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Director Michael Heffernan of enGene (ENGN) awarded options on 31,000 shares

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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 Heffernan Michael Thomas
Role null
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)
  1. [object Object]
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
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.
annual meeting of shareholders financial
"the registrant's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Common Shares financial
"underlying_security_title: Common Shares"
Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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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
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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*
Heffernan Michael Thomas

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O 4868 RUE LEVY, SUITE 220

(Street)
SAINT-LAURENTH4R 2P1

(City)(State)(Zip)

QUEBEC, CANADA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
enGene Therapeutics Inc. [ ENGN ]
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)
06/16/2026
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
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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$1.7506/16/2026A31,000 (1)06/16/2036Common Shares31,000$031,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This option vests fully on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, which was June 9, 2026 or (ii) the registrant's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.
/s/ Lee Giguere, as attorney-in-fact for the Reporting Person06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many enGene (ENGN) shares are covered by Heffernan’s new stock option?

The reported stock option grant covers 31,000 underlying Common Shares of enGene Therapeutics Inc. This means he may acquire up to 31,000 shares by exercising the option, subject to its vesting schedule and the stated expiration date.

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.