Kineta Board Member Boosts Stake Following Multiple Stock Transactions
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Director David Arkowitz of Kineta reported multiple transactions on June 23-25, 2025:
- Exercised 12,500 stock options at $0.611 per share through conversion (M)
- Disposed of 4,706 shares at $0.26 per share through tax withholding (F)
- Received 6,000 new shares as an award (A) at $0
These transactions were executed following the approval of a merger agreement between Kineta and TuHURA Biosciences at a Special Meeting of Stockholders on June 23, 2025. The merger agreement triggered full vesting of options granted under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Following all transactions, Arkowitz directly owns 18,141 shares of common stock.
The transactions reflect significant insider activity coinciding with the company's merger approval, with the director both exercising options and receiving new equity compensation.
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Insider Trade Summary
12,500 shares exercised/converted
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4 txns
Insider
Arkowitz David
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 12,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 12,500 | $0.611 | $8K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,706 | $0.26 | $1K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 18,141 shares (Direct);
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct)
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FAQ
What insider transactions did David Arkowitz make in KA stock on June 23, 2025?
On June 23, 2025, David Arkowitz exercised 12,500 stock options at $0.611 per share (Code M) and had 4,706 shares withheld for taxes (Code F) at $0.26 per share. Additionally, he received 6,000 shares on June 25, 2025 as a stock award.
What was the exercise price of KA stock options that David Arkowitz exercised?
David Arkowitz exercised stock options with an exercise price of $0.611 per share. These options were originally set to expire on September 3, 2034, but were exercised early due to a merger agreement with TuHURA Biosciences.
Why did David Arkowitz's KA stock options vest early on June 23, 2025?
The stock options vested early due to an Optionholder Treatment Agreement dated June 16, 2025, and a merger agreement between Kineta and TuHURA Biosciences. This accelerated vesting was approved by stockholders at a Special Meeting held on June 23, 2025.