MAIA Biotechnology grants director 32,774 options

The director's options vested 100% on the grant date and were exercisable beginning that day, with an expiration date of September 30, 2036.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. reported a grant of 32,774 stock options to director Steven M. Chaouki on September 30, 2026. The options represent the right to buy common stock at an exercise price of $1.18 per share. They vest 100% on the grant date and are exercisable beginning that date, with an expiration date of September 30, 2036.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 32,774 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider CHAOUKI STEVEN M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options F1	32,774	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 32,774 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The stock options, granted on September 30, 2026 pursuant to the MAIA Biotechnology, Inc's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, representing the right to buy shares of common stock, vest 100% on the date of the grant and are exercisable beginning as of that date.

Key Figures

Stock options granted: 32,774 stock options Exercise price: $1.18 per share Vesting: 100% +1 more

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Stock options granted 32,774 stock options Granted September 30, 2026

Exercise price $1.18 per share Price to buy common stock under the options

Vesting 100% On the grant date

Expiration date September 30, 2036 Stock options

Key Terms

Stock Options, 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vest

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Stock Options financial

"The stock options, granted on September 30, 2026"

Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the MAIA Biotechnology, Inc's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"vest 100% on the date of the grant"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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How many stock options did MAIA director Steven M. Chaouki receive?

Steven M. Chaouki received 32,774 stock options on September 30, 2026, at an exercise price of $1.18 per share.

Under which plan were MAIA's options granted?

The options were granted pursuant to MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.'s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

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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^*

CHAOUKI STEVEN M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

444 WEST LAKE STREET, SUITE 1700

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. [ MAIA ]

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)
09/30/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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

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 Options	$1.18	09/30/2026		A		32,774		09/30/2026(1)	09/30/2036	Common Stock	32,774	$0	32,774	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The stock options, granted on September 30, 2026 pursuant to the MAIA Biotechnology, Inc's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, representing the right to buy shares of common stock, vest 100% on the date of the grant and are exercisable beginning as of that date.

	/s/ Steven M. Chaouki	10/02/2026
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