ANI Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ANIP) exec granted 11,116 shares

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Shanmugam Muthusamy reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ANI Pharmaceuticals director and executive Shanmugam Muthusamy received a grant of 11,116 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award. The award was granted on February 26, 2026 at $77.15 per share and will vest in four equal annual installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of that date.

After this grant, he directly holds 101,056 common shares. He also has indirect ownership over 431,920 shares held by Esjay LLC and 5,000 shares held by SS Pharma LLC, where he holds voting and dispositive power over the shares.

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^*

Shanmugam Muthusamy

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ANI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

210 MAIN STREET WEST

(Street)

BAUDETTE MN 56623

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ANI PHARMACEUTICALS INC [ ANIP ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	HEAD OF R&D, COO-NOVITIUM OPS

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

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
Common Stock	02/26/2026		A(1)		11,116	A	$77.15	101,056	D
Common Stock								431,920	I	Held by Esjay LLC(2)
Common Stock								5,000	I	Held by SS Pharma LLC(3)

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a restricted stock award that will vest in four equal annual installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of February 26, 2026.

2. The reporting person holds voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Esjay LLC.

3. The Reporting Person holds voting and dispositive power over the shares held by SS Pharma LLC.

Remarks:

	/s/ Muthusamy Shanmugam, by attorney-in-fact Meredith W. Cook	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ANI Pharmaceuticals (ANIP) report for Shanmugam Muthusamy?

ANI Pharmaceuticals reported that executive and director Shanmugam Muthusamy received a grant of 11,116 shares of common stock. The filing describes this as a restricted stock award, reflecting equity-based executive compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many shares were granted to Shanmugam Muthusamy in the latest ANIP Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a restricted stock grant of 11,116 shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals common stock. These shares were valued at $77.15 per share on the grant date, representing a significant equity award tied to his role as head of R&D and COO-Novitium operations.

What is the vesting schedule for Shanmugam Muthusamy’s 11,116-share award at ANI Pharmaceuticals?

The 11,116-share restricted stock award will vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of February 26, 2026, aligning long-term incentives with continued service and potential company performance over several years.

How many ANI Pharmaceuticals shares does Shanmugam Muthusamy own directly after this grant?

After the restricted stock grant, Shanmugam Muthusamy directly holds 101,056 shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals common stock. This direct holding figure reflects his personal ownership position, separate from additional shares held indirectly through related limited liability companies.

What indirect shareholdings in ANI Pharmaceuticals are associated with Shanmugam Muthusamy?

Indirectly, 431,920 shares are held by Esjay LLC and 5,000 shares by SS Pharma LLC. The Form 4 notes that Shanmugam Muthusamy holds voting and dispositive power over shares in both entities, giving him effective control over those indirect positions.

Was the ANI Pharmaceuticals Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant of shares?

The Form 4 describes the transaction as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. It is coded as an acquisition of 11,116 shares through a restricted stock award, highlighting equity-based compensation rather than a typical insider buying or selling transaction.