[Form 4] GRI Bio, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Camilla V. Simpson, a director of GRI Bio, acquired a stock option covering 5,994 shares of the issuer's common stock with an exercise price of $1.41. The option grant is exercisable beginning 08/26/2025 and expires 08/26/2035. Of the 5,994 underlying shares, 4,044 vested immediately and 1,950 vest in four substantially equal quarterly installments so the option is fully vested on the first anniversary of the grant. Following the reported transaction, Ms. Simpson beneficially owns 5,994 shares and holds them in a direct ownership form. The Form 4 was submitted by one reporting person and signed by an attorney-in-fact.
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Insights
TL;DR: Director grant is a routine equity compensation event with limited immediate dilution and long-dated exercise window.
The grant of 5,994 option shares at $1.41 with a 10-year term is consistent with standard director compensation packages for early-stage public companies. Immediate vesting of 4,044 shares aligns management incentives now, while the remaining 1,950 shares vest over the first year to retain service. The total option size appears modest versus typical outstanding share counts for larger issuers; without total share count it's not possible to quantify dilution. No cash proceeds or secondary sale is reported, so near-term cash impact is solely potential upon exercise.
TL;DR: Grant shows standard retention and alignment practice for a director, with staggered vesting to support continued service.
Vesting structure—majority vested immediately with the remainder in quarterly installments—balances immediate alignment and future service requirements. The direct beneficial ownership of 5,994 shares increases the director's stake modestly. The Form 4 indicates disclosure compliance; the submission by an attorney-in-fact is a routine administrative step. Absent information on company equity pool or other recent grants, material governance implications are limited.