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ONCO Form 4: Director Meier Receives Restricted Shares; Vesting Extended to 2026

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Thomas Meier, a director of Onconetix, Inc. (ticker: ONCO), reported changes to his restricted stock holdings on Form 4 dated 08/15/2025. The filing shows a modification of a previously granted restricted stock award (originally granted 09/26/2024) that changes the vesting date from August 31, 2025 to August 31, 2026, conditioned on continued service as a non-employee director through that date. The filing also reports a restricted stock award of 618 shares that will vest in full on August 31, 2026, and a reported amount of 39 shares related to the modified award, with 657 shares shown as beneficially owned following the transactions (amounts presented on a post 1-for-85 reverse split basis).

The filing discloses the issuer effected a 1-for-85 reverse split on June 13, 2025 and states all share amounts are post-split. No cash consideration is reported for the awards.

Positive

  • New restricted stock award of 618 shares granted that vests in full on August 31, 2026, subject to continued service
  • Disclosure reflects post-split amounts after the 1-for-85 reverse split, improving clarity for investors

Negative

  • Original restricted award vesting was delayed from August 31, 2025 to August 31, 2026, extending the service condition

Insights

TL;DR: Director received new restricted shares while a prior award's vesting was pushed one year, resulting in 657 shares beneficially owned post-split.

The filing reports a new restricted stock award of 618 shares and a modification of an earlier award (reported as 39 shares), producing 657 post-split shares beneficially owned. Both awards vest on August 31, 2026, subject to continued board service. The actions are equity compensation adjustments rather than open-market trading and show no cash price paid. The disclosed 1-for-85 reverse split materially changed share counts and is properly reflected.

TL;DR: Vesting terms were extended for an existing award while a new award was granted; both require continued director service through 8/31/2026.

From a governance perspective, the modification delaying the original award's vesting date to 8/31/2026 aligns incentive period with continued service criteria. The simultaneous grant of additional restricted shares ties compensation to future board service. The Form 4 provides clear disclosure of the modification, grant, and the reverse split adjustment, fulfilling Section 16 reporting obligations.

Insider Meier Thomas
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 39 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 618 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 39 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents a restricted stock award originally granted to the Reporting Person on September 26, 2024 pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended ("2022 Plan" and the grant on such date, the "Original Award"). On August 15, 2025, the Original Award was modified to change the vesting terms, such that the award, which was to vest in full on August 31, 2025, was changed to vest in full on August 31, 2026, so long as the Reporting Person continues to serve as a non-employee director of the Issuer until such date. Except as set forth herein, the Original Award remains unmodified. On June 13, 2025, the Issuer effected a 1-for-85 reverse split of its Common Stock. The amounts set forth herein are presented on a post-split basis. Represents a restricted stock award granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the 2022 Plan. The award will vest in full on August 31, 2026 so long as the Reporting Person continues to serve as a non-employee director of the Issuer until such date.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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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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*
Meier Thomas

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O ONCONETIX, INC.
201 E. FIFTH STREET, SUITE 1900

(Street)
CINCINNATI OH 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Onconetix, Inc. [ ONCO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 08/15/2025 J 39(1)(2) A $0 39(2) D
Common Stock 08/15/2025 A 618(3) A $0 657 D
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a restricted stock award originally granted to the Reporting Person on September 26, 2024 pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended ("2022 Plan" and the grant on such date, the "Original Award"). On August 15, 2025, the Original Award was modified to change the vesting terms, such that the award, which was to vest in full on August 31, 2025, was changed to vest in full on August 31, 2026, so long as the Reporting Person continues to serve as a non-employee director of the Issuer until such date. Except as set forth herein, the Original Award remains unmodified.
2. On June 13, 2025, the Issuer effected a 1-for-85 reverse split of its Common Stock. The amounts set forth herein are presented on a post-split basis.
3. Represents a restricted stock award granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the 2022 Plan. The award will vest in full on August 31, 2026 so long as the Reporting Person continues to serve as a non-employee director of the Issuer until such date.
/s/ Thomas Meier 08/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Thomas Meier report on Form 4 for ONCO?

The Form 4 reports a modification of a prior restricted stock award (39 shares) and a new restricted stock award of 618 shares, with 657 shares shown as beneficially owned following the transactions.

When do the reported restricted shares vest?

Both the modified award and the new restricted stock award are reported to vest in full on August 31, 2026, conditional on continued service as a non-employee director.

Did Onconetix report any corporate actions affecting share counts?

Yes. The filing states Onconetix effected a 1-for-85 reverse split on June 13, 2025 and all share amounts in the Form 4 are presented on a post-split basis.

Was any cash consideration reported for the awards?

No. The Form 4 lists the awards with a reported price of $0, indicating restricted stock awards rather than purchases for cash.

What is the reporting person’s relationship to ONCO?

Thomas Meier is reported as a director of Onconetix, Inc.