ANIX CEO Amit Kumar exercises options; 169,439 shares withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Anixa Biosciences (ANIX) CEO Amit Kumar reported an insider option exercise. On 10/30/2025, he exercised 200,000 stock options at $2.92 per share (code M), adding common shares.
To cover the exercise price and tax withholding, 169,439 shares were withheld and reported as a disposition at $4.06 (code F). Following these transactions, Kumar beneficially owns 610,486 shares directly. The filing notes no open-market share sales in connection with this exercise.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
200,000 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
KUMAR AMIT
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 200,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 200,000 | $2.92 | $584K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 169,439 | $4.06 | $688K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 779,925 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reporting person exercised the stock options at this time due to their upcoming expiration on February 18, 2026. The disposal of shares reported herein represents shares withheld by Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (the "registrant") to (i) cover the exercise price of the stock options and (ii) satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the exercise of the stock options. Dr. Kumar did not sell any shares in connection with the exercise of the options. Right-To-Buy, pursuant to a stock option grant dated February 18, 2016. The option vested in 36 consecutive monthly installments beginning on March 31, 2016.
FAQ
What insider transaction did ANIX report?
CEO Amit Kumar exercised 200,000 stock options on 10/30/2025 at $2.92 per share.
What is the ANIX CEO’s ownership after the transaction?
Amit Kumar beneficially owns 610,486 shares directly following the reported transactions.
What options were exercised and when did they expire?
Options granted on 02/18/2016 with an exercise price of $2.92 were exercised before their 02/18/2026 expiration.
What Form 4 transaction codes were used in this ANIX filing?
Code M for the option exercise and code F for shares withheld for costs and taxes.