KNSA insider exercises options and reports sales at ~$39 averages
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals (KNSA) insider transaction: The company’s Chief Accounting Officer exercised multiple vested stock options and sold shares on 10/20/2025 pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan executed on May 24, 2025. Option exercises added 791 shares at $15.50, 6,195 at $12.97, 9,831 at $11.10, 9,831 at $11.97, and 12,787 at $10.76.
The insider then sold 37,255 shares at a weighted average price of $38.72 (trades ranged from $38.14 to $39.135) and 13,235 shares at a weighted average price of $39.31 (trades ranged from $39.145 to $39.57). After these transactions, the insider beneficially owned 27,046 Class A ordinary shares, held directly. The filing notes the options were fully vested and exercisable.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 50,490 shares ($1,962,781)
Net Sell
12 txns
Insider
Megna Michael R
Role
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Sold
50,490 shs ($1.96M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Share Option | 791 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Share Option | 6,195 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Share Option | 9,831 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Share Option | 9,831 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Share Option | 12,787 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Ordinary Share | 791 | $15.50 | $12K |
| Exercise | Class A Ordinary Share | 6,195 | $12.97 | $80K |
| Exercise | Class A Ordinary Share | 9,831 | $11.10 | $109K |
| Exercise | Class A Ordinary Share | 9,831 | $11.97 | $118K |
| Exercise | Class A Ordinary Share | 12,787 | $10.76 | $138K |
| Sale | Class A Ordinary Share | 37,255 | $38.72 | $1.44M |
| Sale | Class A Ordinary Share | 13,235 | $39.31 | $520K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Share Option — 0 shares (Direct);
Class A Ordinary Share — 38,892 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan executed by the reporting person on May 24, 2025. This transaction was executed in multiple trades through a broker-dealer at prices ranging between $38.14 and $39.135. The price reported in this column reflects a weighted average sales price. Upon request, the reporting person will provide to the SEC staff full information regarding the number of Shares sold at each price. This transaction was executed in multiple trades through a broker-dealer at prices ranging between $39.145 and $39.57. The price reported in this column reflects a weighted average sales price. Upon request, the reporting person will provide to the SEC staff full information regarding the number of Shares sold at each price. The option is fully vested and exercisable.
FAQ
What did Kiniksa (KNSA) disclose in this Form 4?
The Chief Accounting Officer exercised vested stock options and sold shares on 10/20/2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Which options were exercised by the KNSA insider?
Exercises covered 791 at $15.50, 6,195 at $12.97, 9,831 at $11.10, 9,831 at $11.97, and 12,787 at $10.76. The options were fully vested.
Was the trading under a 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The transactions were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan executed on May 24, 2025.
What is the insider’s role at Kiniksa?
The reporting person is an Officer, serving as Chief Accounting Officer.