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Incyte (INCY) grants RSUs, options and performance shares to EVP

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INCYTE CORP executive Mohamed Khairie Issa, EVP and Head of U.S. Commercial, reported equity grants and a small stock sale. He received 7,857 restricted stock units vesting 25% annually over four years, for a total of 71,797 unvested RSU-based shares, plus 33,918 stock options at an exercise price of $116.65 and 19,643 performance shares linked to relative total shareholder return. On the same date, he sold 1,093 common shares at $115.01, leaving 63,940 shares held directly. The filing indicates these transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider Issa Mohamed Khairie
Role EVP, Head of U.S. Commercial
Sold 1,093 shs ($126K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Shares F3 19,643 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F4 33,918 $0.00 --
Sale Common Stock 1,093 $115.01 $126K
Grant/Award Common Stock F1, F2 7,857 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Shares — 19,643 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 33,918 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 71,797 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Represents award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that will vest 25% annually over four years. The RSUs may be settled only for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Including the July 16, 2026 grant, this includes an aggregate of 71,797 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to previously reported restricted stock units that have not vested.
  3. F3. Each performance share represents the right to receive up to 200% of one share of common stock. Such shares may be earned based upon the issuer's relative total shareholder return ("TSR") over a three-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2026 as compared to the TSR of companies in a fixed peer group, as set forth in the Performance Share Award Agreement. The earned shares will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the issuer.
  4. F4. The July 16, 2026 options become exercisable in 37 installments, with the first 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting monthly over three years. Remarks:
RSUs granted 7,857 shares Restricted stock units granted on July 16, 2026, vesting 25% annually over four years
Unvested RSU-based shares 71,797 shares Total shares of common stock issuable from unvested RSUs after the July 16, 2026 grant
Shares sold 1,093 shares Common stock sold on July 16, 2026 in an open market or private transaction
Sale price $115.01 per share Price received per share for the 1,093 common shares sold
Direct holdings after sale 63,940 shares Common shares of INCYTE CORP held directly by Issa after the July 16, 2026 sale
Stock options granted 33,918 options at $116.65 Employee stock options granted on July 16, 2026 with a $116.65 exercise price, expiring July 15, 2036
Performance shares granted 19,643 units Performance shares tied to three-year relative total shareholder return starting January 1, 2026
restricted stock units financial
"Represents award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that will vest 25% annually over four years."
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.
Performance Shares financial
"Each performance share represents the right to receive up to 200% of one share of common stock."
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
total shareholder return ("TSR") financial
"based upon the issuer's relative total shareholder return ("TSR") over a three-year performance period"
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The filing indicates these transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

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FAQ

What equity awards did INCYTE CORP (INCY) grant to Mohamed Khairie Issa?

Mohamed Khairie Issa received 7,857 RSUs, 33,918 employee stock options at $116.65 per share, and 19,643 performance shares on July 16, 2026, as part of his equity compensation package from INCYTE CORP.

How many INCYTE CORP (INCY) shares did Mohamed Khairie Issa sell and at what price?

He sold 1,093 shares of INCYTE CORP common stock at $115.01 per share on July 16, 2026. After this open-market or private transaction, he directly held 63,940 common shares.

What is the vesting schedule for Mohamed Khairie Issa’s INCY restricted stock units?

The 7,857 RSUs granted to Mohamed Khairie Issa vest 25% each year over four years. Including this grant, RSUs cover 71,797 shares of common stock that remain unvested and will settle one-for-one in shares when they vest.

How do Mohamed Khairie Issa’s INCY performance shares work?

Each of the 19,643 performance shares represents the right to receive up to 200% of one INCYTE CORP share. Shares are earned based on relative total shareholder return over a three-year period beginning January 1, 2026, and vest on the third anniversary.

What are the terms of Mohamed Khairie Issa’s new INCY stock options?

He was granted 33,918 stock options with a strike price of $116.65 per share, expiring on July 15, 2036. The options vest in 37 installments, with 25% after one year and the remainder vesting monthly over the next three years.

Were Mohamed Khairie Issa’s INCY transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The Form 4 indicates the reported transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning trades, including the 1,093-share sale, were executed pursuant to a pre-arranged trading arrangement.
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).
X
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*
Issa Mohamed Khairie

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1801 AUGUSTINE CUT-OFF

(Street)
WILMINGTON DELAWARE 19803

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INCYTE CORP [ INCY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Head of U.S. Commercial
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/16/2026
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 Stock07/16/2026S1,093D$115.0163,940D
Common Stock07/16/2026A7,857(1)A$071,797(2)D
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
Performance Shares(3)07/16/2026A19,643 (3)07/16/2029Common Stock19,643$019,643D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$116.6507/16/2026A33,918 (4)07/15/2036Common Stock33,918$033,918D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that will vest 25% annually over four years. The RSUs may be settled only for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Including the July 16, 2026 grant, this includes an aggregate of 71,797 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to previously reported restricted stock units that have not vested.
3. Each performance share represents the right to receive up to 200% of one share of common stock. Such shares may be earned based upon the issuer's relative total shareholder return ("TSR") over a three-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2026 as compared to the TSR of companies in a fixed peer group, as set forth in the Performance Share Award Agreement. The earned shares will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the issuer.
4. The July 16, 2026 options become exercisable in 37 installments, with the first 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting monthly over three years. Remarks:
Remarks:
/s/ Elizabeth Feeney, Attorney-In-Fact07/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)