corporation reported that senior vice president and chief accounting officer Todd Bedrick received new equity awards on January 28, 2026. He was granted 15,000 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0, increasing his directly held Common Stock to 176,283 shares.

Bedrick was also granted a stock option for 59,400 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.94 per share, expiring on January 27, 2036. Both the RSUs and the option vest in three substantially equal annual installments starting on January 10, 2027, subject to his continuous service with Absci.

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)
01/28/2026

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	01/28/2026		A(1)		15,000	A	$0	176,283	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)	$2.94	01/28/2026		A		59,400		(2)	01/27/2036	Common Stock	59,400	$0	59,400	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. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The RSUs shall vest and be settled in three substantially equal annual installments with the first such annual installment vesting on January 10, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer on each such date.

2. 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 January 10, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer on each such date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Shelby Walker, attorney-in-fact	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Absci (ABSI) grant to SVP Todd Bedrick?

Absci granted SVP and CAO Todd Bedrick 15,000 restricted stock units of Common Stock and a stock option for 59,400 shares at a $2.94 exercise price. These awards align his compensation more closely with long-term shareholder value through future stock performance.

How do Todd Bedrick’s new RSUs at Absci (ABSI) vest?

The 15,000 RSUs granted to Todd Bedrick vest in three substantially equal annual installments starting January 10, 2027. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Absci’s Common Stock, contingent on his continuous service with the company through each vesting date.

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

Bedrick’s new stock option covers 59,400 shares of Absci Common Stock with a $2.94 exercise price and a January 27, 2036 expiration. The option vests in three equal annual installments beginning January 10, 2027, conditioned on his ongoing service at Absci.

How many Absci (ABSI) shares does Todd Bedrick own after this Form 4?

Following these grants, Todd Bedrick directly beneficially owns 176,283 shares of Absci Common Stock. In addition, he holds a stock option covering 59,400 underlying shares, which will become exercisable over three years starting January 10, 2027, if vesting conditions are met.

Does Todd Bedrick pay anything for the new Absci (ABSI) RSUs and options?

The RSUs were granted at a $0 price, meaning Bedrick does not pay to receive the underlying shares once vested. The stock option has a $2.94 exercise price per share, which he would need to pay to purchase shares if he exercises the option after vesting.