Glaukos (NYSE: GKOS) president sells 4,502 shares after option exercise
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Glaukos Corporation’s president and COO, Joseph E. Gilliam, reported option exercises and a share sale. On January 21, 2026, he exercised stock options for 2,602 and 1,900 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $55.18 per share. This resulted in the acquisition of 4,502 common shares, which were then sold the same day at a weighted average price of $124.65 per share, in trades ranging from $124.47 to $124.75, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 11, 2025. After these transactions, he directly holds 92,366 shares of common stock, including 62,605 restricted stock units that have not yet vested or been delivered.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 4,502 shares ($561,174)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Gilliam Joseph E
Role
PRESIDENT & COO
Sold
4,502 shs ($561K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 2,602 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 1,900 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,502 | $55.18 | $248K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,502 | $124.65 | $561K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 62,411 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 96,868 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 62,605 restricted stock units that have not yet vested or been delivered to the Reporting Person. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on June 11, 2025. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $124.47 to $124.75. The price reported above reflects the weighted average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected. The option exercises reported in this Form 4 were effectuated pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on June 11, 2025. Represents a portion of an option to purchase shares of common stock previously granted by the Issuer on March 24, 2022, the vesting of which was subject to the Issuer's achievement of certain pre-determined operational targets over a multi-year performance period. Represents a portion of an option to purchase shares of common stock previously granted by the Issuer to the Reporting Person on March 24, 2022 in connection with his promotion to President and Chief Operating Officer, the vesting of which was subject to the Issuer's achievement of certain multi-year performance goals.
FAQ
What insider transaction did GKOS president Joseph E. Gilliam report?
On January 21, 2026, Joseph E. Gilliam exercised stock options and acquired 4,502 Glaukos common shares at an exercise price of $55.18 per share, then sold 4,502 shares on the same day.
Were the GKOS insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The reported sales and option exercises were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Joseph E. Gilliam on June 11, 2025.
What portion of Joseph E. Gilliam’s GKOS holdings are restricted stock units?
His reported holdings include 62,605 restricted stock units that have not yet vested or been delivered.
What are the details of the Glaukos stock options exercised by the insider?
He exercised stock options covering 2,602 and 1,900 shares of Glaukos common stock at an exercise price of $55.18 per share, from grants dated March 24, 2022 that were tied to multi-year performance goals.