Acadia (ACAD) CFO receives new stock options and RSU awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC reported that EVP and Chief Financial Officer Mark C. Schneyer received new equity awards. He was granted stock options for 90,691 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $22.16 per share, expiring on March 5, 2036. According to the terms, 25% of these options vest and become exercisable on March 6, 2027, with the remaining options vesting in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter.

Schneyer was also granted 26,382 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. These restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 6, 2027. All transactions are classified as awards or grants rather than 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^*

Schneyer Mark C.

(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 FINANCIAL 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		90,691		(1)	03/05/2036	Common Stock	90,691	$0	90,691	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/06/2026		A		26,382		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	26,382	$0	26,382	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 (ACAD) grant to CFO Mark C. Schneyer?

ACAD granted Mark C. Schneyer stock options for 90,691 shares and 26,382 restricted stock units. Both awards provide future rights to common stock, subject to multi-year vesting schedules starting in March 2027.

What are the key terms of Mark Schneyer’s new stock options at ACAD?

Schneyer received options for 90,691 shares at an exercise price of $22.16 per share, expiring on March 5, 2036. Twenty-five percent vest on March 6, 2027, with the remaining options vesting in 36 equal monthly installments.

How do the restricted stock units for ACAD’s CFO vest over time?

The 26,382 restricted stock units granted to ACAD’s CFO vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 6, 2027, and each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.

Were there any open-market stock purchases or sales in this ACAD Form 4?

No open-market purchases or sales are reported. The Form 4 shows grant or award acquisitions of stock options and restricted stock units, which are compensation-related equity awards rather than market trades in ACAD common stock.

What does the Form 4 reveal about ACAD’s use of equity compensation for executives?

The filing shows ACAD using stock options and restricted stock units to compensate its CFO. These awards vest over several years starting in 2027, aligning executive incentives with longer-term company performance and share value.