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Director at Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK) awarded shares and options

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Cytokinetics director B. Lynne Parshall received new equity awards. On 2026-05-27, she was granted 2,851 shares of Cytokinetics common stock at no cost, increasing her direct holdings to 20,784 shares.

She was also granted a non-qualified stock option for 4,301 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $77.15 per share, expiring on 2036-05-26. These awards are compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases or sales.

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Insider PARSHALL B LYNNE
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 4,301 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,851 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,301 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 20,784 shares (Direct)
Common stock grant 2,851 shares Awarded on 2026-05-27 at $0.00 per share
Shares held after grant 20,784 shares Director’s direct common stock holdings post-transaction
Option grant size 4,301 shares Non-qualified stock option covering common stock
Option exercise price $77.15 per share Conversion or exercise price for the option
Option expiration 2036-05-26 Expiration date of the non-qualified stock option
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "77.1500""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

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FAQ

What did CYTK director B. Lynne Parshall report in this Form 4?

Director B. Lynne Parshall reported receiving equity awards in Cytokinetics common stock. She was granted 2,851 shares at no cost and a non-qualified stock option for 4,301 shares, reflecting compensation rather than open-market trading activity.

How many CYTK common shares does B. Lynne Parshall hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, B. Lynne Parshall directly holds 20,784 shares of Cytokinetics common stock. This total includes the newly granted 2,851 shares, which were awarded at no cost as part of her director compensation.

What are the key terms of the stock options granted to the CYTK director?

The director received a non-qualified stock option covering 4,301 shares of Cytokinetics common stock. The option has an exercise price of $77.15 per share and an expiration date of 2036-05-26, providing long-term potential equity exposure.

Does this CYTK Form 4 show the director buying or selling shares in the market?

The Form 4 does not show open-market buying or selling. Instead, it reports a grant of 2,851 common shares and a non-qualified stock option for 4,301 shares, both received as compensation with no purchase price paid per share.

Is the CYTK director’s option grant linked to any remaining derivative holdings?

This filing shows a newly granted non-qualified stock option for 4,301 shares as of 2026-05-27. The derivative summary does not list additional remaining derivative positions beyond this award in the provided data.
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
Estimated average burden
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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*
PARSHALL B LYNNE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
350 OYSTER POINT BLVD

(Street)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94080

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CYTOKINETICS INC [ CYTK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026
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 Stock05/27/2026A2,851A$020,784D
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
Non-Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$77.1505/27/2026A4,30106/27/202605/26/2036Common Stock4,301$04,301D
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ John O. Faurescu, attorney-in-fact for Ms. Parshall05/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)