ACADIA (NASDAQ: ACAD) awards options and RSUs to Chief Commercial Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Garner reported compensation-related equity awards. He received stock options for 97,947 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $22.16 per share, expiring on March 5, 2036. Twenty-five percent of these options vest on March 6, 2027, with the rest vesting in 36 equal monthly installments. He was also granted 28,493 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning March 6, 2027. These are awards from the company, not open-market purchases or sales.

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^*

Garner Thomas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

12830 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 400

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CA 92130

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC [ ACAD ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

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

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)	$22.16	03/06/2026		A		97,947		(1)	03/05/2036	Common Stock	97,947	$0	97,947	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/06/2026		A		28,493		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	28,493	$0	28,493	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 25% of the shares subject to the Stock Option will vest and become exercisable on March 6, 2027. The remaining shares vest and become exercisable in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.

3. The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning March 6, 2027.

	/s/ Jennifer J. Rhodes, Attorney-in-Fact	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did ACAD (ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS) grant to Thomas Garner?

ACAD granted Thomas Garner stock options for 97,947 shares at $22.16 per share and 28,493 restricted stock units. Both awards are structured to vest over several years, aligning his compensation with longer-term company performance.

Are Thomas Garner’s Form 4 transactions in ACAD stock open-market buys or sells?

The Form 4 shows grants, not open-market trades. Garner received stock options and restricted stock units as compensation awards from ACAD, so no shares were bought or sold in the market in these reported transactions.

How do Thomas Garner’s ACAD stock options vest over time?

Twenty-five percent of the 97,947 stock options vest on March 6, 2027. The remaining 75% vest in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter, creating a multi-year vesting schedule tied to his continued service with the company.

What is the vesting schedule for Thomas Garner’s ACAD restricted stock units?

The 28,493 restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning March 6, 2027. Each vested unit entitles Garner to receive one share of ACADIA’s common stock, providing gradually realized equity compensation over four years.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the ACAD grant to Thomas Garner?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of ACADIA common stock. Shares are delivered as units vest over time, meaning Garner gains actual stock only when vesting conditions are satisfied.

What is the exercise price and expiration date of Thomas Garner’s ACAD stock options?

Garner’s stock options have an exercise price of $22.16 per share and expire on March 5, 2036. He can exercise vested options any time before expiration, subject to company policies and any applicable trading restrictions.