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Galectin Therapeutics Inc. filings document a clinical-stage biotechnology issuer developing galectin-targeted therapeutics, including belapectin for MASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Form 8-K reports furnish operating results, financial condition updates, business updates, Regulation FD materials, and clinical-program disclosures tied to NAVIGATE trial presentations and corporate presentations.
The company’s proxy and governance filings cover director elections, advisory votes on executive compensation, auditor ratification, board changes, officer compensation arrangements, and annual meeting results. Its SEC records also identify GALT common stock registered on The Nasdaq Stock Market and include risk-factor references related to forward-looking clinical development and financing needs.
Galectin Therapeutics director Kevin D. Freeman reported a new stock option award. On January 16, 2026, he was granted a stock option (right to buy) covering 60,000 shares of Galectin Therapeutics common stock at an exercise price of $3.04 per share.
The option was issued under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and will vest 100% on December 31, 2026. Following this grant, Freeman beneficially owns 60,000 derivative securities directly in the form of these stock options.
Galectin Therapeutics director Kary Eldred received a new stock option grant. On January 16, 2026, Eldred was awarded options to purchase 60,000 shares of Galectin Therapeutics common stock at an exercise price of $3.04 per share. These options were issued under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and vest 100% on December 31, 2026, meaning they become fully exercisable on that date. The options expire on January 16, 2036 if not exercised. Following this grant, Eldred beneficially owns 60,000 derivative securities directly in the form of these stock options.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc. reported new equity awards for its President and CEO, Lewis Joel, who also serves as a director. On January 16, 2026, he was granted 84,000 stock options with an exercise price of $3.04 per share under the company’s 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The options vest in four equal installments of 25% on June 30, 2026, December 31, 2026, June 30, 2027, and December 31, 2027.
On the same date, Joel also received 120,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which vest 100% on the earlier of December 31, 2026 or the signing of a partnership agreement. Each vested RSU converts into one share of Galectin common stock.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc. Chief Financial Officer Jack W. Callicutt reported new equity awards from the company. On January 16, 2026, he received a stock option for 65,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.04 per share, expiring on January 16, 2036. The options vest in four equal 25% installments on June 30, 2026, December 31, 2026, June 30, 2027, and December 31, 2027.
On the same date, he was also granted 100,000 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of December 31, 2026 or the signing of a partnership agreement, and, if vested, convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. All awards were issued under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, and are reported as directly owned by the officer.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc. granted stock options to a board member. Director Harold H. Shlevin received stock options covering 60,000 shares of Galectin Therapeutics common stock on January 16, 2026. The options were issued under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan with an exercise price of $3.04 per share and expire on January 16, 2036. The options vest 100% on December 31, 2026, meaning Shlevin must remain eligible through that date before they become fully exercisable. Following this grant, he beneficially owns 60,000 derivative securities, held directly.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc. director Gilbert S. Omenn reported receiving a grant of derivative securities in the form of stock options. On January 16, 2026, he was awarded 60,000 stock options (right to buy) with a stated exercise price of $0 per share, all held in a direct ownership capacity. Following this grant, he beneficially owned 60,000 derivative securities linked to the company’s common stock. The options were issued under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest 100% on December 31, 2026, meaning they become fully exercisable on that date.
Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) director granted stock options
Galectin Therapeutics director Gilbert F. Amelio reported receiving stock options for 60,000 shares of the company’s common stock on January 16, 2026. The options have an exercise price of $3.04 per share and were issued under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. According to the filing, the options vest 100% on December 31, 2026, meaning they become fully exercisable on that date. Following this grant, Amelio beneficially owns 60,000 stock options directly.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc. director Elissa J. Schwartz received a grant of stock options for 60,000 shares of common stock. The options were awarded on January 16, 2026 under the Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan with an exercise price of $3.04 per share and an expiration date of January 16, 2036.
The filing states that these options vest 100% on December 31, 2026, meaning they become fully exercisable on that date. Following this grant, Schwartz beneficially owns 60,000 derivative securities in the form of stock options, held directly.
Galectin Therapeutics director and 10% owner Richard E. Uihlein reported equity awards from the company. On January 16, 2026, he received 60,000 stock options with an exercise price of $3.04 per share under the Galectin Therapeutics Inc. 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These options vest 100% on December 31, 2026.
On the same date, he was also issued 13,158 shares of common stock at $3.04 per share in lieu of a $40,000 cash retainer and meeting fees for 2026, with restrictions on these shares lapsing 25% at the end of each calendar quarter in 2026. Following these transactions, he directly held 10,332,676 common shares and 60,000 options, and indirectly 27,710 shares through the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation, where he shares voting and dispositive power but has no pecuniary interest.
Galectin Therapeutics Inc. President and CEO Joel Lewis, who also serves as a director, reported equity compensation activity involving the company’s common stock. On January 5, 2026, 56,332 shares of common stock were reported at a price of $3.88 per share, reflecting settlement of deferred stock units (DSUs) and related share withholding for taxes. Following the transaction, Lewis beneficially owned 776,260 shares directly, which represent shares underlying DSUs and common stock.
Under Lewis’s employment and Deferred Stock Unit Agreements, 80% of his compensation is paid in DSUs, with DSUs from the amended agreement settling in common stock, including a tranche on January 5, 2026. The filing also shows 2,000 shares held indirectly as custodian for a minor child under the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act, for which Lewis expressly disclaims beneficial ownership.