Glaukos (GKOS) corrects director option price in amended Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GLAUKOS Corp director Gilbert H. Kliman received a grant of 2,987 stock options, each with an exercise price of $106.52. The options relate to common stock and were awarded under the company’s Director Compensation Policy as part of his board compensation.
This Form 4/A is an amendment to a prior filing that had mistakenly reported the exercise price as $53.57. The options were granted on May 28, 2026, vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, and expire on May 28, 2036.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Kliman Gilbert H
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 2,987 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 2,987 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- This Form 4A amends a Form 4 filed June 1, 2026 that incorrectly reported the exercise price of options granted to the Reporting Person on May 28, 2026 as $53.57. The correct exercise price for the options granted is $106.52, as shown above. Granted pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy. Vests in full on the one-year anniversary of grant date.
Key Figures
Options granted: 2,987 options
Exercise price: $106.52 per share
Incorrect prior price: $53.57 per share
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Options granted
2,987 options
Stock Option (Right to Buy) granted May 28, 2026
Exercise price
$106.52 per share
Correct exercise price for options granted May 28, 2026
Incorrect prior price
$53.57 per share
Erroneous exercise price reported in original Form 4
Underlying shares
2,987 shares
Common Stock underlying the stock options
Vesting date
One year from May 28, 2026
Options vest in full on one-year anniversary of grant
Expiration date
May 28, 2036
Options expire ten years after grant date
Post-transaction derivative holding
2,987 options
Total stock options held following this grant
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), Director Compensation Policy, Form 4A, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
Director Compensation Policy financial
"Granted pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy."
Form 4A regulatory
"This Form 4A amends a Form 4 filed June 1, 2026"
exercise price financial
"incorrectly reported the exercise price of options granted"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
vests in full financial
"Vests in full on the one-year anniversary of grant date."
FAQ
What insider transaction did GLAUKOS (GKOS) report in this Form 4/A?
GLAUKOS reported a grant of 2,987 stock options to director Gilbert H. Kliman. These options are part of his board compensation and give him the right to buy common shares at a fixed exercise price in the future.
Why was this GLAUKOS (GKOS) Form 4/A filed as an amendment?
The Form 4/A corrects an error in a prior Form 4 filed June 1, 2026. That earlier filing mistakenly listed the option exercise price as $53.57; the correct exercise price is $106.52, which is now reflected accurately.
What are the key terms of the stock options granted to the GLAUKOS (GKOS) director?
Director Gilbert H. Kliman was granted 2,987 stock options with a $106.52 exercise price. The options vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the May 28, 2026 grant date and expire on May 28, 2036, if not exercised earlier.
Is the GLAUKOS (GKOS) director’s option grant an open-market purchase or sale?
The transaction is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market trade. The director received 2,987 stock options as an award under the Director Compensation Policy, giving future purchase rights rather than reflecting a current market buy or sell.
How many GLAUKOS (GKOS) options does the director hold after this grant?
Following this transaction, the director is reported as holding 2,987 stock options from this grant. These options are directly owned and relate to GLAUKOS common stock, subject to vesting and the stated expiration date.