NeuroPace (NPCE) director receives new stock and option grants as compensation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NeuroPace Inc director Renee Ryan received new equity awards as part of compensation. She was granted 2,890 shares of common stock at no cost, bringing her direct common stock holdings to 2,890 shares after the transaction.
She also received stock options for 5,368 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $15.74 per share, with 5,368 options held after the grant. Both the share grant and the options vest in twelve equal consecutive monthly installments, conditioned on her continuous service through each vesting date, and the options expire on June 4, 2036.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Ryan Renee
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 5,368 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,890 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 5,368 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 2,890 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares shall vest in twelve (12) equal consecutive monthly installments until all of the shares are fully vested, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each vesting date. The shares subject to the option shall vest in twelve (12) equal consecutive monthly installments until all of the option shares are fully vested and exercisable, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each vesting date.
Key Figures
Common shares granted: 2,890 shares
Options granted: 5,368 options
Option exercise price: $15.74 per share
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5 metrics
Common shares granted
2,890 shares
Director equity award, holdings after grant
Options granted
5,368 options
Stock Option (Right to Buy) held after grant
Option exercise price
$15.74 per share
Exercise price for 5,368 stock options
Option expiration
June 4, 2036
Expiration date of stock options
Vesting schedule length
12 months
Monthly vesting for shares and options
Key Terms
stock option, exercise price, vesting, expiration date
4 terms
stock option financial
"Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "15.7400""
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.
vesting financial
"shares shall vest in twelve (12) equal consecutive monthly 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.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date: "2036-06-04T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
What did NeuroPace (NPCE) director Renee Ryan report in this Form 4?
Renee Ryan reported receiving equity compensation from NeuroPace. She was granted 2,890 shares of common stock and stock options for 5,368 shares, reflecting routine director compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
What stock options did Renee Ryan receive from NeuroPace (NPCE)?
Renee Ryan received stock options covering 5,368 NeuroPace common shares at an exercise price of $15.74 per share. All 5,368 options are reported as held after the grant and expire on June 4, 2036, subject to vesting conditions.
How do the NeuroPace (NPCE) equity awards to Renee Ryan vest?
Both the common stock grant and the stock options vest in twelve equal monthly installments. Vesting continues until all shares and options are fully vested, but requires Renee Ryan’s continuous service with NeuroPace through each monthly vesting date.
Does this NeuroPace (NPCE) Form 4 show insider buying or selling in the market?
No, this Form 4 shows compensation-related grants, not market trades. The reported transactions are award acquisitions of shares and options at no cost, rather than open-market purchases or sales of NeuroPace stock by Renee Ryan.