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[Form 4] Corcept Therapeutics Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Form 4 filing, 08/05/2025: Chief Accounting & Technology Officer Joseph Douglas Lyon exercised 5,823 employee stock options at an exercise price of $13.56 (cost ≈ $79k) and immediately sold the same 5,823 shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan at a weighted-average $67.5129, generating gross proceeds of ≈ $393k and a spread of ≈ $314k before taxes.

Following the transactions Lyon directly owns 10,066 CORT common shares, including 1,552 unvested RSAs that vest one year from their respective grant dates, and retains 31,571 vested options. No other classes of securities were affected. The transaction neither alters total shares outstanding nor signals corporate fundamentals, but it represents a partial monetisation by a senior officer at ~5× the option strike.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Comunicazione Formulario 4, 05/08/2025: Il Chief Accounting & Technology Officer Joseph Douglas Lyon ha esercitato 5.823 opzioni azionarie per dipendenti al prezzo di esercizio di 13,56$ (costo ≈ 79k$) e ha immediatamente venduto le stesse 5.823 azioni secondo un piano predefinito 10b5-1 a un prezzo medio ponderato di 67,5129$, generando un ricavo lordo di circa 393k$ e un guadagno di circa 314k$ prima delle tasse.

A seguito delle operazioni, Lyon possiede direttamente 10.066 azioni ordinarie CORT, incluse 1.552 RSAs non ancora maturate che matureranno un anno dopo la rispettiva data di concessione, e mantiene 31.571 opzioni già maturate. Nessun altro tipo di titolo è stato interessato. L’operazione non modifica il numero totale di azioni in circolazione né indica variazioni nei fondamentali aziendali, ma rappresenta una monetizzazione parziale da parte di un dirigente senior a circa 5 volte il prezzo di esercizio dell’opzione.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Presentación del Formulario 4, 05/08/2025: El Director de Contabilidad y Tecnología, Joseph Douglas Lyon, ejerció 5.823 opciones sobre acciones para empleados a un precio de ejercicio de 13,56$ (costo ≈ 79k$) y vendió inmediatamente las mismas 5.823 acciones bajo un plan 10b5-1 preestablecido a un precio promedio ponderado de 67,5129$, generando ingresos brutos de ≈ 393k$ y una ganancia de ≈ 314k$ antes de impuestos.

Tras las transacciones, Lyon posee directamente 10.066 acciones ordinarias de CORT, incluyendo 1.552 RSAs no adquiridas que madurarán un año después de sus respectivas fechas de concesión, y conserva 31.571 opciones adquiridas. No se vieron afectadas otras clases de valores. La transacción no altera el total de acciones en circulación ni indica cambios en los fundamentos corporativos, pero representa una monetización parcial por parte de un alto ejecutivo a aproximadamente 5 veces el precio de ejercicio de la opción.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – 2025년 8월 5일 Form 4 제출: 최고회계기술책임자 Joseph Douglas Lyon은 행사가격 13.56달러로 5,823개의 직원 주식옵션을 행사(비용 약 7만 9천 달러)하고, 미리 설정된 10b5-1 계획에 따라 동일한 5,823주를 가중평균가 67.5129달러에 즉시 매도하여 세전 약 31만 4천 달러의 차익과 약 39만 3천 달러의 총수익을 올렸습니다.

거래 후 Lyon은 1년 후에 각각 부여일로부터 성숙되는 1,552주의 미성숙 RSAs를 포함해 직접 10,066주의 CORT 보통주를 보유하고 있으며, 31,571주의 성숙된 옵션을 유지하고 있습니다. 다른 증권 종류에는 영향이 없었습니다. 이 거래는 총 발행 주식 수를 변경하지 않으며 기업 기본 사항에 변화를 시사하지 않지만, 고위 임원이 옵션 행사가의 약 5배 가격에 일부 수익을 실현한 것입니다.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Dépôt du formulaire 4, 05/08/2025 : Le directeur comptable et technologique Joseph Douglas Lyon a exercé 5 823 options d'achat d'actions pour employés au prix d'exercice de 13,56 $ (coût ≈ 79 k$) et a immédiatement vendu ces mêmes 5 823 actions dans le cadre d'un plan 10b5-1 préétabli à un prix moyen pondéré de 67,5129 $, générant un produit brut d'environ 393 k$ et un écart d'environ 314 k$ avant impôts.

