Fennec Pharmaceuticals (FENC) director exercises 14,344 options and sells shares for tax
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FENNEC PHARMACEUTICALS INC. director Chris A. Rallis reported an option exercise combined with a related share sale. He exercised stock options covering 14,344 Common Shares at $2.44 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 19, 2025. To cover tax obligations from this exercise, 8,346 Common Shares were sold at an average price of $7.04 per share. After these transactions, Rallis directly holds 63,077 Common Shares, reflecting a net increase in his equity position from the option exercise.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 8,346 shares ($58,756)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
RALLIS CHRIS A
Role
null
Sold
8,346 shs ($59K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option | 14,344 | $2.44 | $35K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 14,344 | $2.44 | $35K |
| Sale | Common Shares | 8,346 | $7.04 | $59K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 186,189 shares (Direct, null);
Common Shares — 71,423 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares acquired through the exercise of an option pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on May 19, 2025. Shares sold to satisfy tax obligation on option exercise. Represents options exercised pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on May 19, 2025.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 8,346 shares
Sale price: $7.04/share
Options exercised: 14,344 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
8,346 shares
Common Shares sold at $7.04 on May 11, 2026
Sale price
$7.04/share
Average price for 8,346 Common Shares sold
Options exercised
14,344 shares
Common Shares from stock option exercise
Exercise price
$2.44/share
Strike price of exercised stock options
Shares held after
63,077 Common Shares
Direct holdings following the transactions
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1, open-market sale, Stock Option, tax obligation
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Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"Shares acquired through the exercise of an option pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan adopted on May 19, 2025."
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Stock Option financial
"security_title: Stock Option"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
tax obligation financial
"Shares sold to satisfy tax obligation on option exercise."
FAQ
What insider transactions did FENNEC PHARMACEUTICALS (FENC) director Chris Rallis report?
Director Chris A. Rallis exercised stock options for 14,344 Common Shares at $2.44 and sold 8,346 shares at $7.04. The exercise increased his holdings, while the sale related to tax obligations from the option exercise.
Were the FENC insider transactions tied to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The option exercise for 14,344 shares and the related options are described as executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 19, 2025, indicating the transactions were pre-arranged rather than opportunistic.