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Codexis CEO awarded 85,000 RSUs and large stock option grant

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Codexis, Inc. (CDXS) reported an equity award to its President and CEO, Alison Moore, on Form 4. On 11/13/2025 she received 85,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units, at a stated price of $0. These units vest in three equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date, provided she remains employed.

On the same date she was also granted a stock option for 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.63 per share, expiring on 11/13/2035. The option vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date and 1/48th of the original total each month thereafter, conditioned on continued employment. Following these transactions, she beneficially owns 254,332 shares, including 145,208 restricted stock units.

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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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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*
MOORE ALISON

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O CODEXIS, INC.
200 PENOBSCOT DRIVE

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CA 94063

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CODEXIS, INC. [ CDXS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President and CEO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/13/2025
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 11/13/2025 A 85,000(1) A $0 254,332(2) 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
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $1.63 11/13/2025 A 500,000 (3) 11/13/2035 Common Stock 500,000 $0 500,000 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These restricted stock units vest as to 1/3rd of the shares on each annual anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment through the applicable vesting dates.
2. Includes 145,208 restricted stock units.
3. This option vests and becomes exercisable with respect to 25% of the shares subject thereto on the first anniversary of the grant date, and with respect to 1/48th of the original number of shares subject thereto on each monthly anniversary thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment through the applicable vesting dates.
/s/ Georgia Erbez, as Attorney-in-Fact for Alison Moore 11/17/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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FAQ

What did Codexis (CDXS) CEO Alison Moore report on this Form 4?

Alison Moore, President and CEO of Codexis, Inc. (CDXS), reported receiving 85,000 restricted stock units of common stock and a stock option for 500,000 shares on 11/13/2025.

What are the vesting terms of the 85,000 Codexis (CDXS) restricted stock units?

The 85,000 restricted stock units vest as to one-third of the shares on each annual anniversary of the 11/13/2025 grant date, subject to Alison Moore’s continued employment through each vesting date.

What are the key terms of the 500,000 Codexis (CDXS) stock options granted to the CEO?

The stock option covers 500,000 shares of Codexis common stock at an exercise price of $1.63 per share. It was granted on 11/13/2025 and expires on 11/13/2035.

How do the Codexis CEO’s 500,000 options vest over time?

The option vests and becomes exercisable for 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, then for 1/48th of the original 500,000 shares on each monthly anniversary thereafter, contingent on continued employment.

How many Codexis (CDXS) shares does Alison Moore own after these equity awards?

After the reported transactions, Alison Moore beneficially owns 254,332 shares of Codexis common stock, which includes 145,208 restricted stock units.

Were the Codexis (CDXS) restricted stock units granted at a purchase price?

The 85,000 restricted stock units of Codexis common stock were reported with a price of $0, reflecting that they are equity awards rather than shares purchased for cash.

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