BLFS Form 4: CHRO Aebersold sells 188 shares under 10b5-1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Human Resources Officer, Sarah Aebersold. On 10/09/2025, she sold 188 shares of common stock at $27.36 per share and now beneficially owns 77,169 shares, held directly. The filing states the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan, effective 01/03/2023, to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 188 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Aebersold Sarah

Role Chief Human Resources Officer

Sold 188 shs ($5K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	188	$27.36	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 77,169 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The sale reported herein was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 (c) trading plan adopted by the reporting person effective as of 01-03-2023 to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock.

FAQ

What insider transaction did BLFS disclose?

The CHRO, Sarah Aebersold, sold 188 shares of common stock at $27.36 on 10/09/2025.

How many BLFS shares does the reporting person own after the sale?

Following the transaction, she beneficially owns 77,169 shares, held directly.

Was the BLFS sale made under a trading plan?

Yes. It was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan effective 01/03/2023.

What was the stated purpose of the BLFS share sale?

To satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock.

What is the role of the reporting person at BLFS?

She is the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

What is the ownership form reported for the remaining shares?

The ownership form is Direct (D).

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/14/2025 - 05:30 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Aebersold Sarah

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3303 MONTE VILLA PARKWAY

SUITE 310

(Street)

BOTHELL WA 98021

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS INC [ BLFS ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/09/2025

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	10/09/2025		S(1)		188	D	$27.36	77,169	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. The sale reported herein was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 (c) trading plan adopted by the reporting person effective as of 01-03-2023 to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Sarah Aebersold	10/14/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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