Director Michael Heffernan of enGene (ENGN) awarded options on 31,000 shares
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
enGene Therapeutics Inc. director Michael Thomas Heffernan reported receiving a stock option grant covering 31,000 Common Shares. The option has an exercise price of $1.75 per share, giving him the right to buy shares at that price in the future.
The option was granted as a compensation award and expires on June 16, 2036. It vests fully on the earlier of the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, which was June 9, 2026, or the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Heffernan Michael Thomas
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 31,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 31,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Option grant size: 31,000 shares
Exercise price: $1.75 per share
Option cost at grant: $0.00 per share
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5 metrics
Option grant size
31,000 shares
Underlying Common Shares in stock option award
Exercise price
$1.75 per share
Stock option conversion or exercise price
Option cost at grant
$0.00 per share
Price paid for the option itself on grant
Expiration date
June 16, 2036
Option expiration for the 31,000-share grant
Shares after transaction
31,000 derivative shares
Total options held following this reported grant
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), vesting commencement date, annual meeting of shareholders, Common Shares, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
vesting commencement date financial
"the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, which was June 9, 2026"
The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What did Michael Thomas Heffernan report in this enGene (ENGN) Form 4?
Michael Thomas Heffernan reported receiving a stock option grant for 31,000 Common Shares of enGene Therapeutics Inc. The option was granted as compensation, not bought on the open market, and gives him the right to purchase shares at a fixed exercise price.
What is the exercise price and expiration date of Heffernan’s enGene (ENGN) option?
The option has an exercise price of $1.75 per share and expires on June 16, 2036. Heffernan can choose to exercise the option before that expiration date, once it has fully vested under the described vesting conditions.
When does Michael Heffernan’s enGene (ENGN) option vest according to the Form 4?
The option vests fully on the earlier of two events: the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, which was June 9, 2026, or enGene’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Full vesting is required before the entire grant can be exercised.
Is Heffernan’s enGene (ENGN) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a compensation grant?
The Form 4 shows a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition, with a price per share of $0.00 for the option itself and a stated exercise price of $1.75 per share.