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Insider Buy: QNCX Chief Adds Shares & Warrants Ahead of 2030

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) filed a Form 4 disclosing that CEO, CMO and Director Dirk Thye increased his equity stake on 18 June 2025.

Thye acquired 150,944 common shares at $1.20 (Transaction Code A) and simultaneously received warrants for an additional 150,944 shares with the same $1.20 exercise price, expiring 18 June 2030. Following the transactions, his direct beneficial ownership rose to 994,885 common shares, an increase of roughly 15 %. The disclosed cash outlay for the common-share purchase is approximately $181 000; the warrants were priced at $0.125 each.

No shares were sold, and the filing does not indicate the use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. These insider purchases may signal management confidence, though the dollar value is modest relative to typical market-moving thresholds.

Positive

  • CEO insider purchase: Dirk Thye acquired 150,944 common shares at $1.20, increasing his direct stake by roughly 15 %.
  • Long-dated warrants: He also obtained warrants for 150,944 shares exercisable at $1.20 until 18 June 2030, underscoring long-term commitment.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: CEO adds 15 % to holding; positive signal but limited monetary size.

The Form 4 shows Dirk Thye buying 150,944 shares plus identical warrants at $1.20. While the purchase value (~$181k) is small versus Quince’s likely market cap and liquidity, the 15 % boost to the CEO’s direct stake and the five-year warrants align his interests more closely with shareholders. Absence of any sales removes overhang fears. Historically, insider buying at market price is a bullish indicator, yet the size suggests only incremental impact. Overall, directionally positive but not a game-changer.

Insider Thye Dirk
Role CEO and CMO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Warrants 150,944 $0.125 $19K
Grant/Award Common Shares 150,944 $1.20 $181K
Holdings After Transaction: Warrants — 150,944 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 994,885 shares (Direct)
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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*
Thye Dirk

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
611 GATEWAY BLVD., SUITE 273

(Street)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Quince Therapeutics, Inc. [ QNCX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO and CMO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2025
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 Shares 06/18/2025 A 150,944 A $1.2 994,885 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
Warrants $1.2 06/18/2025 A 150,944 06/18/2025 06/18/2030 Common Shares 150,944 $0.125 150,944 D
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Dirk Thye 06/20/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many QNCX shares did CEO Dirk Thye purchase on 18 June 2025?

He bought 150,944 common shares according to the Form 4.

What price did Dirk Thye pay for the newly acquired QNCX shares?

The filing lists a purchase price of $1.20 per share.

What is Dirk Thye’s total direct ownership in QNCX after the transaction?

Following the acquisition, Thye directly owns 994,885 common shares.

Did the QNCX CEO acquire any derivative securities?

Yes. He received warrants for 150,944 shares with a $1.20 exercise price expiring on 18 June 2030.

Was the trade executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 includes a checkbox for Rule 10b5-1 trades, but it is not marked; no such plan is indicated.