MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) counsel sells 13,917 shares under 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MapLight Therapeutics General Counsel Kristopher Hanson reported selling 13,917 shares of Voting Common Stock in open‑market trades. The sales occurred on May 4, 2026 at weighted average prices, with individual trades ranging from $26.84 to $30.55 per share. These transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 29, 2025. After the sales, Hanson directly holds 176,248 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 13,917 shares ($388,177)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
Hanson Kristopher
Role
General Counsel
Sold
13,917 shs ($388K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Voting Common Stock | 9,030 | $27.50 | $248K |
| Sale | Voting Common Stock | 3,908 | $28.29 | $111K |
| Sale | Voting Common Stock | 296 | $29.56 | $9K |
| Sale | Voting Common Stock | 683 | $30.08 | $21K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Voting Common Stock — 181,135 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (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 $28.73 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.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 13,917 shares
Post-sale holdings: 176,248 shares
Largest block sale price: $27.50 per share
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7 metrics
Shares sold
13,917 shares
Voting Common Stock sold on May 4, 2026
Post-sale holdings
176,248 shares
Direct Voting Common Stock held after transactions
Largest block sale price
$27.50 per share
9,030-share open-market sale on May 4, 2026
Weighted price range 1
$26.84–$27.835
Weighted average sale price range noted in one footnote
Weighted price range 2
$27.845–$28.73
Weighted average sale price range noted in another footnote
Weighted price range 3
$29.00–$29.9669
Additional weighted average sale price range disclosed
Weighted price range 4
$30.00–$30.55
Highest weighted average sale price range disclosed
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, Voting Common Stock, open-market sale, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) report for Kristopher Hanson?
MapLight Therapeutics’ General Counsel Kristopher Hanson reported selling 13,917 shares of Voting Common Stock. The Form 4 shows a series of open-market sales on May 4, 2026, executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in December 2025.
Why do the MPLT Form 4 footnotes mention weighted average sale prices and price ranges?
The footnotes explain that each reported sale price is a weighted average of multiple trades within specified ranges. For example, some shares were sold between $26.84 and $27.835. The insider offers to provide full trade-by-trade pricing details to the company, shareholders, or SEC staff upon request.