Ionis CEO buys 98 shares in stock plan purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC (IONS) reports that Chief Executive Officer and director Brett P. Monia acquired 98 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026 through the Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $51.306 per share. After this transaction, Monia directly holds 242,760 shares of Ionis common stock. According to the plan terms, these 98 shares may not be sold until February 28, 2027. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Other: 98 shares

Other 1 txn

Insider Monia Brett P

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock F1	98	$51.306	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 242,760 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reporting shares purchased under the Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on August 31, 2026. These shares may not be sold until February 28, 2027.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 98 shares Purchase price per share: $51.306 per share Total direct holdings after transaction: 242,760 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 98 shares Common stock acquired on August 31, 2026 under the employee stock purchase plan

Purchase price per share $51.306 per share Price for the 98 shares acquired on August 31, 2026

Total direct holdings after transaction 242,760 shares Direct common stock holdings of Brett P. Monia after the August 31, 2026 acquisition

Share sale restriction end date February 28, 2027 Date after which the 98 acquired shares may be sold

Key Terms

Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan

3 terms

Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Reporting shares purchased under the Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"

Common Stock financial

"security titled Common Stock acquired by Brett P. Monia"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction"

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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What insider transaction did IONS report for Brett P. Monia on August 31, 2026?

On August 31, 2026, Brett P. Monia acquired 98 shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals common stock at $51.306 per share through the company’s Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How many IONS shares does CEO Brett P. Monia hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Brett P. Monia directly holds 242,760 shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

Was the August 31, 2026 IONS insider transaction part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 plan applies to the August 31, 2026 transaction by Brett P. Monia.

Are the 98 IONS shares acquired by Brett P. Monia subject to any holding restrictions?

Yes. The footnote states the 98 shares purchased under the employee stock purchase plan on August 31, 2026 may not be sold until February 28, 2027.

What plan was used for Brett P. Monia’s August 31, 2026 purchase of IONS shares?

The 98 shares were purchased under the Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Monia Brett P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2855 GAZELLE COURT

(Street)

CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA 92010

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC [ IONS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/31/2026		J		98(1)	A	$51.306	242,760	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reporting shares purchased under the Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on August 31, 2026. These shares may not be sold until February 28, 2027.

	By: Patrick R. O'Neil, attorney-in-fact For: Brett P. Monia	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)