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NuCana (NCNA) CMO cancels 36.5M vested options, retains 109.6M

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NuCana plc’s Chief Medical Officer Jeffrey D. Bloss agreed to cancel a portion of his stock options. He disposed of 36,539,720 options to the company as a disposition to issuer, without receiving any cash or other consideration.

The canceled options were part of a grant of 146,158,880 options with an exercise price of 0.0004 Pounds Sterling per share. Following the cancellation, 109,619,160 options tied to ordinary shares remain outstanding for Bloss and are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments and expire on June 20, 2035, subject to his continued service.

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Insider Bloss Jeffrey D.
Role Chief Medical Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Options 36,539,720 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Options — 109,619,160 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. D - Partial cancelation of vested options. The ordinary shares, nominal value 0.000004 Pounds Sterling per share (the "Ordinary Shares"), of NuCana plc (the "Company") underlying these options being canceled were part of a grant of 146,158,880 options that vested as to 25% on June 20, 2026, and had an exercise price of 0.0004 Pounds Sterling per share, with the remaining 109,619,160 to vest in three equal annual installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Persons's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting date. The remaining options will expire on June 20, 2035. The option was canceled by mutual agreement of the Reporting Person and the Company. The Reporting Person did not receive consideration for the cancellation.
Options canceled 36,539,720 options Disposition to issuer on June 19, 2026
Options remaining 109,619,160 options Total options following transaction
Original option grant 146,158,880 options Grant underlying this transaction
Exercise price 0.0004 Pounds Sterling/share Exercise price of the original grant
Option expiration June 20, 2035 Expiration date of remaining options
Initial vesting 25% of grant Portion that vested on June 20, 2026
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_action is described as an issuer disposition"
vested options financial
"Partial cancelation of vested options is noted in a footnote"
exercise price financial
"the options had an exercise price of 0.0004 Pounds Sterling per share"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
Ordinary Shares financial
"the options are underlying ordinary shares of NuCana plc"
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
vesting financial
"the remaining options will vest in three equal annual installments"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
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).
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*
Bloss Jeffrey D.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O NUCANA PLC
3 LOCHSIDE WAY

(Street)
EDINBURGHUNITED KINGDOMEH12 9DT

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NuCana plc [ NCNA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Medical Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/19/2026
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
Options(1)06/19/2026D(1)36,539,720 (2) (3)Ordinary Shares36,539,720$0.00(4)109,619,160D
Explanation of Responses:
1. D - Partial cancelation of vested options.
2. The ordinary shares, nominal value 0.000004 Pounds Sterling per share (the "Ordinary Shares"), of NuCana plc (the "Company") underlying these options being canceled were part of a grant of 146,158,880 options that vested as to 25% on June 20, 2026, and had an exercise price of 0.0004 Pounds Sterling per share, with the remaining 109,619,160 to vest in three equal annual installments thereafter, subject to the Reporting Persons's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting date.
3. The remaining options will expire on June 20, 2035.
4. The option was canceled by mutual agreement of the Reporting Person and the Company. The Reporting Person did not receive consideration for the cancellation.
/s/ Ian Webster, Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey D. Bloss06/23/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NuCana (NCNA) report for Jeffrey D. Bloss?

NuCana reported that Chief Medical Officer Jeffrey D. Bloss canceled 36,539,720 stock options in a disposition to the company. This partial cancellation was by mutual agreement, and he did not receive any cash or other consideration in return.

How many NuCana (NCNA) options does Jeffrey D. Bloss hold after this transaction?

After the partial cancellation, Jeffrey D. Bloss holds 109,619,160 remaining stock options. These options are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments and provide future potential equity exposure, subject to his continued service with NuCana.

What were the terms of the canceled NuCana (NCNA) options for Jeffrey D. Bloss?

The canceled options were part of a 146,158,880-option grant with an exercise price of 0.0004 Pounds Sterling per ordinary share. Twenty-five percent vested on June 20, 2026, and this vested tranche of 36,539,720 options was canceled by mutual agreement.

Did Jeffrey D. Bloss receive any payment for canceling NuCana (NCNA) options?

No, Jeffrey D. Bloss did not receive any consideration for canceling his vested options. The options were canceled by mutual agreement between him and NuCana, meaning this was a non-cash transaction that adjusted his outstanding equity compensation.

When do Jeffrey D. Bloss’s remaining NuCana (NCNA) options expire?

The remaining options held by Jeffrey D. Bloss will expire on June 20, 2035. These options are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments, contingent on his continued service with NuCana through each relevant vesting date.