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CRISPR Therapeutics CEO sells 4,098 shares for taxes

The sale was required under the company's RSU Settlement Policy to fund tax withholding, rather than a discretionary trade.

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CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Chief Executive Officer Samarth Kulkarni received 8,333 Common Shares on October 13, 2026, when 8,333 restricted stock units vested. On October 14, 2026, he sold 4,098 Common Shares at $49.26 per share. The sale was required under the company's RSU Settlement Policy to fund tax withholding and was not a discretionary trade.

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Insider Kulkarni Samarth
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 4,098 shs ($202K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $202K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Shares F2 4,098 $49.26 $202K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 8,333 -- --
Exercise Common Shares F1 8,333 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 259,736 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of CRSP Common Shares.
  2. F2. Amount reported represents the number of shares required to be sold by the reporting person to cover the tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of these restricted stock units. This sale is mandated by the Company's RSU Settlement Policy to fund the tax withholding obligation and does not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person.
  3. F3. This restricted stock unit award was granted on October 13, 2023 with respect to 25,000 Common Shares, with (i) one third of the shares vesting on October 13, 2024, (ii) one third of the shares vesting on October 13, 2025, and (iii) one third of the shares vesting on October 13, 2026.
Common Shares sold 4,098 shares October 14, 2026; required sale to fund tax withholding
Sale price $49.26 per share Common Shares sold on October 14, 2026
Restricted stock units vested 8,333 units October 13, 2026
Common Shares acquired 8,333 shares Received upon conversion of restricted stock units on October 13, 2026
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
RSU Settlement Policy financial
"mandated by the Company's RSU Settlement Policy"
tax withholding obligation financial
"to fund the tax withholding obligation"

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How many CRSP shares did CEO Samarth Kulkarni sell, and at what price?

Samarth Kulkarni, CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Chief Executive Officer, sold 4,098 Common Shares at $49.26 per share on October 14, 2026. The sale was required under the company's RSU Settlement Policy to fund tax withholding for restricted stock unit vesting and was not discretionary. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

How many CRSP restricted stock units vested for Samarth Kulkarni in October 2026?

8,333 restricted stock units converted into 8,333 Common Shares on October 13, 2026. The award was granted on October 13, 2023, with respect to 25,000 Common Shares, with one third vesting on each of October 13, 2024, October 13, 2025, and October 13, 2026.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
Kulkarni Samarth

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/13/2026
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 Shares10/13/2026M8,333A(1)263,834D
Common Shares10/14/2026S4,098(2)D$49.26259,736D
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)10/13/2026M8,333 (3) (3)Common Shares8,333(1)0D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of CRSP Common Shares.
2. Amount reported represents the number of shares required to be sold by the reporting person to cover the tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of these restricted stock units. This sale is mandated by the Company's RSU Settlement Policy to fund the tax withholding obligation and does not represent a discretionary trade by the reporting person.
3. This restricted stock unit award was granted on October 13, 2023 with respect to 25,000 Common Shares, with (i) one third of the shares vesting on October 13, 2024, (ii) one third of the shares vesting on October 13, 2025, and (iii) one third of the shares vesting on October 13, 2026.
/s/ Elizabeth Ryland Waldinger, attorney-in-fact10/15/2026
** 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).
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)

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