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Cibus (CBUS) awards CSO 57K shares and 114K stock options

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Gocal Gregory Francis William reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cibus, Inc. reported that Chief Scientific Officer & EVP Gregory Francis William Gocal received equity awards on April 24, 2026. He was granted 57,000 shares of Class A common stock and 114,000 stock options to buy Class A common at $1.50 per share.

Following the grant, he directly holds 422,890 common shares and 114,000 options. According to the vesting terms, 1/48th of the options vest monthly on the 24th of each month until the fourth anniversary of the grant date.

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Insider Gocal Gregory Francis William
Role Chief Scientific Officer & EVP
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) 114,000 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 57,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) — 114,000 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 422,890 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Common shares granted 57,000 shares Class A Common Stock grant on April 24, 2026
Options granted 114,000 options Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) grant on April 24, 2026
Option exercise price $1.50 per share Conversion or exercise price for stock options
Shares held after grant 422,890 shares Total Class A Common Stock directly owned post-transaction
Options held after grant 114,000 options Total stock options directly owned post-transaction
Option expiration date April 24, 2036 Expiration of Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)
Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)""
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
conversion or exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "1.5000""
vesting financial
"1/48th of the total options vest monthly on the 24th"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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
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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*
Gocal Gregory Francis William

(Last)(First)(Middle)
6455 NANCY RIDGE DRIVE

(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92121

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cibus, Inc. [ CBUS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Scientific Officer & EVP
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026
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
Class A Common Stock04/24/2026A57,000A$0422,890D
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)$1.504/24/2026A114,00004/24/202704/24/2036(1)Class A Common Stock114,000$0114,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 1/48th of the total options vest monthly on the 24th of each month until the fourth anniversary of the date of the grant.
Jason Stokes, Attorney-in-Fact for Gregory Francis William Gocal04/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did Cibus (CBUS) grant to its Chief Scientific Officer?

Cibus granted its Chief Scientific Officer Gregory Francis William Gocal 57,000 Class A common shares and 114,000 stock options. The options allow him to buy Class A common stock at a $1.50 exercise price under a multi-year vesting schedule.

What is the exercise price and term of the new Cibus (CBUS) stock options?

The new stock options granted to Gregory Gocal have a $1.50 per share exercise price and expire on April 24, 2036. They are tied to 114,000 underlying Class A common shares, giving him long-dated potential ownership if exercised.

How do the Cibus (CBUS) options granted to the CSO vest over time?

The options vest gradually, with 1/48th of the total vesting each month on the 24th. This schedule continues until the fourth anniversary of the April 24, 2026 grant date, aligning vesting with longer-term service at the company.

How many Cibus (CBUS) shares does the CSO hold after these transactions?

After the April 24, 2026 awards, Gregory Gocal directly holds 422,890 shares of Cibus Class A common stock. He also holds 114,000 stock options that may become exercisable over time under the disclosed vesting schedule.

Are the Cibus (CBUS) equity awards to the CSO open-market purchases or compensation grants?

The awards are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 lists transaction code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a $0.00 transaction price for both the common shares and the stock options.