Artiva director granted 13,750 options at $10.88

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARTV) reported that entities affiliated with RA Capital received an indirect interest in a stock option for 13,750 shares of Common Stock, granted to director Laura Stoppel on September 8, 2026 under the company’s non-employee director compensation policy at an exercise price of $10.88 per share. The option vests on the earlier of September 8, 2027 or the date of Artiva’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, and expires on September 7, 2036, subject to Dr. Stoppel’s continuous service as a director. Under Dr. Stoppel’s arrangement with RA Capital’s adviser, any net cash or stock from exercising the option will benefit RA Capital funds and a separately managed account, and the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest; no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 13,750 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., RA Capital Healthcare Fund LP, RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P., RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P., Kolchinsky Peter, Shah Rajeev M.

Role Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner | Director | Director | Director, 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) F1, F2, F3	13,750	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 13,750 contracts (Indirect, See Footnotes)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents the grant of a stock option to Laura Stoppel pursuant to the Issuer's non-employee director compensation policy. The shares subject to the option will vest on the earlier of September 8, 2027 or the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to Dr. Stoppel's continuous service as a director through such vesting date.
2. F2. RA Capital Management, L.P. (the "Adviser") is the investment manager for RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (the "Fund"), RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund"), RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund III"), and a separately managed account (the "Account"). The general partner of the Adviser is RA Capital Management GP, LLC (the "Adviser GP"), of which Dr. Peter Kolchinsky and Mr. Rajeev Shah are the managing members. The Adviser, the Adviser GP, the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund III, Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah disclaim beneficial ownership of any of the reported securities, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.
3. F3. Under Dr. Stoppel's arrangement with the Adviser, Dr. Stoppel holds the option for the benefit of the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund III and the Account. Dr. Stoppel is obligated to turn over to the Adviser any net cash or stock received upon exercise of the option, which will offset advisory fees owed by the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund III and the Account to the Adviser. The Reporting Persons therefore disclaim beneficial ownership of the option and underlying common stock.

Key Figures

Option shares granted: 13,750 shares Exercise price: $10.88 per share Vesting date: September 8, 2027 +2 more

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Option shares granted 13,750 shares Director stock option grant dated September 8, 2026

Exercise price $10.88 per share Director stock option for Artiva Biotherapeutics Common Stock

Vesting date September 8, 2027 Vests on the earlier of this date or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting

Expiration date September 7, 2036 Expiration of the director stock option if not earlier exercised

Post-transaction derivative position 13,750 derivative securities Total option shares reported as held indirectly after the grant

Key Terms

non-employee director compensation policy, separately managed account, pecuniary interest, beneficial ownership

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non-employee director compensation policy financial

"Represents the grant of a stock option to Laura Stoppel pursuant to the Issuer's non-employee director compensation policy"

separately managed account financial

"and a separately managed account (the "Account")"

A separately managed account (SMA) is a personalized investment portfolio owned by a single investor and run by a professional manager who buys and sells securities on that investor’s behalf. It matters to investors because an SMA offers tailored asset selection, tax handling, and transparency—like hiring a personal chef who prepares meals to your dietary needs rather than sharing a set menu—so you can align holdings with your goals and see exactly what you own.

pecuniary interest financial

"disclaim beneficial ownership of any of the reported securities, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein"

beneficial ownership financial

"disclaim beneficial ownership of the option and underlying common stock"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ARTV disclose for RA Capital on this Form 4?

The filing reports a grant of a stock option for 13,750 shares of Artiva Biotherapeutics Common Stock to director Laura Stoppel on September 8, 2026, in which RA Capital–affiliated entities have an indirect interest through an arrangement with their investment adviser.

What are the key terms of the Artiva Biotherapeutics (ARTV) option granted to Laura Stoppel?

The option covers 13,750 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $10.88 per share, vests on the earlier of September 8, 2027 or Artiva’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, and expires September 7, 2036, subject to continuous board service.

How do RA Capital entities economically benefit from this ARTV stock option grant?

Under Laura Stoppel’s arrangement with RA Capital’s adviser, any net cash or stock received upon exercise of the option is turned over to the adviser for the benefit of the RA Capital Healthcare Fund, the RA Capital Nexus Funds, and a separately managed account, offsetting advisory fees owed.

Do the RA Capital reporting persons claim beneficial ownership of the ARTV option?

The Adviser, its general partner, the RA Capital funds, and Dr. Peter Kolchinsky and Mr. Rajeev Shah disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported option and underlying common stock, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest in those securities.

Was the ARTV option grant made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, and the footnotes do not describe the transaction as made under any Rule 10b5-1 or pre-arranged trading plan.

What is the post-transaction position reported for this ARTV derivative security?

Following the transaction, the reporting shows 13,750 derivative securities (the stock option) held indirectly, with the nature of ownership described in the footnotes as being for the benefit of RA Capital funds and a separately managed account.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. [ ARTV ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Director Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$10.88	09/08/2026		A		13,750		(1)	09/07/2036	Common Stock	13,750	$0	13,750	I	See Footnotes(2)(3)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RA Capital Healthcare Fund LP

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kolchinsky Peter

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Shah Rajeev M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.

200 BERKELEY STREET, 18TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the grant of a stock option to Laura Stoppel pursuant to the Issuer's non-employee director compensation policy. The shares subject to the option will vest on the earlier of September 8, 2027 or the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to Dr. Stoppel's continuous service as a director through such vesting date.

2. RA Capital Management, L.P. (the "Adviser") is the investment manager for RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (the "Fund"), RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund"), RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P. (the "Nexus Fund III"), and a separately managed account (the "Account"). The general partner of the Adviser is RA Capital Management GP, LLC (the "Adviser GP"), of which Dr. Peter Kolchinsky and Mr. Rajeev Shah are the managing members. The Adviser, the Adviser GP, the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund III, Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah disclaim beneficial ownership of any of the reported securities, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.

3. Under Dr. Stoppel's arrangement with the Adviser, Dr. Stoppel holds the option for the benefit of the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund III and the Account. Dr. Stoppel is obligated to turn over to the Adviser any net cash or stock received upon exercise of the option, which will offset advisory fees owed by the Fund, the Nexus Fund, the Nexus Fund III and the Account to the Adviser. The Reporting Persons therefore disclaim beneficial ownership of the option and underlying common stock.

Remarks:

Laura Stoppel, a Partner of the Adviser, serves on the Issuer's board of directors

	/s/ Peter Kolchinsky, Manager of RA Capital Management, L.P.	09/08/2026
	/s/ Peter Kolchinsky, Manager of RA Capital Healthcare Fund GP, LLC, the General Partner of RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.	09/08/2026
	/s/ Peter Kolchinsky, Manager of RA Capital Nexus Fund GP, LLC, the General Partner of RA Capital Nexus Fund, L.P.	09/08/2026
	/s/ Peter Kolchinsky, Manager of RA Capital Nexus Fund III GP, LLC, the General Partner of RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P.	09/08/2026
	/s/ Peter Kolchinsky, individually	09/08/2026
	/s/ Rajeev Shah, individually	09/08/2026
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