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Cerus (CERS) CFO logs tax-related share sale and new stock grant

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Cerus Corp Chief Financial Officer Kevin Dennis Green reported two stock transactions involving the company’s common shares. He sold 33,676 shares at a weighted average price of about $2.94 per share under a pre-set Rule 10b5-1 instruction to cover statutory tax withholding and brokerage fees tied to restricted stock unit vesting, which the footnote explains was not a discretionary sale.

On the same date, he also acquired 63,600 shares through a grant or award at no cost. Following these transactions, he directly holds 1,095,864 shares of Cerus common stock.

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Insider Green Kevin Dennis
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 33,676 shs ($99K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 63,600 $0.00 --
Sale Common Stock 33,676 $2.9429 $99K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,095,864 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.84 to $3.03 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth.
Shares sold 33,676 shares Open-market sale on 2026-06-30
Sale price (weighted average) $2.9429 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-06-30
Sale price range $2.84–$3.03 per share Multiple transactions on 2026-06-30
Shares granted 63,600 shares Grant/award acquisition at $0.00 per share
Holdings after transactions 1,095,864 shares Direct ownership after sale and grant
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
statutory tax withholding obligations financial
"to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees"
weighted average sales price financial
"Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions"
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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).
X
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*
Green Kevin Dennis
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CERUS CORPORATION
1220 CONCORD AVE SUITE 600
(Street)
CONCORD CALIFORNIA 94520
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CERUS CORP [ CERS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026		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 Stock06/30/2026A63,600D$0.001,095,864D
Common Stock06/30/2026S33,676(1)D$2.9429(2)1,062,188D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person.
2. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.84 to $3.03 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth.
Kevin D. Green, by Chrystal N. Jensen, attorney-in-fact07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Cerus (CERS) CFO Kevin Green report?

Cerus CFO Kevin Dennis Green reported selling 33,676 common shares and receiving a grant of 63,600 shares. The sale was linked to tax withholding for restricted stock units, while the grant increased his overall direct holdings.

At what price did the Cerus (CERS) CFO sell his shares?

Kevin Green sold 33,676 Cerus common shares at a weighted average price of approximately $2.9429 per share. A footnote notes the trades occurred in multiple transactions between $2.84 and $3.03 per share, all on the same date.

Why did the Cerus (CERS) CFO sell 33,676 shares?

The 33,676-share sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 instruction to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and related brokerage fees from restricted stock unit vesting, and the filing states it did not represent a discretionary sale by Kevin Green.

How many Cerus (CERS) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported sale and grant, Kevin Green directly holds 1,095,864 Cerus common shares. This total reflects the net effect of selling 33,676 shares and receiving a 63,600-share award on the transaction date disclosed in the filing.

What kind of share award did the Cerus (CERS) CFO receive?

The filing shows Kevin Green acquired 63,600 Cerus common shares at a price of $0.00 per share, classified as a grant or award acquisition. The footnote connects activity to restricted stock unit vesting and related tax obligations.

Were the Cerus (CERS) CFO share sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the 33,676 shares were sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1, elected on the grant date, specifically to cover tax withholding and brokerage fees tied to restricted stock unit vesting.