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26,355 stock options granted to MAIA (NASDAQ: MAIA) director Jean-Manasse

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MAIA Biotechnology director Theagene Jean-Manasse received a new stock option grant as equity compensation. The grant covers 26,355 stock options, each allowing the purchase of common stock at an exercise price of $1.44 per share. According to the disclosure, these options vest 100% on the grant date of June 30, 2026 and are exercisable beginning that same day. Following this award, the filing shows 26,355 derivative securities held, indicating this is a new option position rather than a sale or open-market purchase of shares.

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Insider Theagene Jean-Manasse
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Options 26,355 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 26,355 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock options granted 26,355 options Grant to director on June 30, 2026
Exercise price $1.44 per share Stock option strike price
Underlying shares 26,355 shares Common stock underlying granted options
Total derivatives after grant 26,355 options Derivative holdings following transaction
Vesting schedule 100% on grant date Options vest fully on June 30, 2026
Expiration date June 30, 2036 Option term under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted on June 30, 2026 pursuant to the MAIA Biotechnology, Inc's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan"
stock options financial
"The stock options, granted on June 30, 2026 pursuant to the MAIA Biotechnology, Inc's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan"
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.
vest 100% on the date of the grant financial
"representing the right to buy shares of common stock, vest 100% on the date of the grant"
exercisable financial
"vest 100% on the date of the grant and are exercisable beginning as of that date"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Theagene Jean-Manasse

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Options$1.4406/30/2026A26,35506/30/2026(1)06/30/2036Common Stock26,355$026,355D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The stock options, granted on June 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/ Jean-Manasse Theagene07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did MAIA (MAIA) director Theagene Jean-Manasse report in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports a grant of 26,355 stock options to director Theagene Jean-Manasse. These options are compensation, not an open-market trade, and give the right to buy MAIA common stock at a fixed exercise price.

How many MAIA (MAIA) stock options were granted and at what exercise price?

Theagene Jean-Manasse was granted 26,355 stock options with an exercise price of $1.44 per share. Each option represents the right to purchase one share of MAIA common stock at that fixed price.

When do the newly granted MAIA (MAIA) stock options vest and become exercisable?

The options vest 100% on the grant date of June 30, 2026. The footnote states they are exercisable beginning as of that date, meaning the director can exercise all granted options immediately after vesting.

How long does Theagene Jean-Manasse have to exercise these MAIA (MAIA) options?

The options expire on June 30, 2036, giving a ten-year exercise window. Until that expiration date, the director may choose when to exercise, subject to the company’s plan rules and any applicable trading restrictions.

Are these MAIA (MAIA) option transactions open-market buys or routine compensation?

The transaction is a routine compensation grant under MAIA Biotechnology’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The Form 4 classifies it as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale of common shares.

What is Theagene Jean-Manasse’s derivative position in MAIA (MAIA) after this grant?

After the grant, the filing shows 26,355 derivative securities held, all from this stock option award. There are no additional derivative holdings listed, indicating this represents the director’s reported option position at that time.