Absci Corp (ABSI) SVP awarded RSUs, options; shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Absci Corp executive Todd Bedrick reported equity compensation changes. He received 49,600 shares of common stock as restricted stock units and a stock option for 195,900 shares, while 5,282 shares were withheld at about $2.80 per share to cover tax on vesting rather than from a discretionary sale.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Bedrick Todd

Role SVP, CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	5,282	$2.80	$15K
Grant/Award	Stock Option (right to buy)	195,900	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	49,600	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 216,942 shares (Direct); Stock Option (right to buy) — 195,900 shares (Direct)

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. 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. 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. 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.

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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)

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)	02/29/2036	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:

	/s/ Shelby Walker, attorney-in-fact	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Absci Corp (ABSI) SVP Todd Bedrick receive?

Todd Bedrick received a grant of 49,600 shares of Absci Corp common stock as restricted stock units and a stock option for 195,900 shares. These awards were granted at a price of $0.00 per share as part of his equity compensation package.

How will Todd Bedrick’s Absci (ABSI) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units reported for Todd Bedrick will vest in three substantially equal annual installments, starting March 1, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on his continuous service with Absci Corp on each vesting date, aligning the award with long-term employment and performance.

How do Todd Bedrick’s new Absci (ABSI) stock options vest?

The stock options granted to Todd Bedrick vest over three years in substantially equal annual installments, with the first installment vesting on March 1, 2027. Each vesting date requires his continued service with Absci Corp, gradually increasing his exercisable option holdings over time.

Was Todd Bedrick’s 5,282-share Absci (ABSI) disposition an open-market sale?

The 5,282-share disposition was not an open-market sale. These shares were withheld by Absci Corp to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting, and the filing states it does not represent a discretionary trade by Todd Bedrick.

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

After the reported transactions, Todd Bedrick directly holds 216,942 shares of Absci Corp common stock. This figure reflects the RSU grant, vesting-related tax withholding, and his updated ownership, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.