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Rigel CFO exercises options for 4,600 shares

Rigel’s CFO exercised options into 4,600 common shares, with 928 shares withheld or delivered to cover exercise costs.

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RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC (RIGL) reports that EVP & Chief Financial Officer Dean L. Schorno exercised employee stock options on September 2, 2026, converting a total of 4,600 option rights into 4,600 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $12.70, $18.70 and $24.20 per share. On September 1, 2026, 928 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld to pay the option exercise price or related tax liability. The option figures include awards that vest monthly over multi‑year periods, and no Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

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Insider Schorno Dean L
Role EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F3 694 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F4 620 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F2, F5 2,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Employee Stock Option (right to buy) F6 1,286 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 694 $12.70 $9K
Exercise Common Stock 620 $18.70 $12K
Exercise Common Stock F2 2,000 $24.20 $48K
Exercise Common Stock 1,286 $24.20 $31K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock F1 928 $47.50 $44K
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 45,702 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 82,962 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
  1. F1. Includes 500 shares acquired under the Issuer's stock purchase plan.
  2. F2. These numbers have been adjusted to reflect the one-for-ten reverse stock split effective June 27, 2024.
  3. F3. The shares of common stock subject to the option vest monthly over three (3) years from the vesting commencement date of January 23, 2024, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
  4. F4. The shares of common stock subject to the option vest monthly over four (4) years from the vesting commencement date of January 1, 2023, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
  5. F5. The shares of common stock subject to the option vested monthly over four (4) years from the vesting commencement date of January 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
  6. F6. The shares of common stock subject to the option vested monthly over four (4) years from the vesting commencement date of January 1, 2020, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
Options Exercised 4,600 shares Employee stock options converted into common stock on September 2, 2026
Shares Delivered or Withheld 928 shares Common shares used on September 1, 2026 to pay exercise price or tax liability
Exercise Price $12.70 per share One employee stock option exercise into common stock on September 2, 2026
Exercise Price $18.70 per share One employee stock option exercise into common stock on September 2, 2026
Exercise Price $24.20 per share Two employee stock option exercises into common stock on September 2, 2026
Reverse Stock Split Ratio 1-for-10 One option grant adjusted for reverse stock split effective June 27, 2024
Option Expiration Date January 23, 2034 Expiration of one employee stock option grant exercised in part on September 2, 2026
reverse stock split financial
"These numbers have been adjusted to reflect the one-for-ten reverse stock split effective June 27, 2024"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
vesting commencement date financial
"The shares of common stock subject to the option vest monthly over three (3) years from the vesting commencement date of January 23, 2024"
The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.
exercise price financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"
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.
tax liability financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

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Who is the insider involved in the RIGL Form 4 filing and what is their role?

The Form 4 concerns Dean L. Schorno, who serves as EVP & Chief Financial Officer of RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC. The filing reports his stock option exercises and related share dispositions in the company’s common stock.

How many Rigel (RIGL) stock options did the CFO exercise in this Form 4?

Dean L. Schorno exercised employee stock options covering 4,600 shares of RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC common stock on September 2, 2026. These options converted into an equal number of common shares at stated exercise prices.

What exercise prices applied to the Rigel (RIGL) options exercised by the CFO?

The options exercised by the CFO on September 2, 2026 converted into common stock at exercise prices of $12.70, $18.70 and $24.20 per share. These prices correspond to different employee stock option grants with various expiration dates.

Were any Rigel (RIGL) shares withheld or delivered to cover taxes or exercise price?

Yes. On September 1, 2026, 928 shares of Rigel common stock were delivered or withheld as payment of the option exercise price or related tax liability, according to the Form 4 disclosure for this transaction.

Did the Rigel (RIGL) CFO’s Form 4 transactions occur under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions, so the option exercises and related share disposition are not described as occurring under a pre-arranged trading plan.

How were the Rigel (RIGL) option grants structured in terms of vesting?

The filing notes that certain option grants to the CFO vest monthly over periods of three or four years from vesting commencement dates in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, subject to his continuous service with Rigel Pharmaceuticals.

Were the Rigel (RIGL) option figures in this Form 4 affected by a reverse stock split?

Yes. A footnote states that the reported numbers for one option grant were adjusted to reflect a one-for-ten reverse stock split that became effective on June 27, 2024, affecting the share and price figures for that grant.

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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
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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*
Schorno Dean L

(Last)(First)(Middle)
RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
611 GATEWAY BLVD, SUITE 900

(Street)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94080

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC [ RIGL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026
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
Common Stock09/01/2026F928D$47.578,362(1)D
Common Stock09/02/2026M694A$12.779,056D
Common Stock09/02/2026M620A$18.779,676D
Common Stock09/02/2026M2,000(2)A$24.2(2)81,676D
Common Stock09/02/2026M1,286A$24.282,962D
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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$12.709/02/2026M694 (3)01/23/2034Common Stock694$012,824D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$18.709/02/2026M620 (4)01/26/2033Common Stock620$09,012D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$24.2(2)09/02/2026M2,000(2) (5)01/24/2032Common Stock2,000(2)$07,999(2)D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$24.209/02/2026M1,286 (6)02/06/2030Common Stock1,286$015,867D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 500 shares acquired under the Issuer's stock purchase plan.
2. These numbers have been adjusted to reflect the one-for-ten reverse stock split effective June 27, 2024.
3. The shares of common stock subject to the option vest monthly over three (3) years from the vesting commencement date of January 23, 2024, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
4. The shares of common stock subject to the option vest monthly over four (4) years from the vesting commencement date of January 1, 2023, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
5. The shares of common stock subject to the option vested monthly over four (4) years from the vesting commencement date of January 1, 2022, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
6. The shares of common stock subject to the option vested monthly over four (4) years from the vesting commencement date of January 1, 2020, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through each such period.
/s/ Raymond Furey (Attorney-in-Fact)09/03/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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