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ACTUATE THERAPEUTICS (ACTU) CFO receives 105,000 stock options grant

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ACTUATE THERAPEUTICS, INC. Chief Financial Officer Paul J. Lytle received an equity compensation grant of employee stock options for 105,000 shares of common stock. The options have an exercise price of $2.49 per share and expire on April 1, 2036.

These options will vest 25% on April 1, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in equal monthly installments over the following 36 months. The filing reflects a compensation-related award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

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Insider LYTLE PAUL J
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Employee Stock Option (right to buy) 105,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 105,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Option grant size 105,000 options Employee Stock Option grant to CFO
Exercise price $2.49 per share Strike price for underlying common stock
Underlying shares 105,000 shares Common stock underlying the options
Options expiration April 1, 2036 Final date to exercise options
Initial vesting tranche 25% on April 1, 2027 Cliff vesting date for first portion
Remaining vesting period 75% over 36 months Monthly vesting following first anniversary
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: 2.4900"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
grant date financial
"following the first anniversary of the grant date"
The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.
vest financial
"Options will vest as to 25% on April 1, 2027"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
derivative securities financial
"transaction_type: derivative"
Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.
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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
LYTLE PAUL J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ACTUATE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
1751 RIVER RUN, SUITE 400

(Street)
FORT WORTH TEXAS 76107

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACTUATE THERAPEUTICS, INC. [ ACTU ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$2.4904/01/2026A105,000 (1)04/01/2036Common Stock105,000$0105,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Options will vest as to 25% on April 1, 2027 with the remaining 75% vesting in equal monthly installments during the 36 months following the first anniversary of the grant date.
/s/ Paul Lytle04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)