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BioCardia (BCDA) CEO Altman has RSU tax shares withheld, receives new option grant

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BioCardia, Inc. President and CEO Peter Altman reported routine equity compensation activity. On July 2, 2026, 54,606 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $1.24 per share to cover income tax obligations on vested RSUs, and this did not represent a market sale by Altman. Following this tax-withholding disposition, he directly held 356,585 common shares. On July 6, 2026, he received a grant of stock options for 57,688 shares of common stock at a $1.20 exercise price, expiring on July 6, 2036, with vesting in 1/48th monthly installments beginning August 6, 2026, contingent on continued service, resulting in 147,903 options held after the grant.

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Insider Altman Peter
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (right to buy) 57,688 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 54,606 $1.24 $68K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 147,903 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 356,585 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reported securities represent the shares that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax, withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement on July 2, 2026, of the RSUs vested on June 29, 2026 and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person. The option vests and becomes exercisable as to 1/48th of the shares on August 6, 2026, and each month thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through such date.
RSU tax-withholding shares 54,606 shares Common stock withheld on July 2, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations
Withholding reference price $1.24 per share Price used for 54,606 common shares withheld for tax obligations
Post-transaction common shares 356,585 shares Common stock directly held after July 2, 2026 tax-withholding disposition
New option grant size 57,688 options Stock options granted on July 6, 2026 over common stock
Option exercise price $1.20 per share Exercise price for 57,688 newly granted stock options
Option expiration date July 6, 2036 Expiration for newly granted stock options
Post-grant options held 147,903 options Total stock options held following the July 6, 2026 grant
RSUs financial
"the net settlement on July 2, 2026, of the RSUs vested on June 29, 2026"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement on July 2, 2026, of the RSUs vested"
stock option financial
"The option vests and becomes exercisable as to 1/48th of the shares"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
income tax, withholding and remittance obligations financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax, withholding and remittance obligations"
vests and becomes exercisable financial
"The option vests and becomes exercisable as to 1/48th of the shares on August 6, 2026"
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FAQ

What insider transactions did BioCardia (BCDA) report for Peter Altman?

BioCardia reported that CEO Peter Altman had 54,606 shares withheld to cover tax obligations on vested RSUs and received a grant of 57,688 stock options at a $1.20 exercise price, expiring in 2036, as part of his equity compensation.

Did BioCardia CEO Peter Altman sell BCDA shares in this Form 4 filing?

No, the filing states the 54,606 shares were withheld by BioCardia to satisfy income tax and withholding obligations on vested RSUs. The footnote clarifies this was a tax-withholding disposition by the issuer and does not represent an open-market sale by Altman.

What are the terms of Peter Altman’s new BioCardia stock option grant?

Peter Altman was granted options for 57,688 shares of BioCardia common stock at a $1.20 exercise price, expiring July 6, 2036. The options vest monthly in 1/48th increments starting August 6, 2026, subject to his continued service with the company.

How many BioCardia shares does Peter Altman hold after the reported transactions?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Peter Altman directly holds 356,585 shares of BioCardia common stock. The filing also shows he holds 147,903 stock options following the new grant, providing additional potential future equity exposure if those options are exercised.

Why were 54,606 BioCardia shares withheld in Peter Altman’s Form 4?

The 54,606 shares were withheld by BioCardia to meet income tax, withholding, and remittance obligations from the net settlement of RSUs that vested on June 29, 2026. This mechanism settles taxes without requiring Altman to sell shares in the open market.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Altman Peter

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BIOCARDIA, INC.
320 SOQUEL WAY

(Street)
SUNNYVALE CALIFORNIA 94085

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BioCardia, Inc. [ BCDA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/02/2026F54,606(1)D$1.24(1)356,585D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)$1.207/06/2026A57,688 (2)07/06/2036Common stock57,688$0147,903D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reported securities represent the shares that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax, withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement on July 2, 2026, of the RSUs vested on June 29, 2026 and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person.
2. The option vests and becomes exercisable as to 1/48th of the shares on August 6, 2026, and each month thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through such date.
/s/ David McClung, by power of attorney07/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)