Glaukos Corp (GKOS) director Kliman receives new RSU and option awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GLAUKOS Corp director Gilbert H. Kliman received new equity awards as part of the company’s director compensation program. He was granted 1,878 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units that vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and will be settled in an equal number of shares.
He also received a stock option for 2,987 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $53.57 per share, vesting in full one year after the grant and expiring on May 28, 2036. After these awards, Kliman directly holds 37,406 shares of common stock. Footnote disclosure states this total includes 4,609 restricted stock units that are either unvested or vested but with delivery deferred.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
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 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,878 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 2,987 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 37,406 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a grant of restricted stock units received by the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy. The units will vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and are payable in an equivalent number of shares of the Issuer's common stock. Includes 4,609 restricted stock units that have not vested or been delivered to the Reporting Person, as well as restricted stock units that have vested but delivery of which has been deferred by the Reporting Person. Granted pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy. Vests in full on the one-year anniversary of grant date.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 1,878 shares
Option grant size: 2,987 shares
Option exercise price: $53.57 per share
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RSU grant
1,878 shares
Restricted stock units granted May 28, 2026, vest in one year
Option grant size
2,987 shares
Stock option covering common stock granted May 28, 2026
Option exercise price
$53.57 per share
Exercise price for 2,987-share option grant
Option expiration
May 28, 2036
Expiration date of newly granted stock option
Shares held after awards
37,406 shares
Total direct common stock holdings following transactions
Unvested/deferred RSUs included
4,609 units
RSUs unvested or vested with deferred delivery included in total
Award transactions counted as acquisitions
2 transactions
Form 4 shows two grant/award acquisitions on May 28, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Director Compensation Policy, Stock Option (Right to Buy), exercise price, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units received by the Reporting Person"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Director Compensation Policy financial
"received by the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy"
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "53.5700""
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.
grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What equity awards did Gilbert H. Kliman receive from GLAUKOS Corp (GKOS)?
Gilbert H. Kliman received 1,878 restricted stock units and a stock option covering 2,987 shares of common stock. Both awards were granted under GLAUKOS Corp’s Director Compensation Policy as part of his service on the board.
When do Gilbert H. Kliman’s new GLAUKOS (GKOS) equity awards vest?
Both the 1,878 restricted stock units and the option for 2,987 shares vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the May 28, 2026 grant date. Vesting means Kliman earns the right to receive or exercise those shares.
What is the exercise price and term of Gilbert H. Kliman’s new GLAUKOS stock options?
The newly granted stock option covers 2,987 shares of GLAUKOS common stock at an exercise price of $53.57 per share. The option expires on May 28, 2036, giving Kliman up to 10 years from grant to exercise once vested.
Were Gilbert H. Kliman’s recent GLAUKOS (GKOS) transactions open-market buys or sales?
The reported transactions are equity awards, not open-market trades. Kliman received restricted stock units and stock options at no cash cost under the company’s Director Compensation Policy, so there were no market purchases or sales in this filing.