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Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) ex-director exits after Hammi acquisition closes

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Aptose Biosciences Inc. former director Denis R. Burger reported the disposition of his remaining stake in connection with the company’s acquisition by Hammi Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.

On June 30, 2026, he disposed of 70 Common Shares at $1.72 per share, reflecting a Canadian purchase price of C$2.41 converted using an exchange rate of C$1.4 = US$1.00.

Burger also disposed of multiple stock option grants, including director stock options with exercise prices such as $1.14, $2.80, and $6.91 per share, with expirations running through 2034. After these issuer-directed dispositions, his reported holdings of Aptose common shares and related options were zero.

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Insider BURGER DENIS R
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 3,333 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 100,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 50,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 50,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 50,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 160,334 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Options (Right to Buy) 40,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 5,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 60,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 10,000 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Shares 70 $1.72 $120.40
Holdings After Transaction: Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Disposed of pursuant to a board, shareholder and court-approved business arrangement agreement between the Issuer and Hammi Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., a South Korean corporation ("Hammi") whereby a subsidiary of Hammi acquired all outstanding shares of the Issuer at a purchase price of C$2.41 per share. Converted from Canadian price of C$2.41 per share using an exchange rate of C$1.4 = US$1.00. Options vest 50% on first anniversary of grant date; remaining options vest 1/3 annually beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Common Shares disposed 70 shares Common Shares transferred on June 30, 2026
Share price (U.S.) $1.72 per share Converted from C$2.41 using C$1.4 = US$1.00
Acquisition price C$2.41 per share Hammi subsidiary acquisition of all outstanding Aptose shares
Option exercise price $1.14 per share Director Stock Option disposed, expires March 28, 2027
Option exercise price $2.80 per share Director Stock Option disposed, expires January 19, 2028
Largest option block 160,334 options Director Stock Option at $6.91, expires January 30, 2030
Post-transaction holdings 0 shares/options Total shares following transaction reported as zero
Exchange rate used C$1.4 = US$1.00 Conversion of C$2.41 acquisition price for Form 4 reporting
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description: Disposition to issuer"
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
business arrangement agreement regulatory
"business arrangement agreement between the Issuer and Hammi Pharmaceuticals"
acquired all outstanding shares financial
"a subsidiary of Hammi acquired all outstanding shares of the Issuer"
exchange rate financial
"using an exchange rate of C$1.4 = US$1.00"
Exchange rate is the price of one currency expressed in another—for example, how many euros you receive for one US dollar. It matters to investors because changes in that price alter the reported profits, costs and value of assets for companies and portfolios that operate or hold money across borders; think of it like switching measurement units, where the same item can look bigger or smaller depending on the unit used.
Options vest 50% on first anniversary financial
"Options vest 50% on first anniversary of grant date"
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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*
BURGER DENIS R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O APTOSE BIOSCIENCES INC
251 CONSUMERS ROAD, SUITE 1105

(Street)
TORONTOM2J 4R3

(City)(State)(Zip)

ONTARIO, CANADA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aptose Biosciences Inc. [ APTO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
FORMER DIRECTOR
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026
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
Common Shares06/30/2026D(1)70D$1.72(2)0D
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
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$206/30/2026D(1)3,333 (3)02/05/2034Common Shares3,333$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$0.6606/30/2026D(1)100,000 (3)01/19/2033Common Shares100,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$1.3406/30/2026D(1)50,000 (3)01/17/2032Common Shares50,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$4.3706/30/2026D(1)50,000 (3)01/04/2031Common Shares50,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$5.1506/30/2026D(1)50,000 (3)03/10/2030Common Shares50,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$6.9106/30/2026D(1)160,334 (3)01/30/2030Common Shares160,334$00D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)$1.9106/30/2026D(1)40,000 (3)01/02/2029Common Shares40,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$1.0306/30/2026D(1)5,000 (3)06/06/2027Common Shares5,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$2.806/30/2026D(1)60,000 (3)01/19/2028Common Shares60,000$00D
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)$1.1406/30/2026D(1)10,000 (3)03/28/2027Common Shares10,000$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Disposed of pursuant to a board, shareholder and court-approved business arrangement agreement between the Issuer and Hammi Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., a South Korean corporation ("Hammi") whereby a subsidiary of Hammi acquired all outstanding shares of the Issuer at a purchase price of C$2.41 per share.
2. Converted from Canadian price of C$2.41 per share using an exchange rate of C$1.4 = US$1.00.
3. Options vest 50% on first anniversary of grant date; remaining options vest 1/3 annually beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
TOTAL OPTIONS AND OPTION EXERCISE PRICE SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT AS A RESULT OF THE ISSUER'S 1:30 REVERSE STOCK SPLIT ON 2/26/25, AND THE ISSUER'S 1:15 REVERSE STOCK SPLIT ON 6/6/2023
/s/ Denis R. Burger07/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Denis R. Burger report in this Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) Form 4?

Denis R. Burger reported disposing of all his Aptose holdings. He transferred 70 Common Shares and multiple stock option grants back to the issuer on June 30, 2026, leaving him with zero reported Aptose shares or options after the transaction.

Why were Denis R. Burger’s Aptose (APTOF) shares and options disposed of?

The disposition occurred under a business arrangement agreement where a Hammi Pharmaceuticals subsidiary acquired all outstanding Aptose shares. Burger’s shares and options were transferred to the issuer as part of this court, board, and shareholder-approved acquisition transaction.

At what price were Denis R. Burger’s Aptose (APTOF) shares valued in the transaction?

The acquisition valued Aptose shares at C$2.41 per share. For Form 4 reporting, this was converted to approximately $1.72 per share using an exchange rate of C$1.4 to US$1.00, which is the price shown for the 70 disposed Common Shares.

What types of Aptose (APTOF) derivatives did Denis R. Burger dispose of?

He disposed of several director stock option awards and stock options, each giving rights to buy Common Shares. These options had exercise prices ranging from $0.66 to $6.91 per share and expiration dates extending from 2027 through 2034, all reported with zero remaining holdings.

Did Denis R. Burger retain any Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) holdings after this Form 4?

No. The Form 4 shows total shares following each transaction as zero. After disposing of 70 Common Shares and all listed stock option positions, the filing reports no remaining Aptose common shares or related options held by Denis R. Burger.

How many Aptose (APTOF) Common Shares did Denis R. Burger directly dispose of?

He directly disposed of 70 Common Shares. These shares were transferred to the issuer at a reported price of $1.72 per share, which reflects the C$2.41 acquisition price converted using the stated Canadian-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate.