Glaukos (GKOS) director Leana Wen granted RSUs and options in 2026
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GLAUKOS Corp director Leana Wen reported receiving equity compensation on May 28, 2026. She was granted 1,878 restricted stock units under the company’s Director Compensation Policy; these units vest in full one year after the grant and will be settled in an equal number of common shares.
She also received a stock option for 2,987 shares of common stock at 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, Wen directly holds 21,617 shares of common stock, which the filing notes include previously granted restricted stock units that are unvested or deferred.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
WEN LEANA
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 — 21,617 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
Restricted stock units granted: 1,878 units
Stock options granted: 2,987 options
Option exercise price: $53.57 per share
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Restricted stock units granted
1,878 units
Equity award granted May 28, 2026, vesting in one year
Stock options granted
2,987 options
Right to buy Glaukos common stock, granted May 28, 2026
Option exercise price
$53.57 per share
Exercise price for 2,987-share stock option grant
Option expiration date
May 28, 2036
Expiration of stock option granted May 28, 2026
Shares held after transaction
21,617 shares
Total Glaukos common shares directly held by Wen after awards
Unvested/deferred RSUs included
4,609 units
Restricted stock units unvested or with deferred delivery included in holdings
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Director Compensation Policy, Stock Option (Right to Buy), vest in full on the one-year anniversary
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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) … Granted pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy"
vest in full on the one-year anniversary financial
"The units will vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date"
FAQ
What insider transaction did GLAUKOS (GKOS) director Leana Wen report?
Director Leana Wen reported receiving equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units and stock options. On May 28, 2026, she was granted 1,878 restricted stock units and a stock option for 2,987 shares as part of Glaukos’s Director Compensation Policy.
How many GLAUKOS (GKOS) restricted stock units did Leana Wen receive?
Leana Wen received 1,878 restricted stock units from Glaukos on May 28, 2026. According to the filing, these units vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and will be paid in an equivalent number of Glaukos common shares upon settlement.
What are the terms of Leana Wen’s new GLAUKOS (GKOS) stock options?
Wen was granted a stock option covering 2,987 Glaukos common shares with an exercise price of $53.57 per share. The option vests in full one year after the May 28, 2026 grant date and carries an expiration date of May 28, 2036, if not exercised earlier.
Are Leana Wen’s GLAUKOS (GKOS) equity awards part of a compensation policy?
Yes. The filing states both the restricted stock units and the stock option were granted under Glaukos’s Director Compensation Policy. This indicates the awards are standard director compensation rather than open-market purchases or sales, and they follow the policy’s one-year vesting schedule.
When do Leana Wen’s new GLAUKOS (GKOS) restricted stock units vest?
The 1,878 restricted stock units granted to Wen vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the May 28, 2026 grant date. Once vested, they are payable in an equivalent number of Glaukos common shares, increasing her delivered share ownership when settlement occurs.