MiNK Therapeutics (INKT) director granted stock units instead of cash retainers
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MiNK Therapeutics director Barbara Ryan reported stock-based board compensation rather than open-market trades. On June 1, 2026, she received 1,434 shares of common stock valued at $12.38 per share as a grant in lieu of cash retainers, bringing her direct holdings to 23,469 shares.
The filing also reports a prior grant on March 2, 2026 of 1,629 shares at $10.90 per share, likewise received instead of cash board and committee fees. Footnotes explain these awards are restricted stock units that convert into one share each and vest one month after grant, and that the Q1 2026 RSUs were filed late due to an administrative error.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Ryan Barbara
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,434 | $12.38 | $18K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,629 | $10.90 | $18K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 23,469 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which represent a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock for each RSU. The RSUs were received in lieu of cash retainers for board and committee compensation. The RSUs will vest one month from the grant date. Due to an administrative error, the RSUs for Q1 2026 Board and committee compensation were not filed timely.
Key Figures
June 2026 RSU grant: 1,434 shares at $12.38
March 2026 RSU grant: 1,629 shares at $10.90
Post-transaction holdings: 23,469 shares
+2 more
5 metrics
June 2026 RSU grant
1,434 shares at $12.38
Common Stock grant on June 1, 2026
March 2026 RSU grant
1,629 shares at $10.90
Common Stock grant on March 2, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
23,469 shares
Direct holdings after June 1, 2026 grant
RSU vesting period
1 month
RSUs vest one month from grant date
Transaction code
A (grant/award acquisition)
Both transactions reported as non-derivative grants
Key Terms
restricted stock units, RSUs, contingent right, administrative error, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"The Reporting Person was granted restricted stock units ("RSUs"), which represent a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
RSUs financial
"The RSUs were received in lieu of cash retainers for board and committee compensation."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
contingent right financial
"RSUs, which represent a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock for each RSU."
administrative error other
"Due to an administrative error, the RSUs for Q1 2026 Board and committee compensation were not filed timely."
board and committee compensation financial
"The RSUs were received in lieu of cash retainers for board and committee compensation."
FAQ
What insider transactions did MiNK Therapeutics (INKT) disclose for Barbara Ryan?
MiNK Therapeutics disclosed that director Barbara Ryan received two stock grants as board compensation, not open-market trades. She was awarded 1,434 shares on June 1, 2026 and 1,629 shares on March 2, 2026, both in lieu of cash retainers for board and committee service.
Were the MiNK Therapeutics (INKT) transactions open-market stock purchases or sales?
The reported MiNK Therapeutics transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They were stock awards coded as “A” for grants, representing restricted stock units given instead of cash board and committee retainers, with no indication of discretionary market trading by the director.
What are the terms of the MiNK Therapeutics (INKT) restricted stock units granted?
The restricted stock units each represent a contingent right to receive one MiNK Therapeutics common share. According to the filing, these RSUs were issued instead of cash retainers and will vest one month from their grant date, after which the corresponding common shares are delivered to the director.
Why does the MiNK Therapeutics (INKT) Form 4 mention an administrative error?
The Form 4 notes that RSUs related to Q1 2026 board and committee compensation were not filed on time due to an administrative error. This comment explains the delay in reporting those earlier compensation-related units, rather than indicating any change to the underlying stock awards themselves.