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[Form 4] Arcellx, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Arcellx, Inc. director Kavita Patel reported the cancellation of multiple stock option awards in connection with Arcellx’s merger with Gilead Sciences. On April 28, 2026, five blocks of stock options covering Arcellx common stock were disposed of in transactions classified as dispositions to the issuer.

The options covered 9,174 shares at an exercise price of $63.68 per share, 8,011 shares at $51.30, 11,459 shares at $37.94, 20,513 shares at $15.00, and 27,077 shares at $6.66. Each block shows zero derivative shares remaining after the transactions.

According to the merger agreement among Arcellx, Gilead Sciences, and a Gilead subsidiary, each outstanding company stock option with a per share exercise price below a Closing Amount of $115 per share was canceled and converted into the right to receive a lump-sum cash payment and one contractual contingent value right for each share subject to the option.

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Insider Patel Kavita
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Stock Option (right to buy) 27,077 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (right to buy) 20,513 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (right to buy) 11,459 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (right to buy) 8,011 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Option (right to buy) 9,174 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Option block 1 9,174 options at $63.68 Disposed on April 28, 2026; derivative balance after transaction: 0
Option block 2 8,011 options at $51.30 Disposed on April 28, 2026; derivative balance after transaction: 0
Option block 3 11,459 options at $37.94 Disposed on April 28, 2026; derivative balance after transaction: 0
Option block 4 20,513 options at $15.00 Disposed on April 28, 2026; derivative balance after transaction: 0
Option block 5 27,077 options at $6.66 Disposed on April 28, 2026; derivative balance after transaction: 0
Closing Amount $115 per share Reference price used in merger agreement to calculate cash payments
Derivative transactions 5 derivative dispositions All coded as D (Disposition to issuer) in Form 4
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 22, 2026, by and among Arcellx, Inc."
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
contingent value right financial
"and (ii) one contractual contingent value right for each share subject to such Company Option"
A contingent value right is a special security that gives its holder the right to receive one or more future payments only if specified events happen, such as a product reaching a sales target or getting regulatory approval. It matters to investors because it offers potential extra payout tied to uncertain outcomes—like a bet that a project will succeed—so it can add upside to a deal while also carrying extra risk and valuation uncertainty.
per share exercise price financial
"and which had a per share exercise price less than $115 per share (the "Closing Amount")"
lump sum cash payment financial
"was canceled and converted into the right to receive (i) a lump sum cash payment equal to (x) the excess"
Company stock option financial
"Each outstanding Company stock option ("Company Option"), whether or not vested"
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
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Patel Kavita

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ARCELLX, INC.
800 BRIDGE PARKWAY

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94065

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arcellx, Inc. [ ACLX ]
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)
04/28/2026
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
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)$6.6604/28/2026D27,077 (1)12/07/2031Common Stock27,077(1)0D
Stock Option (right to buy)$1504/28/2026D20,513 (1)02/03/2032Common Stock20,513(1)0D
Stock Option (right to buy)$37.9404/28/2026D11,459 (1)06/14/2033Common Stock11,459(1)0D
Stock Option (right to buy)$51.304/28/2026D8,011 (1)05/28/2034Common Stock8,011(1)0D
Stock Option (right to buy)$63.6804/28/2026D9,174 (1)05/29/2035Common Stock9,174(1)0D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 22, 2026, by and among Arcellx, Inc. ("Company"), Gilead Sciences, Inc. ("Parent"), and Ravens Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Purchaser"), Purchaser merged with and into Company (the "Merger"), with Company surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Each outstanding Company stock option ("Company Option"), whether or not vested, and which had a per share exercise price less than $115 per share (the "Closing Amount"), was canceled and converted into the right to receive (i) a lump sum cash payment equal to (x) the excess of (a) the Closing Amount over (b) the per share exercise price subject to such Company Option, multiplied by (y) the total number of shares subject to such Company Option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, and (ii) one contractual contingent value right for each share subject to such Company Option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger.
/s/ Michelle Gilson, as Attorney-in-Fact04/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)