CervoMed (CRVO) director and CEO’s spouse granted 8,150 stock options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CervoMed Inc. reported an insider equity award linked to its CEO and President, John J. Alam. The Form 4 shows a grant of stock options covering 8,150 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.91 per share, held indirectly through his spouse.
The options were granted to Dr. Sylvie Gregoire, a non-employee director and spouse of the reporting person. The filing states that Alam disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. The underlying shares vest monthly over one year in substantially equal 1/12 increments, beginning on June 30, 2026, subject to Dr. Gregoire’s continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
ALAM JOHN J
Role
CEO & President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 8,150 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 8,150 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
- Consists of an option to purchase shares of common stock granted to Sylvie Gregoire, PharmD., the Reporting Person's spouse and a non-employee director of the Issuer. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. The shares of common stock underlying the award will vest on a monthly basis over a one-year period in substantially equal 1/12th increments on the last day of each month beginning on June 30, 2026, subject to the Dr. Gregoire's continued service through the applicable vesting date.
Key Figures
Option grant size: 8,150 shares
Exercise price: $2.91 per share
Expiration date: June 8, 2036
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6 metrics
Option grant size
8,150 shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy) granted to director spouse
Exercise price
$2.91 per share
Conversion or exercise price of stock options
Expiration date
June 8, 2036
Option award expiration
Shares underlying award
8,150 shares
Common stock underlying the option award
Post-transaction option holdings
8,150 shares
Total option shares following this transaction, held indirectly
Vesting schedule
1/12 monthly over 1 year
Vesting starts June 30, 2026, subject to continued service
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), non-employee director, Section 16, vesting, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
non-employee director financial
"a non-employee director of the Issuer"
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
vesting financial
"underlying the award will vest on a monthly basis over a one-year period"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
What insider transaction did CervoMed (CRVO) disclose in this Form 4?
CervoMed disclosed a grant of stock options for 8,150 shares of common stock to Dr. Sylvie Gregoire, a non-employee director and spouse of CEO John J. Alam, at a $2.91 exercise price.
Who received the CervoMed (CRVO) stock options reported in this filing?
The options were granted to Dr. Sylvie Gregoire, PharmD., a non-employee director of CervoMed and spouse of CEO John J. Alam. The filing notes that Alam disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities for Section 16 and other purposes.
What is the exercise price and expiration date of the CervoMed (CRVO) options?
The stock options have an exercise price of $2.91 per share and an expiration date of June 8, 2036. These terms define the price Dr. Gregoire can pay and the latest date she can exercise the options.
How do the CervoMed (CRVO) options reported here vest over time?
The common stock underlying the option award vests monthly over one year in substantially equal 1/12 increments. Vesting begins on June 30, 2026, and continues each month, contingent on Dr. Gregoire’s continued service with the company.
Does CEO John J. Alam directly own the CervoMed (CRVO) option grant?
The filing states that the options are held by his spouse and that he disclaims beneficial ownership. It specifies that this should not be deemed an admission that he is the beneficial owner for Section 16 or any other purpose.