Hyperion DeFi Inc SEC Filings

Insider reported receipt of restricted stock units totaling 300,000 shares of Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (HYPD). David R. Knox, identified as a director and the company's Chief Financial Officer, reported two grants dated 09/29/2025 that together increase his direct beneficial ownership to 300,000 shares.

The first grant covers 100,000 RSUs vesting in two equal tranches of 50,000 on 03/29/2026 and 09/29/2026, subject to continued employment. The second grant covers 200,000 RSUs that vest upon achieving market-cap milestones: 100,000 RSUs at $150 million and 100,000 RSUs at $500 million, each measured as the threshold met on ten trading days within a rolling 30-day period, subject to continued employment. All reported transactions have a $0 price.

David R. Knox, serving as Chief Financial Officer and a director of Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (ticker: HYPD), filed an initial Form 3 reporting his status as an officer and director. The reporting event date is 09/29/2025. The filing lists Mr. Knox's address in Laguna Hills, CA and includes a Power of Attorney as Exhibit 24.

The Form 3 discloses that no securities are beneficially owned by Mr. Knox at the time of filing. The document is signed by Mr. Knox on 10/01/2025. This Form 3 is a routine Section 16 filing notifying the market of an officer/director relationship and the absence of any current direct or indirect equity holdings in the issuer.

Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (HYPD) filed an 8-K reporting officer-level changes and exhibits. The filing lists Item 5.02 (departure/election/appointment/compensatory arrangements) and Item 9.01 (financial statements and exhibits). It identifies an Employment Agreement dated September 8, 2025 between Hyperion DeFi, Inc. and David Knox, and a press release dated September 29, 2025 as exhibits. The filing is signed by Hyunsu Jung.

The document provides the existence and dates of the employment agreement and press release but does not include the agreement’s terms, compensation details, or narrative disclosure in the text provided.

Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (HYPD) filed an amended shelf registration describing a resale offering by selling securityholders of up to 50,770,667 shares of Common Stock, which includes shares issuable on conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, in-kind dividends on that preferred, and shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding Warrants. The company would not receive proceeds from secondary sales, but would receive approximately $107.4 million only if the Warrants are exercised for cash in full; any such proceeds would be used for working capital and to build the company’s HYPE token reserve. The prospectus reiterates Nasdaq listing under ticker HYPD, outstanding equity awards and warrants, and discloses a broad set of risks tied to HYPE token volatility, blockchain developments, regulatory and macroeconomic factors. The filing also details selling holders, beneficial ownership limitations, and incorporation by reference of prior SEC reports.

Prospectus supplement amendment discloses equity and token-related dilution details and enumerates extensive risks tied to the companys crypto operations. The filing lists outstanding and reserved equity instruments including warrants, options and restricted stock units: warrants to purchase 33,820,785 shares (weighted average exercise price $3.54 as of Sept 10, 2025), options covering 51,936 shares (weighted average exercise price $222.61 as of Sept 10, 2025), restricted stock units of 386,651 shares, and 5,001,777 shares reserved for future issuance under incentive plans, plus 500,000 inducement RSUs.

The document lists risk drivers for HYPE and Hyperliquid including regulatory, market, technological and macroeconomic risks, potential liquidity and custodial counterparty failures, blockchain protocol changes, transaction congestion and decreases in user confidence. The amendment incorporates by reference prior SEC filings and recent 8-K/Form 10 filings.

Hyperion DeFi, Inc. disclosed an amendment to its sales agreement with Chardan Capital Markets, LLC. The filing lists an Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Sales Agreement, and includes a legal opinion and consent from Covington & Burling LLP plus an interactive cover page data file. The document does not provide transaction amounts, share counts, or other financial metrics, so the practical effect on capital raising or dilution is not specified.

Amendment No. 6 to a Schedule 13D discloses the current beneficial ownership positions of several related Avenue/GL reporting persons in Hyperion DeFi, Inc. The funds directly hold 96,049 and 144,075 shares respectively, while Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. reports sole voting and dispositive power over 240,124 shares in total, representing 4.2% of the outstanding common stock. The filing notes an aggregate 9.99% ownership blocker that limits beneficial ownership (which can be increased to 19.99% with notice), and excludes an aggregate of 250,000 warrants exercisable at $4.00 per share from the reported percentages. The Amendment states it is being filed to report sales of common stock and resulting changes in the reporting persons' beneficial ownership. Contact and issuer principal office details are provided for notice purposes.

Amendment No. 5 to a Schedule 13D reports the current holdings and arrangements of several Avenue-related reporting persons with respect to Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (HYPD) common stock. The filing lists the issuer's principal office in Laguna Hills, California, and states the update reflects a change in beneficial ownership due to an increase in the issuer's outstanding shares. The reported share counts and percentages are measured against 5,694,659 shares outstanding as of August 11, 2025. Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund holds 141,716 shares (2.5%), Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II holds 212,575 shares (3.7%), and Avenue Capital Management II reports sole voting and dispositive power over 354,291 shares (6.2%). The Reporting Persons note a 9.99% blocker (electable up to 19.99% with 61 days' notice) that excludes shares issuable on warrants; specific warrant exclusions are disclosed for the Funds.

Hyperion DeFi director Happy David Walters received 50,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) reported as a non‑derivative acquisition on 09/08/2025. The RSUs are recorded at $0 and are beneficially owned directly following the grant. The award vests in three tranches: 25,000 RSUs on March 31, 2026; 12,500 RSUs on August 16, 2026; and 12,500 RSUs on November 16, 2026. The RSUs accelerate and vest in full if the company undergoes a change in control or if the director’s board service is terminated for reasons other than a voluntary resignation.