[Form 4] Oric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Chacko Jacob, President and CEO and a director of Oric Pharmaceuticals, sold 125,000 shares of the company's common stock on September 22, 2025 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The reported weighted average price for the aggregate sale was $10.7995, with the shares sold in a range of $10.57 to $10.92. After the sale, the reporting person beneficially owned 656,419 shares of common stock directly. The filing also discloses outstanding equity awards not included in that total: 178,667 RSUs and stock options to purchase 3,378,000 shares, which were previously reported on Table II.
- Transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating pre-arranged trading and reduced appearance of opportunistic timing
- Clear disclosure of weighted average sale price ($10.7995) and price range ($10.57–$10.92)
- Separation of holdings—directly owned shares are reported separately from RSUs and stock options, improving transparency
- Significant insider sale of 125,000 shares reported, which reduces the reporting person's direct holdings to 656,419 shares
- Large outstanding derivative positions remain: 178,667 RSUs and options for 3,378,000 shares, which could be dilutive when exercised or settled
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sale executed under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan; disclosure is routine and provides liquidity rather than new information.
The sale of 125,000 shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted June 21, 2025, which indicates the transactions were pre-arranged and not opportunistic trades tied to undisclosed material information. The reporting of the weighted average price ($10.7995) and the price range ($10.57–$10.92) provides transparency on execution. Material additional holdings include 178,667 RSUs and options for 3,378,000 shares; these outstanding derivative positions are significant in aggregate but were previously reported. Overall, this Form 4 is a standard insider liquidity event with clear documentation.
TL;DR: Sale follows corporate governance best practices by using a 10b5-1 plan and timely SEC disclosure.
The filing shows compliant behavior: use of a 10b5-1 plan adopted on June 21, 2025, and a signed Form 4 filed September 24, 2025. The report explicitly separates currently owned common stock from contingent RSUs and previously reported options, improving clarity for stakeholders. While insider sales can raise investor questions, the documented use of a pre-established plan and full disclosure align with governance standards for executive transactions.