[Form 4] BioCardia, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Simon H. Stertzer, a director of BioCardia, Inc. (BCDA), reported purchases and related holdings on Form 4. He participated in a public offering that closed on 09/19/2025, purchasing 398,400 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share and receiving 398,400 warrants exercisable into one share each at $1.25. The warrants are dated 09/19/2025 and expire 09/20/2027. After the reported transactions the filing shows 591,054 shares beneficially owned indirectly by entities tied to the reporting person, and several pre-existing holdings across trusts and LLCs are disclosed. The Form 4 is signed by power of attorney on 09/23/2025.
- Director participation in public offering: purchase of 398,400 shares at $1.25 indicates insider investment
- Attached warrants increase potential upside: 398,400 warrants exercisable at $1.25 through 09/20/2027
- Transparent disclosure of indirect holdings: 591,054 shares reported as beneficially owned indirectly across trusts and LLCs
- Reported disposals: the Form 4 shows a disposition of 57,138 shares (listed as D) which reduces direct holdings
- Concentrated indirect ownership: multiple family trusts and entities hold shares, indicating concentrated insider control
Insights
TL;DR: Director purchased equity and matching warrants in a public offering, increasing potential upside without immediate warrant dilution.
The reported purchase of 398,400 shares at $1.25 with 398,400 accompanying warrants is a straightforward participation in the issuer's public offering. This increases the director's economic exposure and potential future equity dilution only upon warrant exercise through 09/20/2027. The filing also discloses substantial indirect holdings (591,054 shares) across trusts and LLCs, indicating continued insider alignment with the company. The transaction appears routine and consistent with offering participation rather than a market signal.
TL;DR: Insider participation in the offering and detailed entity-level disclosures show appropriate reporting and concentrated indirect ownership.
The Form 4 clearly identifies the reporting person as a director and discloses ownership through the Stertzer Family Trust, Windrock Enterprises LLC, Stertzer Gamma Trust, and Stertzer Holdings LLC. These disclosures satisfy transparency expectations for related-party and indirect holdings. The simultaneous receipt of warrants with a two-year term is disclosed with exercise price and expiry, providing necessary governance transparency. No conflicts or amendments are indicated in the filing.