[Form 4] Lantern Pharma Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Lantern Pharma Inc. (LTRN): Director David S. Silberstein reported amendments to two outstanding stock options on 09/19/2025 that reduced the exercise prices and replaced the prior options. The first option originally granted 06/15/2020 (exercise price $15) for 9,135 shares was cancelled and replaced with a $5.04 option exercisable through 06/14/2030, leaving 9,135 underlying shares beneficially owned. The second option originally granted 11/04/2021 (exercise price $10.32) for 3,200 shares was cancelled and replaced with a $5.04 option exercisable through 11/03/2031, leaving 3,200 underlying shares beneficially owned. The filings note standard monthly vesting schedules for each original grant and the form is signed 09/22/2025.
- Exercise prices reduced to $5.04 for both amended option grants, which restores value for the option holder relative to prior strikes
- Vesting schedules retained, indicating the amendments did not accelerate vesting and preserve original incentive structure
- Repricing of options can be perceived by investors as dilutive or as a governance concern if not accompanied by explanatory disclosures
- Form 4 lacks board authorization details or rationale, so stakeholders cannot assess the governance process behind the amendments from this filing alone
Insights
TL;DR: Insider option repricings lower strike prices for two grants totaling 12,335 shares, altering insider economics but not changing outstanding share count.
The amendment reduces exercise prices from $15.00 and $10.32 to $5.04 for options covering 9,135 and 3,200 shares respectively, replacing the prior awards while preserving the original vesting schedules. This changes the strike price exposure for the reporting person and makes these grants more readily exercisable at lower market thresholds, affecting potential future dilution timing depending on exercise behavior. The report is limited to the option amendments and does not disclose any cashless exercises, share issuances, or other compensatory changes.
TL;DR: Option repricings were executed by amendment and documented on Form 4; governance implications depend on board authorization and disclosure context.
The Form 4 confirms cancellation of two prior options and issuance of replacement options with lower exercise prices, with vesting remaining on the original monthly schedules. While the filing documents the insider-level change, it does not include supporting board resolutions, shareholder approval, or rationale for repricing. Absent that context, governance assessment is incomplete; the filing itself is procedural and complies with Section 16 reporting by documenting the insider's holdings after amendment.