[Form 4] Opus Genetics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ainsworth Sean reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Opus Genetics, Inc. director Sean Ainsworth received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. The award covers 24,367 units of common stock at no cash cost, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

The restricted stock units vest upon the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the day before Opus Genetics’ next annual meeting of stockholders, assuming Ainsworth continues in service through that date. Following this grant, he holds 321,692 shares of common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ainsworth Sean

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	24,367	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 321,692 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 24,367 units Post-transaction holdings: 321,692 shares Vesting schedule: Earlier of 1 year or pre-next annual meeting

3 metrics

RSUs granted 24,367 units Restricted stock units of common stock granted to director

Post-transaction holdings 321,692 shares Common stock held directly by Sean Ainsworth after grant

Vesting schedule Earlier of 1 year or pre-next annual meeting RSUs vest based on time and next annual meeting timing

Key Terms

restricted stock units, annual meeting of stockholders, vesting date

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock units which vest upon the earlier"

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.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"or the day prior to the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders"

vesting date financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continuing service through the vesting date"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Ainsworth Sean

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O OPUS GENETICS, INC.

8 DAVIS DRIVE, SUITE 220

(Street)

DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA 27713

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Opus Genetics, Inc. [ IRD ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/20/2026

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	04/20/2026		A		24,367(1)	A	$0	321,692	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. Represents a grant of restricted stock units which vest upon the earlier of the one (1) year anniversary of the grant date or the day prior to the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders occurring after the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continuing service through the vesting date.

	/s/ Amy Rabourn, by Power of Attorney	04/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)