Absci (NASDAQ: ABSI) CFO reports new RSUs and stock option grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Absci Corp CFO/CBO Zachariah Jonasson reported multiple equity compensation transactions. He received a grant of 135,400 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units under the 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and a stock option covering 534,400 shares.

The RSUs and the option vest in three substantially equal annual installments starting on March 1, 2027, conditional on his continued service. A separate disposition of 10,848 common shares at $2.80 per share reflects shares withheld by Absci to cover tax obligations on RSU vesting and is not a discretionary trade. Following these events, he directly holds 499,783 common shares.

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^*

Jonasson Zachariah

(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)
	CFO / CBO

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		135,400(1)	A	$0	510,631	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		10,848(2)	D	$2.8	499,783	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		534,400(3)		(3)	02/29/2036	Common Stock	534,400	$0	534,400	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. 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 (ABSI) CFO Zachariah Jonasson report?

The CFO reported a grant of 135,400 restricted stock units and a stock option covering 534,400 shares. Both awards were issued under Absci’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as part of his equity compensation package.

How do the new RSUs granted to Absci (ABSI) CFO vest?

The 135,400 RSUs vest in three substantially equal annual installments starting March 1, 2027. Vesting is subject to Zachariah Jonasson’s continuous service with Absci on each scheduled vesting date under the 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.

What are the vesting terms of the 534,400-share stock option at Absci (ABSI)?

The 534,400-share stock option vests and becomes exercisable over three years in substantially equal annual installments. The first installment is scheduled to vest on March 1, 2027, contingent on the CFO’s continued service to Absci on each vesting date.

Did the Absci (ABSI) CFO sell shares in the latest Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows 10,848 shares of common stock disposed at $2.80 per share, but these were withheld by Absci to cover tax obligations on RSU vesting. The footnote states this was not a discretionary trade by the CFO.

How many Absci (ABSI) common shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the CFO directly holds 499,783 shares of Absci common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership following the RSU grant, option grant, and the small tax-withholding share disposition.

Are the new Absci (ABSI) equity awards to the CFO tied to continued employment?

Yes. Both the RSUs and the stock option vest in three annual installments beginning March 1, 2027, and each installment requires the CFO’s continuous service with Absci on the applicable vesting date, aligning incentives with ongoing employment.