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Absci (NASDAQ: ABSI) director granted RSUs and stock options in equity awards

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Absci Corp director Frans Van Houten received new equity compensation consisting of restricted stock units and stock options. He was granted 10,100 RSUs, each representing one share of common stock, under the Absci Corporation 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.

The RSUs vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders, contingent on continued service. He also received stock options for 39,800 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $7.34 per share, vesting on the same schedule. Following the RSU grant, his direct common stock holdings total 73,420 shares.

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Insider VAN HOUTEN FRANS
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (right to buy) 39,800 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 10,100 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 39,800 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 73,420 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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 full on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such date. The shares subject to this option vest and become exercisable in full on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such date.
RSUs granted 10,100 shares Restricted Stock Units under 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan
Stock options granted 39,800 options Right to buy common stock
Option exercise price $7.34/share Exercise price for 39,800 options
Common shares after grant 73,420 shares Direct common stock holdings following RSU grant
RSU vesting trigger 1 year or next annual meeting Earlier of first anniversary or next annual stockholder meeting
Option expiration June 3, 2036 Expiration date of granted stock options
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"The shares reported in this transaction represent Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") issued under the Absci Corporation 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Stock Option (right to buy) with 39,800 shares underlying Absci common stock."
2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan financial
"RSUs issued under the Absci Corporation 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan."
vesting financial
"The RSUs shall vest and be settled in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price of 7.3400 per share for the stock options."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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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*
VAN HOUTEN FRANS
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ABSCI CORPORATION
18105 SE MILL PLAIN BOULEVARD
(Street)
VANCOUVER WASHINGTON 98683
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Absci Corp [ ABSI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/04/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/04/2026A10,100(1)A$073,420(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)$7.3406/04/2026A39,800 (2)06/03/2036Common Stock39,800$039,800D
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 full on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such date.
2. The shares subject to this option vest and become exercisable in full on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such date.
Remarks:
/s/ Shelby Walker, attorney-in-fact06/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Absci Corp (ABSI) director Frans Van Houten receive in this Form 4?

Frans Van Houten received equity compensation awards, not open-market trades. He was granted 10,100 restricted stock units and stock options for 39,800 shares, both tied to Absci common stock and subject to specific vesting conditions and continued service requirements.

How many Absci (ABSI) restricted stock units were granted to Frans Van Houten?

Frans Van Houten was granted 10,100 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Absci common stock, vesting in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service.

What are the terms of the Absci (ABSI) stock options granted to Frans Van Houten?

He received stock options covering 39,800 shares of Absci common stock at an exercise price of $7.34 per share. These options vest and become exercisable in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service.

When do Frans Van Houten’s Absci (ABSI) RSUs and options vest?

Both the 10,100 RSUs and 39,800 stock options vest in full on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of Absci’s next annual meeting of stockholders, provided Frans Van Houten continues serving the company through that vesting date.

How many Absci (ABSI) common shares does Frans Van Houten hold after this Form 4?

After the RSU grant, Frans Van Houten directly holds 73,420 shares of Absci common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership reported in the Form 4 and excludes the additional shares underlying the newly granted, unexercised stock options.

Were these Absci (ABSI) Form 4 transactions open-market purchases or compensation grants?

The transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market trades. They are coded as awards (transaction code A) and include restricted stock units and stock options issued under Absci’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, subject to standard vesting and service conditions for a company director.