Cerus (CERS) Chief Legal Officer receives 200,000-share RSU stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jensen Chrystal reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CERUS CORP Chief Legal Officer Chrystal Jensen received a stock-based compensation award. On April 1, 2026, Jensen was granted 200,000 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

The RSUs represent a right to receive one share of common stock for each unit and vest in full one year from the grant date, as long as Jensen remains in continuous service. After this grant, Jensen directly holds 1,146,131 shares of CERUS CORP common stock.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine one-year RSU grant increases insider equity holdings.

CERUS CORP granted Chief Legal Officer Chrystal Jensen 200,000 restricted stock units that convert into common shares after vesting. This is compensation, not an open-market purchase, and carries no direct cash cost at grant.

The RSUs vest in full one year from the April 1, 2026 grant date, subject to continuous service, which encourages short-term retention. Following the award, Jensen holds 1,146,131 common shares directly, indicating a meaningful ongoing equity stake tied to company performance.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jensen Chrystal

Role Chief Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	200,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,146,131 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 200,000 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 1,146,131 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 200,000 shares Restricted stock units granted April 1, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Recorded price for RSU compensation award

Shares after transaction 1,146,131 shares Direct common stock holdings following grant

Vesting period 1 year RSUs vest in full one year from grant date

Key Terms

RSUs, contingent right, continuous service, restricted stock units

4 terms

RSUs financial

"Granted in the form of a RSUs representing a contingent right"

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.

contingent right financial

"RSUs representing a contingent right to receive one share"

continuous service financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer"

restricted stock units financial

"The RSUs vest in full one year from date of the grant"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jensen Chrystal

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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	04/01/2026		A		200,000(1)	A	$0	1,146,131	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. Granted in the form of a RSUs representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in full one year from date of the grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date.

	Chrystal N. Jensen	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CERUS CORP (CERS) disclose about Chrystal Jensen in this Form 4?

CERUS CORP reported that Chief Legal Officer Chrystal Jensen received a grant of 200,000 restricted stock units of common stock on April 1, 2026. These units are a form of stock-based compensation rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many CERUS CORP shares did Chrystal Jensen acquire in this transaction?

Chrystal Jensen was granted 200,000 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of CERUS CORP common stock. The grant price is recorded as $0.00 per share, reflecting that this is a compensation award, not a market transaction.

When do Chrystal Jensen’s CERUS CORP RSUs from this grant vest?

The 200,000 restricted stock units vest in full one year after the April 1, 2026 grant date. Vesting is conditioned on Jensen’s continuous service with CERUS CORP through that one-year vesting date, aligning the award with short-term retention and performance.

What is Chrystal Jensen’s total CERUS CORP share ownership after this RSU grant?

After the reported RSU grant, Chrystal Jensen directly holds 1,146,131 shares of CERUS CORP common stock. This figure reflects her direct ownership position following the award and indicates a substantial equity stake tied to the company’s future performance.

Is Chrystal Jensen’s CERUS CORP Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The Form 4 transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not a market buy or sell. Jensen received 200,000 restricted stock units as compensation, with a recorded price of $0.00 per share and future delivery dependent on vesting conditions.

What conditions apply to Chrystal Jensen’s new CERUS CORP restricted stock units?

The RSUs are a contingent right to receive one share of common stock per unit. They vest in full one year after April 1, 2026, provided Chrystal Jensen maintains continuous service with CERUS CORP through that vesting date, as described in the footnote.