[Form 4] MiNK Therapeutics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
MiNK Therapeutics director Barbara Ryan received 1,281 restricted stock units (RSUs) as board and committee compensation on 09/02/2025. Each RSU converts to one share of common stock; the reported RSUs were granted in lieu of cash retainers and will vest one month from the grant date. Following the grant, Ms. Ryan beneficially owns 20,805 shares of common stock. The transaction price recorded for the RSUs is $13.86 per share (used for reporting purposes).
- Director compensation was converted to equity: 1,281 RSUs granted in lieu of cash retainers, aligning director pay with shareholder interests
- Near-term vesting: RSUs vest one month from grant date, resulting in a quick increase in reported beneficial ownership to 20,805 shares
- Transparent reporting: Transaction reported with specific share amount and per-share price of $13.86
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director equity grant increases insider ownership modestly; not material to operating performance.
The grant of 1,281 RSUs replaces cash retainers with equity, aligning director compensation with shareholder interests and modestly increasing Ms. Ryan's stake to 20,805 shares. The award vests quickly (one month), which means the reported RSUs will become shares in the near term. This is a common governance practice and, based on the data provided, appears immaterial to company valuation or near-term financials.
TL;DR: Standard compensation disclosure showing equity-based pay for a director; governance-alignment signal but routine.
Granting RSUs in lieu of cash retainers is a standard approach to preserve cash and tie director incentives to stock performance. The one-month vesting period is short, indicating limited retention intent beyond immediate compensation replacement. The Form 4 reports beneficial ownership after the grant (20,805 shares), which improves transparency for shareholders reviewing insider holdings.