À la suite de ces transactions, Lyon détient directement 10 066 actions ordinaires CORT, dont 1 552 RSAs non acquises qui deviendront acquises un an après leurs dates d'attribution respectives, et conserve 31 571 options acquises. Aucune autre catégorie de titres n'a été affectée. La transaction n'altère ni le nombre total d'actions en circulation ni les fondamentaux de l'entreprise, mais représente une monétisation partielle par un cadre supérieur à environ 5 fois le prix d'exercice de l'option.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Form 4 Einreichung, 05.08.2025: Chief Accounting & Technology Officer Joseph Douglas Lyon übte 5.823 Mitarbeiteraktienoptionen zum Ausübungspreis von 13,56$ (Kosten ≈ 79.000$) aus und verkaufte sofort dieselben 5.823 Aktien im Rahmen eines vorab vereinbarten 10b5-1-Plans zu einem gewichteten Durchschnittspreis von 67,5129$, was Bruttoerlöse von ca. 393.000$ und eine Spanne von ca. 314.000$ vor Steuern ergab.

Nach den Transaktionen besitzt Lyon direkt 10.066 CORT-Stammaktien, darunter 1.552 nicht freigegebene RSAs, die ein Jahr nach ihrem jeweiligen Gewährungsdatum freigegeben werden, und hält 31.571 ausgeübte Optionen. Keine anderen Wertpapierklassen wurden betroffen. Die Transaktion ändert weder die Gesamtzahl der ausstehenden Aktien noch signalisiert sie fundamentale Veränderungen im Unternehmen, stellt jedoch eine teilweise Monetarisierung durch einen leitenden Angestellten zu etwa dem 5-fachen des Optionsausübungspreises dar.

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Insights

TL;DR: Neutral—routine option exercise & sale under 10b5-1 plan; modest insider ownership remains.

The filing shows a standard cashless exercise: Lyon converts 5,823 options struck at $13.56 and sells the same number at ~$67.51. Proceeds likely cover taxes and diversify personal holdings. Post-sale he still holds ~10k shares plus ~31.6k options, keeping incentive alignment. Volume is immaterial relative to CORT’s 102 m share float (<0.01%) and is unlikely to move the stock. No signal on operational outlook; therefore impact on valuation is minimal.

TL;DR: Slightly negative optics—C-level officer liquidates ~$0.4 m, but plan pre-arranged mitigates concern.

Insider sales can be perceived bearish, yet the 10b5-1 plan (adopted 08/30/2024) reduces information-asymmetry risk. Remaining equity stake and unvested RSAs suggest continued commitment. No red flags such as accelerated vesting or option repricing. Governance impact: low.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Comunicazione Formulario 4, 05/08/2025: Il Chief Accounting & Technology Officer Joseph Douglas Lyon ha esercitato 5.823 opzioni azionarie per dipendenti al prezzo di esercizio di 13,56$ (costo ≈ 79k$) e ha immediatamente venduto le stesse 5.823 azioni secondo un piano predefinito 10b5-1 a un prezzo medio ponderato di 67,5129$, generando un ricavo lordo di circa 393k$ e un guadagno di circa 314k$ prima delle tasse.

A seguito delle operazioni, Lyon possiede direttamente 10.066 azioni ordinarie CORT, incluse 1.552 RSAs non ancora maturate che matureranno un anno dopo la rispettiva data di concessione, e mantiene 31.571 opzioni già maturate. Nessun altro tipo di titolo è stato interessato. L’operazione non modifica il numero totale di azioni in circolazione né indica variazioni nei fondamentali aziendali, ma rappresenta una monetizzazione parziale da parte di un dirigente senior a circa 5 volte il prezzo di esercizio dell’opzione.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Presentación del Formulario 4, 05/08/2025: El Director de Contabilidad y Tecnología, Joseph Douglas Lyon, ejerció 5.823 opciones sobre acciones para empleados a un precio de ejercicio de 13,56$ (costo ≈ 79k$) y vendió inmediatamente las mismas 5.823 acciones bajo un plan 10b5-1 preestablecido a un precio promedio ponderado de 67,5129$, generando ingresos brutos de ≈ 393k$ y una ganancia de ≈ 314k$ antes de impuestos.

Tras las transacciones, Lyon posee directamente 10.066 acciones ordinarias de CORT, incluyendo 1.552 RSAs no adquiridas que madurarán un año después de sus respectivas fechas de concesión, y conserva 31.571 opciones adquiridas. No se vieron afectadas otras clases de valores. La transacción no altera el total de acciones en circulación ni indica cambios en los fundamentos corporativos, pero representa una monetización parcial por parte de un alto ejecutivo a aproximadamente 5 veces el precio de ejercicio de la opción.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – 2025년 8월 5일 Form 4 제출: 최고회계기술책임자 Joseph Douglas Lyon은 행사가격 13.56달러로 5,823개의 직원 주식옵션을 행사(비용 약 7만 9천 달러)하고, 미리 설정된 10b5-1 계획에 따라 동일한 5,823주를 가중평균가 67.5129달러에 즉시 매도하여 세전 약 31만 4천 달러의 차익과 약 39만 3천 달러의 총수익을 올렸습니다.

거래 후 Lyon은 1년 후에 각각 부여일로부터 성숙되는 1,552주의 미성숙 RSAs를 포함해 직접 10,066주의 CORT 보통주를 보유하고 있으며, 31,571주의 성숙된 옵션을 유지하고 있습니다. 다른 증권 종류에는 영향이 없었습니다. 이 거래는 총 발행 주식 수를 변경하지 않으며 기업 기본 사항에 변화를 시사하지 않지만, 고위 임원이 옵션 행사가의 약 5배 가격에 일부 수익을 실현한 것입니다.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Dépôt du formulaire 4, 05/08/2025 : Le directeur comptable et technologique Joseph Douglas Lyon a exercé 5 823 options d'achat d'actions pour employés au prix d'exercice de 13,56 $ (coût ≈ 79 k$) et a immédiatement vendu ces mêmes 5 823 actions dans le cadre d'un plan 10b5-1 préétabli à un prix moyen pondéré de 67,5129 $, générant un produit brut d'environ 393 k$ et un écart d'environ 314 k$ avant impôts.

À la suite de ces transactions, Lyon détient directement 10 066 actions ordinaires CORT, dont 1 552 RSAs non acquises qui deviendront acquises un an après leurs dates d'attribution respectives, et conserve 31 571 options acquises. Aucune autre catégorie de titres n'a été affectée. La transaction n'altère ni le nombre total d'actions en circulation ni les fondamentaux de l'entreprise, mais représente une monétisation partielle par un cadre supérieur à environ 5 fois le prix d'exercice de l'option.

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) – Form 4 Einreichung, 05.08.2025: Chief Accounting & Technology Officer Joseph Douglas Lyon übte 5.823 Mitarbeiteraktienoptionen zum Ausübungspreis von 13,56$ (Kosten ≈ 79.000$) aus und verkaufte sofort dieselben 5.823 Aktien im Rahmen eines vorab vereinbarten 10b5-1-Plans zu einem gewichteten Durchschnittspreis von 67,5129$, was Bruttoerlöse von ca. 393.000$ und eine Spanne von ca. 314.000$ vor Steuern ergab.

Nach den Transaktionen besitzt Lyon direkt 10.066 CORT-Stammaktien, darunter 1.552 nicht freigegebene RSAs, die ein Jahr nach ihrem jeweiligen Gewährungsdatum freigegeben werden, und hält 31.571 ausgeübte Optionen. Keine anderen Wertpapierklassen wurden betroffen. Die Transaktion ändert weder die Gesamtzahl der ausstehenden Aktien noch signalisiert sie fundamentale Veränderungen im Unternehmen, stellt jedoch eine teilweise Monetarisierung durch einen leitenden Angestellten zu etwa dem 5-fachen des Optionsausübungspreises dar.

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).
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*
Lyon Joseph Douglas

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INCORPORATED
101 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CA 94065

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC [ CORT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See Remarks
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2025
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 08/01/2025 M 5,823 A $13.56 15,889(1) D
Common Stock 08/01/2025 S(2) 5,823 D $67.5129(3) 10,066(1) 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) $13.56 08/01/2025 M 5,823 (4) 02/07/2030 Common Stock 5,823 $0 31,571 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 372 shares underlying unvested restricted stock awards granted to the Reporting Person by the Issuer on September 3, 2024, 215 shares underlying unvested restricted stock awards granted to the Reporting Person by the Issuer on December 2, 2024, 216 shares underlying unvested restricted stock awards granted to the Reporting Person by the Issuer on March 3, 2025 and 749 shares underlying unvested restricted stock awards granted to the Reporting Person by the Issuer on June 2, 2025. 100% of the shares underlying the restricted stock awards will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date provided the Reporting Person satisfies certain requirements.
2. The transaction was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 30, 2024 in effect at the time of this transaction.
3. Represents the weighted average sale price for the entire number of shares sold. The actual sale prices range from $67.24 to $67.945 per share. Information on the exact number of shares sold at each sale price can be obtained from the Issuer upon request.
4. Fully exercisable.
Remarks:
Chief Accounting & Technology Officer
/s/ Joseph Douglas Lyon 08/05/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many Corcept (CORT) shares did the insider sell?

Joseph Douglas Lyon sold 5,823 shares of common stock on 08/01/2025.

What was the sale price of the CORT shares?

The weighted-average sale price was $67.5129 per share, with trades ranging $67.24–$67.945.

Were the sales under a 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was executed under a 10b5-1 plan adopted 08/30/2024.

How many CORT shares does the officer still own?

After the sale, Lyon directly owns 10,066 common shares plus 31,571 vested options.

What was the exercise price of the options?

The options were exercised at $13.56 per share.

Does this filing impact Corcept’s share count or earnings?

No. The transactions involve existing options and have no effect on outstanding share count or earnings.
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