aTyr Pharma (ATYR) counsel vests RSUs, sells 1,118 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

aTyr Pharma’s general counsel, Nancy Denyes, reported routine equity compensation activity and a small share sale. On February 3, 2026, 2,687 restricted stock units granted in 2022 vested and converted into the same number of common shares. On February 4, 2026, she sold 1,118 shares at $0.9761 per share to cover tax withholding tied to this RSU vesting. After these transactions, she directly owned 33,124 aTyr Pharma common 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^*

DENYES NANCY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10240 SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD

SUITE 300

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CA 92121

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
aTYR PHARMA INC [ ATYR ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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	02/03/2026		M(1)		2,687	A	(2)	34,242	D
Common Stock	02/04/2026		S(3)		1,118	D	$0.9761	33,124	D

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(2)	02/03/2026		M			2,687	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	2,687	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to the Reporting Person on February 3, 2022.

2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Sale made by the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the partial vesting of RSUs granted on February 3, 2022.

4. The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2023, such that the RSUs fully vest on February 3, 2026. The RSUs are subject to accelerated vesting upon termination without cause upon a change of control of the Issuer.

	/s/ Nancy E. Denyes	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who is the insider in this aTyr Pharma (ATYR) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Nancy Denyes, who serves as aTyr Pharma’s General Counsel. The filing reports her equity compensation activity and a related small share sale in early February 2026, all held in her direct ownership.

What share transactions did Nancy Denyes report for aTyr Pharma (ATYR)?

She reported 2,687 shares of common stock acquired on February 3, 2026 through vesting of restricted stock units, and a sale of 1,118 common shares on February 4, 2026 at $0.9761 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

How many aTyr Pharma (ATYR) shares does Nancy Denyes own after these transactions?

After the reported RSU vesting and subsequent sale, Nancy Denyes directly owns 33,124 shares of aTyr Pharma common stock. The derivative position from this particular RSU grant is shown as fully exercised, with no remaining units from that grant.

Why did Nancy Denyes sell 1,118 aTyr Pharma (ATYR) shares?

The 1,118-share sale on February 4, 2026 was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations connected to the partial vesting of restricted stock units granted on February 3, 2022, according to the explanatory footnote in the Form 4 filing.

How do the aTyr Pharma (ATYR) restricted stock units convert in this Form 4?

The restricted stock units convert into aTyr Pharma common stock on a one-for-one basis. In this filing, 2,687 RSUs vested and converted into 2,687 common shares on February 3, 2026, reflecting the compensation structure granted in February 2022.

What is the vesting schedule for the aTyr Pharma (ATYR) RSUs reported?

The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments starting February 3, 2023, and are fully vested by February 3, 2026. They are also subject to accelerated vesting if there is a termination without cause following a change of control of aTyr Pharma.