Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) CFO awarded 105,000 stock options as equity compensation

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Sullivan Christopher Ryan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Avalo Therapeutics reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Ryan Sullivan, received a grant of stock options representing 105,000 shares of common stock. These options were awarded on February 26, 2026 as an equity-based compensation grant.

The stock option vests 25% on February 26, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in equal monthly installments over the following three years, conditioned on his continued service. After this grant, Sullivan held 105,000 stock options directly.

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^*

Sullivan Christopher Ryan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AVALO THERAPEUTICS, INC.

1500 LIBERTY RIDGE DRIVE, SUITE 321

(Street)

WAYNE PA 19087

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. [ AVTX ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

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

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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$17.64	02/26/2026		A		105,000		(1)	02/26/2036	Common Stock	105,000	$0	105,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The stock option vests twenty-five percent (25%) on February 26, 2027 and the remainder will vest in equal monthly installments over the following three (3) years, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on such vesting date.

	/s/ Christopher Sullivan	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) report for its CFO?

Avalo Therapeutics reported that CFO Christopher Ryan Sullivan received a grant of 105,000 stock options on February 26, 2026. This equity award increases his potential future ownership, aligning his incentives with the company’s long-term performance.

How many Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) stock options were granted to the CFO?

The CFO, Christopher Ryan Sullivan, was granted stock options for 105,000 shares of Avalo Therapeutics common stock. These options were awarded as a compensation grant and are subject to a multi-year vesting schedule linked to his continued service.

When do the newly granted Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) options vest for the CFO?

Twenty-five percent of the stock options vest on February 26, 2027, with the remaining options vesting in equal monthly installments over the following three years. All vesting is contingent on the CFO’s continued service with Avalo Therapeutics.

What type of security did Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) grant to its CFO?

Avalo Therapeutics granted its CFO a stock option, defined as a right to buy common shares in the future. The option represents 105,000 underlying shares and is structured as a long-term equity incentive award with staged vesting.

How many Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) options does the CFO hold after this grant?

Following this award, the Form 4 shows the CFO holding 105,000 stock options directly. This total reflects the newly granted options and represents his reported derivative holdings after the February 26, 2026 equity grant.

Is the Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) CFO’s option grant immediately exercisable?

The option grant is not fully exercisable immediately. Only 25% vests on February 26, 2027, with the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over the next three years, all subject to his continued service with the company.