Madrigal (MDGL) Baker Bros.-aligned directors receive RSU and option awards
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BAKER BROS. ADVISORS LP reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals reported equity compensation awards related to board service by representatives of Baker Bros.-affiliated funds. On June 17, 2026, a total of 908 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 1,532 non-qualified stock options tied to Madrigal common stock were granted in the aggregate to Julian C. Baker and Dr. Raymond Cheong, who serve on the board as representatives of 667, L.P. and Baker Brothers Life Sciences, L.P. The stock options have a strike price of $499.86, fully vest on the earlier of June 17, 2027 or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, and expire 10 years from grant. The filing explains that the Baker funds have an indirect proportionate pecuniary interest in these securities, the investment adviser has voting and dispositive power, and various Baker entities disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest. No open-market purchases or sales are reported; all transactions are classified as grants or awards.
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Insights
Routine board-compensation grants to Baker-affiliated directors; no open-market trading.
The transactions show RSU and non-qualified stock option grants to Julian C. Baker and Dr. Raymond Cheong for service on Madrigal’s board, reported through Baker Bros.-affiliated funds. All four entries carry code A, indicating grants or other acquisitions rather than market buys or sales.
The options cover 1,532 shares at a strike of $499.86, vest in 2027, and expire in 2036, while 908 RSUs deliver common stock on vesting. Footnotes clarify that the Funds and related general partners have indirect pecuniary interests, the Adviser controls voting and investment power, and various Baker entities disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their economic stake.
Because these are standard director-compensation awards with no immediate cash transactions or open-market trades, the informational value for shareholders is mainly confirmation of ongoing board equity alignment with Madrigal rather than a change in investment thesis.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | 1,532 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Non-Qualified Stock Options (right to buy) | 1,532 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 908 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 908 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 454 restricted stock units (each an "RSU") payable solely in common stock ("Common Stock") granted by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Issuer") to each of Julian C. Baker, a managing member of Baker Bros. Advisors (GP) LLC (the "Adviser GP"), and Dr. Raymond Cheong, a full-time employee of Baker Bros. Advisors LP (the "Adviser"), on June 17, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's 2026 Stock Plan (the "2026 Plan"). The RSUs fully vest on the earlier of (i) June 17, 2027 and (ii) the date of the Issuer's annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027, subject to the applicable director's continuous service with the Issuer through such vesting date. Julian C. Baker and Dr. Cheong serve on the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board") as representatives of 667, L.P. ("667") and Baker Brothers Life Sciences, L.P. ("Life Sciences", and together with 667, the "Funds") and their affiliates and control persons. After giving effect to the transactions reported herein and as a result of their ownership interest in (i) Baker Biotech Capital, L.P. and (ii) 667, Julian C. Baker and Felix J. Baker each may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest in Common Stock reported in column 5 of Table I and the Stock Options (as defined below) reported in column 9 of Table II held directly by or held for the benefit of 667, a limited partnership of which the sole general partner is Baker Biotech Capital, L.P., a limited partnership of which the sole general partner is Baker Biotech Capital (GP), LLC, due to their interest in 667 and Baker Biotech Capital, L.P.'s right to receive an allocation of a portion of the profits from 667. Pursuant to the policies of the Adviser, Julian C. Baker and Dr. Cheong do not have a right to any of the Issuer's securities issued as compensation for their service on the Board and the Funds are entitled to an indirect proportionate pecuniary interest in such securities. The Funds each own an indirect proportionate pecuniary interest in the non-qualified stock options exercisable solely into Common Stock ("Stock Options") and RSUs. Solely as a result of their ownership interest in (i) the general partners of the Funds and (ii) the Funds, Felix J. Baker and Julian C. Baker may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest in the Stock Options, RSUs and any Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of Stock Options or vesting of RSUs (i.e. no direct pecuniary interest) issued as compensation for such Board service. The Adviser serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. In connection with the services provided by the Adviser, the Adviser receives an asset-based management fee that does not confer any pecuniary interest in the securities held directly by the Funds or for the benefit of the Funds. The Adviser GP is the Adviser's sole general partner. Julian C. Baker and Felix J. Baker are managing members of the Adviser GP. The Adviser has complete and unlimited discretion and authority with respect to the investment and voting power of the securities held directly by the Funds or for the benefit of the Funds. The general partners of the Funds relinquished to the Adviser all discretion and authority with respect to the investment and voting power of the securities held directly by the Funds or for the benefit of the Funds. Julian C. Baker, Felix J. Baker, the Adviser GP and the Adviser disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities held directly by or held for the benefit of the Funds except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any of Julian C. Baker, Felix J. Baker, the Adviser GP or the Adviser is a beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose. Pursuant to the policies of the Adviser, the Adviser has voting and dispositive power over the Stock Options, RSUs and any Common Stock received as a result of the exercise of Stock Options or vesting of RSUs. The acquisitions of the RSUs and Stock Options reported on this form represent grants to each of Julian C. Baker and Dr. Cheong of 454 RSUs on Table I and 766 Stock Options on Table II. These grants, totaling 908 RSUs and 1,532 Stock Options for Julian C. Baker and Dr. Cheong in the aggregate, are reported for each of the Funds as each has an indirect pecuniary interest in such securities. Includes beneficial ownership of 3,825 shares of Common Stock received from vested RSUs each previously granted to Julian C. Baker and Dr. Cheong in their capacity as directors of the Issuer. After giving effect to the transactions reported herein and as a result of their ownership interest in (i) Baker Brothers Life Sciences Capital, L.P. and (ii) Life Sciences, Julian C. Baker and Felix J. Baker each may be deemed to have an indirect pecuniary interest in Common Stock reported in column 5 of Table I and the Stock Options reported in column 9 of Table II held directly by or held for the benefit of Life Sciences, a limited partnership of which the sole general partner is Baker Brothers Life Sciences Capital, L.P., a limited partnership of which the sole general partner is Baker Brothers Life Sciences Capital (GP), LLC, due to their interest in Life Sciences and Baker Brothers Life Sciences Capital, L.P.'s right to receive an allocation of a portion of the profits from Life Sciences. Includes 766 Stock Options granted by the Issuer to each of Julian C. Baker and Dr. Cheong on June 17, 2026, pursuant to the 2026 Plan. The Stock Options have a strike price of $499.86, fully vest on the earlier of (i) June 17, 2027 and (ii) the date of the Issuer's annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027, subject to the applicable director's continuous service with the Issuer through such vesting date, and expire 10 years from the date of grant.