Jade Biosciences (JBIO) awards RSUs and stock options to legal chief

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jade Biosciences, Inc. granted equity awards to Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Elizabeth Balta. On February 12, 2026, she received 28,125 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at $0 per share and a stock option for 168,750 shares with a $14.81 exercise price.

The RSUs vest in four equal parts on each of the first four anniversaries of February 15, 2026, if she remains in service. The option vests 25% on February 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting in equal monthly installments over the following three years, also contingent on continued service.

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^*

Balta Elizabeth

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O JADE BIOSCIENCES, INC.

221 CRESCENT ST., BLDG. 23, STE. 105

(Street)

WALTHAM MA 02453

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Jade Biosciences, Inc. [ JBIO ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/12/2026		A		28,125(1)	A	$0	28,125	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$14.81	02/12/2026		A		168,750		(2)	02/11/2036	Common Stock	168,750	$0	168,750	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs"). 1/4 of the total number of RSUs granted shall vest on each of the first four anniversaries of February 15, 2026, the vesting commencement date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer.

2. This option represents a right to purchase shares of the Issuer's common stock, one quarter of which will vest on February 15, 2027, with the remaining three quarters vesting in equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer on each such vesting date.

Remarks:

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

	/s/ Elizabeth Balta	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Jade Biosciences (JBIO) report for Elizabeth Balta?

Jade Biosciences reported equity grants to Chief Legal Officer Elizabeth Balta. She received 28,125 restricted stock units and a stock option for 168,750 shares, both awarded on February 12, 2026, as part of her compensation package.

How many Jade Biosciences (JBIO) RSUs were granted to the Chief Legal Officer?

Elizabeth Balta received 28,125 restricted stock units in Jade Biosciences common stock. These RSUs vest in four equal installments on each of the first four anniversaries of February 15, 2026, provided she continues serving the company through each vesting date.

What are the key terms of the Jade Biosciences (JBIO) stock option grant?

The stock option covers 168,750 shares of Jade Biosciences common stock at a $14.81 exercise price. One quarter vests on February 15, 2027, and the remaining three quarters vest in equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to continued service.

Is the Jade Biosciences (JBIO) insider transaction a market purchase or an equity grant?

The insider transaction is an equity grant, not a market purchase. Both the 28,125 RSUs and the option for 168,750 shares were awarded at no cash cost to the insider as compensation, with vesting tied to ongoing service at Jade Biosciences.

Who is the Jade Biosciences (JBIO) insider receiving these equity awards?

The equity awards were granted to Elizabeth Balta, who serves as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Jade Biosciences. The Form 4 identifies her as an officer, with all reported holdings in these awards shown as directly owned.

How does vesting work for the Jade Biosciences (JBIO) RSUs and options?

The RSUs vest in four equal annual tranches starting on the first anniversary of February 15, 2026. The option vests 25% on February 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting monthly over three years, all conditioned on continued service.