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Cerus Corp (CERS) CEO trades 16666 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Cerus Corp reported that Chief Executive Officer Vivek K. Jayaraman completed a sale of 16666 shares of Common Stock on July 16, 2026 at $3.16 per share. The sale was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan, and he now directly holds 2232211 shares.

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Insider Jayaraman Vivek K
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 16,666 shs ($53K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1 16,666 $3.16 $53K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,232,211 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. This transaction was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.
Shares sold 16666 shares Common Stock sale by CEO on July 16, 2026
Sale price $3.16 per share Price for Common Stock sold on July 16, 2026
Shares held after sale 2232211 shares Direct Common Stock ownership reported following the transaction
Net shares sold -16666 shares Net buy/sell shares across all transactions in this Form 4
10b5-1 plan financial
"This transaction was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan."
A 10b5-1 plan is a pre-arranged strategy that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times and prices, even while they are aware of confidential information. It acts like a scheduled appointment for trading, helping ensure transactions happen transparently and legally, which can reassure investors that trades are not based on insider knowledge.
Sale in open market or private transaction financial
"Transaction code description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
Chief Executive Officer financial
"Reporting person’s officer title is Chief Executive Officer"
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the top leader of a company, responsible for making major decisions, setting goals, and guiding the organization’s overall direction. Think of the CEO as the captain of a ship, steering it toward success. Investors pay close attention to the CEO because their leadership and strategy can significantly influence the company's performance and future growth.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Cerus (CERS) report for its CEO?
Cerus reported that CEO Vivek K. Jayaraman sold 16666 shares of Common Stock on July 16, 2026 at $3.16 per share. The transaction was classified as a sale in an open market or private transaction under a 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many Cerus (CERS) shares does the CEO hold after this sale?
After the reported sale, CEO Vivek K. Jayaraman directly holds 2232211 shares of Cerus Common Stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining direct ownership as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction report.

Was the Cerus (CERS) CEO share sale made under a 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing notes that the CEO’s sale of 16666 shares was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan, and the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was affirmed, indicating a pre-arranged trading framework for this transaction.

What price did the Cerus (CERS) CEO receive for the shares sold?
The CEO sold 16666 shares of Cerus Common Stock at a price of $3.16 per share. This price applies to the reported transaction dated July 16, 2026, classified as an open-market or private sale of non-derivative Common Stock.

What type of transaction did the Cerus (CERS) CEO report?
The CEO reported a sale transaction of Common Stock, coded as “S” for a sale in an open market or private transaction. It involved 16666 shares on July 16, 2026, with resulting direct ownership of 2232211 shares.

How many shares in total were sold in this Cerus (CERS) Form 4 filing?
The Form 4 filing shows a single reported sale totaling 16666 shares of Cerus Common Stock by CEO Vivek K. Jayaraman. The transactionSummary section also indicates net-sell activity of 16666 shares for this reporting period.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Jayaraman Vivek K
(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 Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/16/2026		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 Stock07/16/2026S16,666(1)D$3.162,232,211D
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. This transaction was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.
Vivek K. Jayaraman, by Chrystal N. Jensen, attorney-in-fact07/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR