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CRISPR Therapeutics grants Kasinger 18,000 options

The General Counsel and Secretary's option award begins vesting on November 26, 2026; restricted stock unit vesting dates run from October 26, 2027, through October 26, 2030.

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CRISPR Therapeutics AG General Counsel and Secretary James R. Kasinger received two equity awards on October 26, 2026: a stock option covering 18,000 Common Shares with a $49.01 exercise price, and 9,000 Restricted Stock Units, each a contingent right to receive one Common Share. The option vests in 48 equal monthly installments starting November 26, 2026, and expires October 26, 2036. One quarter of the restricted stock units vests on each of October 26, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.

Insider KASINGER JAMES R.
Role General Counsel and Secretary
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F1 18,000 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F2, F3 9,000 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 18,000 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 9,000 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. This option was granted on October 26, 2026 with respect to 18,000 Common Shares. 100% of the shares will vest in 48 equal monthly installments, with the first vesting date of November 26, 2026.
  2. F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of CRSP Common Shares.
  3. F3. This restricted stock unit award was granted on October 26, 2026 with respect to 9,000 Common Shares, with (i) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2027, (ii) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2028, (iii) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2029, and (iv) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2030.
Option underlying shares 18,000 Common Shares Stock option granted October 26, 2026
Exercise price $49.01 per share Stock option
Option vesting schedule 48 equal monthly installments First vesting date November 26, 2026
Option expiration date October 26, 2036 Stock option
Restricted Stock Units 9,000 units Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share
Restricted stock unit vesting dates October 26, 2027; October 26, 2028; October 26, 2029; October 26, 2030 One quarter vests on each date
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"stock option covering 18,000 Common Shares"
Restricted Stock Units financial
"9,000 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.
vesting financial
"vests in 48 equal monthly installments"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
contingent right financial
"contingent right to receive one Common Share"

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What equity awards did CRSP General Counsel James R. Kasinger receive?

James R. Kasinger received a stock option covering 18,000 Common Shares with a $49.01 exercise price, plus 9,000 Restricted Stock Units. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share.

When do the CRSP option shares vest?

The option covering 18,000 Common Shares vests in 48 equal monthly installments, with the first vesting date on November 26, 2026. The option expires on October 26, 2036.

When do CRSP's restricted stock units vest?

One quarter of the 9,000 Restricted Stock Units vests on each of October 26, 2027, October 26, 2028, October 26, 2029, and October 26, 2030.

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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
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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).
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*
KASINGER JAMES R.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CRISPR THERAPEUTICS
105 WEST FIRST STREET

(Street)
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02127

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CRISPR Therapeutics AG [ CRSP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
General Counsel and Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/26/2026
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
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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$49.0110/26/2026A18,000 (1)10/26/2036Common Shares18,000$018,000D
Restricted Stock Units(2)10/26/2026A9,000 (3) (3)Common Shares9,000$09,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This option was granted on October 26, 2026 with respect to 18,000 Common Shares. 100% of the shares will vest in 48 equal monthly installments, with the first vesting date of November 26, 2026.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of CRSP Common Shares.
3. This restricted stock unit award was granted on October 26, 2026 with respect to 9,000 Common Shares, with (i) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2027, (ii) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2028, (iii) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2029, and (iv) one quarter of the shares vesting on October 26, 2030.
Elizabeth Ryland Waldinger, attorney-in-fact10/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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