Agios (NASDAQ: AGIO) executive granted 14,000 RSUs and 52,000 options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AGIOS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. executive Krishnan Viswanadhan, Chief Corporate Development & Strategy, reported equity compensation grants rather than market purchases or sales. He received 14,000 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one share of common stock.
The restricted stock units were granted on March 1, 2026 and will vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2027. He was also granted stock options covering 52,000 shares at a per-share exercise price of $0.00, vesting 25% on March 1, 2027 and the remaining 75% in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Viswanadhan Krishnan
Role
Chief Corp Dev & Strategy
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted stock units | 14,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Stock options (right to buy) | 52,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted stock units — 14,000 shares (Direct);
Stock options (right to buy) — 52,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock. The restricted stock units were granted on March 1, 2026. Beginning on March 1, 2027, the shares underlying the restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments. This option was granted on March 1, 2026. The shares underlying this option vest as to 25% of the underlying shares on March 1, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter.
FAQ
What insider transactions did AGIO executive Krishnan Viswanadhan report on this Form 4?
Krishnan Viswanadhan reported equity awards, not open-market trades. He received 14,000 restricted stock units and stock options for 52,000 shares, both granted on March 1, 2026 as part of his compensation package.
How many restricted stock units were granted to the AGIO executive and how do they vest?
He was granted 14,000 restricted stock units. These were granted on March 1, 2026 and will vest in three equal annual installments starting March 1, 2027, meaning one-third of the units becomes deliverable each year.
What are the terms of the 52,000 AGIO stock options granted to Krishnan Viswanadhan?
He received stock options covering 52,000 shares on March 1, 2026 at an exercise price of $0.00. Twenty-five percent vest on March 1, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in 36 equal monthly installments afterward.
Is the AGIO Form 4 filing a sign of insider buying or selling in the market?
The filing reflects equity compensation grants, not market buying or selling. The transactions are coded as awards (code A), representing restricted stock units and stock options granted to the executive, with vesting schedules extending from March 2027 onward.
Does Krishnan Viswanadhan hold these AGIO awards directly or through another entity?
The Form 4 indicates direct ownership for both awards. The restricted stock units and stock options are marked as directly owned, with no footnotes stating that another entity or person holds voting or investment authority over the reported securities.