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Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) director granted 50,500 stock options vesting in 2027

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Aquestive Therapeutics director John Cochran received a grant of 50,500 stock options on Common Stock as compensation. These options have an exercise price of $3.99 per share and expire on June 10, 2036. All 50,500 underlying shares vest on June 10, 2027, if he continues serving the company through that date.

Following this filing, Cochran directly holds 99,486 shares of Common Stock, separate from the new option award. The grant increases his potential future equity exposure but involves no open-market buying or selling of shares at this time.

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Insider Cochran John
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Purchase) 50,500 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Purchase) — 50,500 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 99,486 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Options granted 50,500 options Stock Option (Right to Purchase) grant on common stock
Exercise price $3.99 per share Conversion or exercise price for granted options
Option expiration June 10, 2036 Expiration date of stock option award
Vesting date June 10, 2027 100% of underlying shares vest on this date
Common shares held 99,486 shares Direct common stock ownership after reported transactions
Stock Option (Right to Purchase) financial
"Security title listed as "Stock Option (Right to Purchase)" for the grant"
exercise price financial
"Conversion or exercise price set at 3.9900 per share for the options"
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.
vesting financial
"The shares underlying the options vest as follows: 100% of the underlying shares vest June 10, 2027"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
continuous service financial
"Subject to Mr. Cochran's continuous service with the Issuer from the 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*
Cochran John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
30 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE

(Street)
WARREN NEW JERSEY 07059

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. [ AQST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026
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 Stock99,486D
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
Stock Option (Right to Purchase)$3.9906/10/2026A50,50006/10/2027(1)06/10/2036Common Stock50,500$050,500D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares underlying the options vest as follows: 100% of the underlying shares vest June 10, 2027, subject to Mr. Cochran's continuous service with the Issuer from the grant date through the applicable vesting date.
Remarks:
/s/ Thomas Zalewski, as Attorney-In-Fact06/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did John Cochran report in this Form 4 for Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST)?

John Cochran reported receiving a grant of 50,500 stock options on Aquestive Therapeutics common shares. The filing also shows he directly holds 99,486 common shares after the reported transactions, providing transparency on his current equity-based compensation and ownership.

Is the AQST Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell of shares?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales. It records a compensation-related grant of 50,500 stock options with no cash purchase at grant, plus a holdings line for 99,486 common shares already owned directly by John Cochran.

What are the key terms of John Cochran’s 50,500 AQST stock options?

Cochran’s 50,500 stock options carry a $3.99 exercise price per share and expire on June 10, 2036. They relate to 50,500 underlying shares of common stock and were granted as an award, not acquired in the open market.

When do John Cochran’s newly granted AQST options vest?

All 50,500 options vest on June 10, 2027, in a single tranche. Vesting is contingent on Cochran’s continuous service with Aquestive Therapeutics from the grant date through that vesting date, aligning the award with ongoing board service.

How many AQST common shares does John Cochran hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Cochran directly holds 99,486 shares of Aquestive Therapeutics common stock. This figure reflects his share ownership separate from the 50,500 newly granted options, which represent potential future shares upon exercise.

What underlying security is tied to John Cochran’s AQST stock options?

The stock options relate to Aquestive Therapeutics common stock as the underlying security. Each option is exercisable into one share of common stock, with 50,500 underlying shares associated with the grant, subject to vesting and future exercise decisions.