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MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) CSO sells 51,707 shares in planned trades

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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. Chief Scientific Officer Lillie James Woodruff sold 51,707 shares of Voting Common Stock in open‑market transactions. The sales occurred on May 4–6, 2026 at prices reported around the high‑$20s to low‑$30s per share, with some trades executed at weighted average prices.

After these transactions, Woodruff directly holds 243,450 shares of Voting Common Stock. The filing states that the trades were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 29, 2025, indicating they were pre‑scheduled rather than discretionary market‑timed sales.

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Insider Lillie James Woodruff
Role Chief Scientific Officer
Sold 51,707 shs ($1.47M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Voting Common Stock 8,390 $28.04 $235K
Sale Voting Common Stock 16,421 $29.13 $478K
Sale Voting Common Stock 10,132 $28.12 $285K
Sale Voting Common Stock 963 $29.00 $28K
Sale Voting Common Stock 9,250 $27.50 $254K
Sale Voting Common Stock 5,526 $28.37 $157K
Sale Voting Common Stock 320 $29.56 $9K
Sale Voting Common Stock 705 $30.08 $21K
Holdings After Transaction: Voting Common Stock — 259,871 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 29, 2025. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $26.84 to $27.835 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.845 to $28.74 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $29.00 to $29.9669 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $30.00 to $30.55 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.755 to $28.75 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $28.79 to $29.25 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.675 to $28.6587 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $28.71 to $29.57 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Shares sold 51,707 shares Total Voting Common Stock sold across May 4–6, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 243,450 shares Voting Common Stock directly held after May 6, 2026 sales
Sale price example $27.50 per share One reported open‑market sale price on May 4, 2026
Highest reported sale price $30.08 per share One transaction price reported on May 4, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date December 29, 2025 Date the CSO adopted the trading plan used for these sales
Number of sale transactions 8 transactions Count of non‑derivative open‑market sale entries in the Form 4
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 29, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Voting Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Voting Common Stock""
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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).
X
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*
Lillie James Woodruff

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MAPLIGHT THERAPEUTICS, INC.
800 CHESAPEAKE DRIVE

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. [ MPLT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Scientific Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026
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
Voting Common Stock05/04/2026S(1)9,250D$27.5(2)285,907D
Voting Common Stock05/04/2026S(1)5,526D$28.37(3)280,381D
Voting Common Stock05/04/2026S(1)320D$29.56(4)280,061D
Voting Common Stock05/04/2026S(1)705D$30.08(5)279,356D
Voting Common Stock05/05/2026S(1)10,132D$28.12(6)269,224D
Voting Common Stock05/05/2026S(1)963D$29(7)268,261D
Voting Common Stock05/06/2026S(1)8,390D$28.04(8)259,871D
Voting Common Stock05/06/2026S(1)16,421D$29.13(9)243,450D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 29, 2025.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $26.84 to $27.835 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.845 to $28.74 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $29.00 to $29.9669 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $30.00 to $30.55 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.755 to $28.75 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $28.79 to $29.25 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.675 to $28.6587 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $28.71 to $29.57 inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
/s/ Kristopher L. Hanson, Attorney-in-Fact05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) disclose?

MapLight Therapeutics disclosed that Chief Scientific Officer Lillie James Woodruff sold 51,707 shares of Voting Common Stock. The open‑market sales were executed over May 4–6, 2026 at prices in the high‑$20s to low‑$30s per share, according to the Form 4.

How many MapLight (MPLT) shares does the CSO hold after these sales?

After the reported transactions, Chief Scientific Officer Lillie James Woodruff directly holds 243,450 shares of MapLight Therapeutics Voting Common Stock. This figure comes from the Form 4’s post‑transaction ownership column following the final reported sale on May 6, 2026.

Over what dates did the MapLight (MPLT) insider sales occur?

The insider sales by Chief Scientific Officer Lillie James Woodruff occurred on May 4, May 5, and May 6, 2026. Each day included multiple open‑market transactions in Voting Common Stock, as detailed individually in the Form 4 transaction table.

Were the MapLight (MPLT) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote explains the sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Lillie James Woodruff on December 29, 2025. Such plans pre‑schedule trades, which can make transaction timing less indicative of management’s short‑term market views.

What prices were reported for the MapLight (MPLT) CSO’s share sales?

Reported sale prices in the table range roughly from the high‑$20s to just above $30 per share. Several entries note weighted average prices, with footnotes explaining underlying trades, including ranges such as $26.84 to $27.835 and $30.00 to $30.55 per share.

What type of security did the MapLight (MPLT) insider sell?

The Form 4 shows that Chief Scientific Officer Lillie James Woodruff sold MapLight Therapeutics Voting Common Stock. All eight reported transactions involve this same security type and are classified as non‑derivative open‑market sales rather than option exercises or other derivative events.