Biodesix chairman acquires 1,360 shares via conversion
After conversion, John Patience reported direct holdings of 26,743 common shares and 1,361 RSUs.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Biodesix Inc. chairman and director John Patience converted 1,360 restricted stock units (RSUs) into 1,360 common shares on September 30, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share. The RSUs vest in four substantially equal installments on March 31, 2026, June 30, 2026, September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2026, generally subject to continued service.
Insider Trade Summary
1,360 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
PATIENCE JOHN
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 | 1,360 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 1,360 | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 1,361 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 26,743 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 107,664 shares (Indirect, By Patience Enterprises LP);
Common Stock — 241,480 shares (Indirect, By John Patience Living Trust dated 7/23/1993);
Common Stock — 2,649 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit (the "RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock ("Common Stock").
- F2. The Reporting Person is the sole general partner of Patience Enterprises LP. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F3. The Reporting Person is the sole trustee of John Patience Living Trust (July 23, 1993).
- F4. These RSUs vest in four substantially equal installments on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2026, generally subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer, and have no expiration date.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 1,360 RSUs
Common shares acquired: 1,360 shares
Direct common shares after transaction: 26,743 shares
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RSUs converted
1,360 RSUs
September 30, 2026
Common shares acquired
1,360 shares
Through RSU conversion on September 30, 2026
Direct common shares after transaction
26,743 shares
September 30, 2026
RSUs after transaction
1,361 RSUs
September 30, 2026
Common shares held by Patience Enterprises LP
107,664 shares
Indirect holdings as of September 30, 2026
Common shares held by John Patience Living Trust
241,480 shares
Indirect holdings as of September 30, 2026
Spouse's common shares
2,649 shares
Indirect holdings as of September 30, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, vest, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest
4 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
vest financial
"These RSUs vest in four substantially equal installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest regulatory
"to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
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What vesting schedule applies to John Patience's BDSX RSUs?
The RSUs vest in four substantially equal installments on March 31, 2026, June 30, 2026, September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2026, generally subject to John Patience's continued service with Biodesix Inc.
What indirect BDSX holdings are listed for John Patience?
As of September 30, 2026, reported indirect common-stock positions included 107,664 shares held by Patience Enterprises LP, 241,480 shares by John Patience Living Trust dated July 23, 1993, and 2,649 shares by his spouse. Patience was the LP's sole general partner and the trust's sole trustee; he disclaimed beneficial ownership of the LP securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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