Genmab (NASDAQ: GMAB) sets new board leadership and equity grants

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Genmab A/S reports changes to its board leadership and new employee equity incentives. Following the Annual General Meeting, Deirdre P. Connelly was appointed Chair of the Board and Pernille Erenbjerg was appointed Deputy Chair.

The company decided to grant 5,213 restricted stock units and 4,485 warrants to employees of Genmab and its subsidiaries. Each restricted stock unit is awarded cost-free, has a fair value equal to the closing share price of DKK 1,645.00 at grant, and vests after three years subject to program conditions. Each warrant is also granted cost-free with an exercise price of DKK 1,645.00, has a fair value of DKK 530.62 based on the Black-Scholes formula, vests after three years, and expires seven years from the grant date.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-38976

Genmab A/S
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Carl Jacobsens Vej 30

2500 Valby

Denmark

+45 70 20 27 28
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  Form 40-F 

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in Genmab A/S’s registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-232693, 333-253519, 333-262970, 333-277273, 333-284876 and 333-293505) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit			Description of Exhibit
99.1			Company Announcement Dated March 19, 2026: Constitution of the Board of Directors in Genmab A/S and Grant of Restricted Stock Units and Warrants to Employees in Genmab

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			GENMAB A/S
			BY:			/s/ Anthony Pagano
						Name: Anthony Pagano
						Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

DATE: MARCH 19, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Constitution of the Board of Directors in Genmab A/S and Grant of Restricted Stock Units and Warrants to Employees in Genmab

Company Announcement

COPENHAGEN, Denmark; March 19, 2026 – Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) Following Genmab A/S’ Annual General Meeting held on March 19, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors met to constitute itself. Ms. Deirdre P. Connelly was appointed Chair and Ms. Pernille Erenbjerg was appointed Deputy Chair. It was decided to grant 5,213 restricted stock units and 4,485 warrants to the employees of the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries.

Each restricted stock unit is awarded cost-free and provides the owner with a conditional right to receive one share in Genmab A/S of nominally DKK 1. The fair value of each restricted stock unit is equal to the closing market price on the date of grant of one Genmab A/S share, DKK 1,645.00.

The restricted stock units will vest on the first banking day of the month following a period of three years from the date of grant. Furthermore, the restricted stock units are subject to vesting conditions set out in the restricted stock unit program adopted by the Board of Directors. Information concerning Genmab’s restricted stock unit program can be found on www.genmab.com under Investors > Governance > Compensation > Restricted Stock Units.

The exercise price for each warrant is DKK 1,645.00. Each warrant is awarded cost-free and entitles the owner to subscribe one share of nominally DKK 1 subject to payment of the exercise price. By application of the Black-Scholes formula, the fair value of each warrant can be calculated as DKK 530.62.

The warrants vest three years after the grant date, and all warrants expire at the seventh anniversary of the grant date. The new warrants have been granted on the terms and conditions set out in the warrant program adopted by the Board of Directors on February 23, 2021. Information concerning Genmab’s warrant schemes can be found on www.genmab.com under Investors > Governance > Compensation > Warrants.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases through innovative antibody medicines. For over 25 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has advanced a broad range of antibody-based therapeutic formats, including bispecific antibodies, antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs), immune-modulating antibodies and other next-generation modalities. Genmab’s science powers eight approved antibody medicines, and the company is advancing a strong late-stage clinical pipeline, including wholly owned programs, with the goal of delivering transformative medicines to patients.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Contact:    
Marisol Peron, Senior Vice President, Global Communications & Corporate Affairs

T: +1 609 524 0065; E: mmp@genmab.com

Andrew Carlsen, Vice President, Head of Investor Relations

T: +45 3377 9558; E: acn@genmab.com

The Company Announcement contains forward looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend” and “plan” and similar expressions identify forward looking statements. Actual results or performance may differ materially from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such statements. The important factors that could cause our actual results or performance to differ materially include, among others, risks associated with pre-clinical and clinical development of products,

Genmab A/S
Carl Jacobsens Vej 30
2500 Valby, Denmark Tel: +45 7020 2728
www.genmab.com
Company Announcement no. 18 Page 1/2 CVR no. 2102 3884 LEI Code 529900MTJPDPE4MHJ122

Constitution of the Board of Directors in Genmab A/S and Grant of Restricted Stock Units and Warrants to Employees in Genmab

uncertainties related to the outcome and conduct of clinical trials including unforeseen safety issues, uncertainties related to product manufacturing, the lack of market acceptance of our products, our inability to manage growth, the competitive environment in relation to our business area and markets, our inability to attract and retain suitably qualified personnel, the unenforceability or lack of protection of our patents and proprietary rights, our relationships with affiliated entities, changes and developments in technology which may render our products or technologies obsolete, and other factors. For a further discussion of these risks, please refer to the risk management sections in Genmab’s most recent financial reports, which are available on www.genmab.com and the risk factors included in Genmab’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov. Genmab does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward looking statements in the Company Announcement nor to confirm such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date made or in relation to actual results, unless required by law.

Genmab A/S and/or its subsidiaries own the following trademarks: Genmab®; the Y-shaped Genmab logo®; Genmab in combination with the Y-shaped Genmab logo®; HuMax®; DuoBody®; HexaBody®; DuoHexaBody®, HexElect® and KYSO®.

Genmab A/S
Carl Jacobsens Vej 30
2500 Valby, Denmark Tel: +45 7020 2728
www.genmab.com
Company Announcement no. 18 Page 2/2 CVR no. 2102 3884 LEI Code 529900MTJPDPE4MHJ122

FAQ

What governance changes did Genmab (GMAB) announce in March 2026?

Genmab announced that Deirdre P. Connelly was appointed Chair of the Board and Pernille Erenbjerg was appointed Deputy Chair after the Annual General Meeting. This refreshes the company’s board leadership structure following shareholder approval at the meeting.

How many restricted stock units did Genmab (GMAB) grant to employees?

Genmab granted 5,213 restricted stock units to employees of the company and its subsidiaries. Each unit is awarded cost-free, represents a conditional right to one Genmab share, and vests after three years, subject to conditions in the company’s restricted stock unit program.

What are the key terms of Genmab’s new employee warrants?

Genmab granted 4,485 warrants to employees, each awarded cost-free with an exercise price of DKK 1,645.00. The warrants vest three years after the grant date, expire seven years after grant, and each entitles the holder to subscribe for one share of nominally DKK 1.

How is the fair value of Genmab (GMAB) restricted stock units and warrants determined?

Each restricted stock unit’s fair value equals the DKK 1,645.00 closing share price on the grant date. Each warrant’s fair value is calculated at DKK 530.62 using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula, reflecting assumptions about volatility, time to expiry, and interest rates.

When do Genmab’s newly granted restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the first banking day of the month following three years from the grant date. Vesting is also contingent on conditions set in Genmab’s restricted stock unit program, as described in the company’s investor governance and compensation materials.

Where can investors find more details on Genmab (GMAB) equity compensation programs?

Investors can find details on Genmab’s restricted stock unit program and warrant schemes on the company’s website, under Investors > Governance > Compensation, in the “Restricted Stock Units” and “Warrants” sections, which describe terms, conditions, and governance of these equity incentives.

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