Axogen (AXGN) discloses 22,500-share performance award to EVP & counsel

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Axogen executive Marc Began, EVP & General Counsel, acquired 22,500 shares of Axogen common stock on 12/04/2025 at a reported price of $0 per share. According to the explanation, these shares were issued upon the attainment of certain performance criteria, indicating a performance-based equity award rather than an open-market purchase. Following this transaction, Began beneficially owns 40,785 shares of Axogen common stock.

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^*

Began Marc A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

13631 PROGRESS BLVD.,

SUITE 400

(Street)

ALACHUA FL 32615

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Axogen, Inc. [ AXGN ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/04/2025

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	12/04/2025		A		22,500(1)	A	$0	40,785	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. This reflects the number of shares issued upon the attainment of certain performance criteria.

Remarks:

	/s/ Marc Began	12/05/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock transaction did Axogen (AXGN) report for Marc Began?

Axogen reported that Marc Began, its EVP & General Counsel, acquired 22,500 shares of Axogen common stock on 12/04/2025 at a price of $0 per share.

Why were the 22,500 Axogen (AXGN) shares issued to Marc Began?

The disclosure states that the 22,500 shares reflect the number of shares issued upon the attainment of certain performance criteria, indicating a performance-based equity award.

How many Axogen (AXGN) shares does Marc Began own after this award?

After the reported transaction, Marc Began beneficially owns 40,785 shares of Axogen common stock.

What is Marc Began’s role at Axogen (AXGN)?

Marc Began is identified as an Officer of Axogen with the title EVP & General Counsel.

Was the reported Axogen (AXGN) transaction in derivative securities?

No derivative securities transactions are shown in the excerpted Table II; the reported activity involves non-derivative common stock in Table I.

What type of security did Marc Began receive from Axogen (AXGN)?

Marc Began received Axogen common stock, with 22,500 shares acquired as noted in the non-derivative securities table.