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Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) COO gains 11,769 shares from RSU vesting

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Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) Chief Operating Officer Mark Earl Hensley reported the vesting and conversion of 11,769 Restricted Stock Units into 11,769 shares of common stock on July 31, 2026. His direct common stock holdings increased to 148,539 shares, while 164,776 Restricted Stock Units remain outstanding from a 188,315-unit grant dated January 30, 2026, which vests in 16 equal quarterly installments. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

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Insider Hensley Mark Earl
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F2 11,769 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 11,769 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 164,776 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 148,539 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.
  2. F2. On January 30, 2026 (the "Date of Grant"), the Reporting Person was granted 188,315 RSUs which vest upon the following time-based vesting schedule: the RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning one quarter after the Date of Grant.
RSUs converted to common stock 11,769 units Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock on July 31, 2026
Common shares acquired via RSU conversion 11,769 shares Common Stock received upon RSU conversion on July 31, 2026
Common shares held after transaction 148,539 shares Direct common stock ownership of Mark Earl Hensley following the reported transactions
RSUs outstanding after transaction 164,776 units Remaining Restricted Stock Units held after 11,769-unit conversion
Original RSU grant size 188,315 units Restricted Stock Units granted on January 30, 2026
Vesting schedule installments 16 quarterly installments RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning one quarter after January 30, 2026
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the Reporting Person was granted 188,315 RSUs which vest upon the following time-based vesting schedule"
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.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"
time-based vesting schedule financial
"which vest upon the following time-based vesting schedule: the RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments"
derivative security financial
"transaction code M has the description Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) report for COO Mark Earl Hensley?

Heron Therapeutics reported that COO Mark Earl Hensley had 11,769 Restricted Stock Units convert into 11,769 shares of common stock on July 31, 2026. This RSU settlement increased his direct common share holdings and reduced his RSU balance by the same number of units.

How many Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) shares does the COO own after the latest Form 4?

Following the July 31, 2026 RSU conversion, COO Mark Earl Hensley directly holds 148,539 shares of Heron Therapeutics common stock. He also continues to hold 164,776 Restricted Stock Units that may settle into additional shares as they vest under the grant’s schedule.

What are the terms of Mark Hensley’s RSU grant at Heron Therapeutics (HRTX)?

Mark Hensley was granted 188,315 Restricted Stock Units on January 30, 2026. According to the grant terms, these RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning one quarter after the grant date, with each RSU representing a contingent right to receive one common share.

Was the recent HRTX insider transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The Form 4 for Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, meaning the reported RSU conversion for COO Mark Earl Hensley was not affirmatively reported as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Did the COO buy or sell Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) stock in the open market?

No open-market purchase or sale is reported. The Form 4 shows only a derivative exercise/conversion, where 11,769 Restricted Stock Units settled into an equal number of common shares. There are no transactions with purchase code “P” or sale code “S” in this filing.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hensley Mark Earl

(Last)(First)(Middle)
25 FENTON MAIN STREET
SUITE 300

(Street)
CARY NORTH CAROLINA 27511

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC. /DE/ [ HRTX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/31/2026M11,769A(1)148,539D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0.0007/31/2026M11,769 (2) (2)Common Stock11,769$0.00164,776D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.
2. On January 30, 2026 (the "Date of Grant"), the Reporting Person was granted 188,315 RSUs which vest upon the following time-based vesting schedule: the RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning one quarter after the Date of Grant.
/s/ Kathryn Lester Attorney-in-Fact for Mark E. Hensley08/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)