Cerus (CERS) director receives 60,000 RSUs under 2024 equity plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cerus Corp director Eric Bjerkholt received an equity grant rather than buying shares on the market. He was awarded 60,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) under Cerus’ 2024 Equity Incentive Plan at no cash cost.

Each RSU converts into one share of common stock if it vests. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the day before the next annual stockholder meeting, as long as he continues to serve the company. After this grant, he directly holds 282,133 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BJERKHOLT ERIC

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	60,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 282,133 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 60,000 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 282,133 shares

3 metrics

RSUs granted 60,000 shares Restricted stock units granted to director on 2026-06-02

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated price for RSU award

Shares after transaction 282,133 shares Direct holdings following RSU grant

Key Terms

RSUs, 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, contingent right, vest, +1 more

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RSUs financial

"Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"

vest financial

"The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant"

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.

continuous service financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date."

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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^*

BJERKHOLT ERIC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CERUS CORP

1220 CONCORD AVE

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/02/2026		A		60,000(1)	A	$0	282,133	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. Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date.

	Eric Bjerkholt by Chrystal N. Jensen, attorney-in-fact	06/02/2026
	** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Cerus Corp (CERS) report for Eric Bjerkholt?

Cerus reported that director Eric Bjerkholt received 60,000 restricted stock units as an equity grant. These RSUs were awarded at no cash cost and are part of his director compensation, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of Cerus common stock.

How many Cerus (CERS) shares does Eric Bjerkholt hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the RSU grant, Eric Bjerkholt directly holds 282,133 shares of Cerus common stock. This total includes his existing holdings plus the 60,000 RSUs that can convert to shares if vesting conditions, including continued service to Cerus, are satisfied.

What are the vesting terms of Eric Bjerkholt’s 60,000 Cerus (CERS) RSUs?

The 60,000 RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the day before Cerus’ next annual stockholder meeting. Vesting is conditioned on Eric Bjerkholt’s continuous service to the company through the applicable vesting date.

Under which plan were the new Cerus (CERS) RSUs for Eric Bjerkholt granted?

The RSUs were granted under Cerus’ 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cerus common stock if the stated vesting and continuous service conditions are met.

Does Eric Bjerkholt pay cash for the 60,000 Cerus (CERS) RSUs reported on Form 4?

No cash payment is required for this award; the 60,000 RSUs were granted as compensation at a stated price of $0.00 per share. The economic value to him depends on Cerus’ stock price when the RSUs vest into common shares.