Edesa Biotech Form 4: Insider Nijhawan receives 6.8k RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 08/04/2025, Edesa Biotech (EDSA) filed a Form 4 disclosing that CEO, Director and 10% owner Pardeep Nijhawan acquired 6,802 common shares on 08/01/2025. The shares were issued as restricted share units that vested immediately at a cost basis of $0 under the company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan.

Following the grant, Nijhawan’s direct holdings rose to 463,755 shares. He also reports 459,428 shares held indirectly through affiliated entities and a family trust: 341,702 by Pardeep Nijhawan Medicine Professional Corp., 53,104 by 1968160 Ontario Inc., 32,013 by The Digestive Health Clinic Inc., and 32,609 by The New Nijhawan Family Trust 2015. No derivative securities or dispositions were reported.

The filing reflects a routine equity award that slightly increases insider ownership and further aligns the CEO’s economic interests with those of common shareholders; it does not signal any immediate strategic or financial shift.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Minor RSU grant to CEO; neutral impact, modestly higher alignment.

The 6,802-share RSU award represents a fraction of Edesa’s outstanding equity and raises Nijhawan’s direct stake by roughly 1.5%. With no cash outlay and immediate vesting, the transaction merely compensates the executive and does not alter capital structure or liquidity. Absence of sales or derivative activity suggests the insider maintains a long bias. Given Edesa’s typical daily trading volume, the share count is immaterial to float. Investors should view the filing as routine housekeeping rather than an indicator of forthcoming corporate events.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Routine equity compensation; governance risk unchanged.

The grant follows the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, indicating board-approved procedures. Total beneficial ownership exceeds 920k shares, preserving Nijhawan’s >10% status and voting power. No related-party red flags emerge because grants to executives are customary. Continuous reporting compliance under Section 16 demonstrates adequate disclosure practices. Overall, the event is governance-neutral.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Nijhawan Pardeep

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	6,802	$0.00	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 463,755 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 341,702 shares (Indirect, Held by Pardeep Nijhawan Medicine Professional Corporation)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects a grant of restricted share units, which vested in full upon grant, pursuant to the Issuer's 2019 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. Each of Pardeep Medicine Professional Corporation, The Digestive Health Clinic Inc. and 1968160 Ontario Inc. are wholly-owned by Reporting Person. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Reporting Person is a co-trustee of The New Nijhawan Family Trust 2015. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

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^*

Nijhawan Pardeep

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EDESA BIOTECH INC.

100 SPY COURT

(Street)

MARKHAM A6 L3R 5H6

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Edesa Biotech, Inc. [ EDSA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

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 Shares	08/01/2025		A		6,802(1)	A	$0(1)	463,755	D
Common Shares								341,702	I	Held by Pardeep Nijhawan Medicine Professional Corporation(2)
Common Shares								32,609	I	Held by The New Nijhawan Family Trust 2015(3)
Common Shares								32,013	I	Held by The Digestive Health Clinic Inc.(2)
Common Shares								53,104	I	Held by 1968160 Ontario Inc.(2)

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects a grant of restricted share units, which vested in full upon grant, pursuant to the Issuer's 2019 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan.

2. Each of Pardeep Medicine Professional Corporation, The Digestive Health Clinic Inc. and 1968160 Ontario Inc. are wholly-owned by Reporting Person. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

3. Reporting Person is a co-trustee of The New Nijhawan Family Trust 2015. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

	/s/ Peter J. Weiler, Attorney-in-Fact for Pardeep Nijhawan	08/04/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many EDSA shares did CEO Pardeep Nijhawan acquire on 08/01/2025?

He received 6,802 common shares via a restricted share unit grant.

What is Nijhawan’s total direct ownership in Edesa Biotech after the grant?

His direct holdings total 463,755 shares following the reported transaction.

Were any derivative securities or share sales reported in this Form 4?

No. The filing lists no derivative positions and no dispositions.

What entities hold Nijhawan’s indirect shares in EDSA?

Indirect holdings are through Pardeep Nijhawan Medicine Professional Corp., 1968160 Ontario Inc., The Digestive Health Clinic Inc., and The New Nijhawan Family Trust 2015.

Did the RSU grant require any cash payment by the CEO?

No. The RSUs vested immediately at a $0 exercise price.