Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) CEO awarded RSUs and 107,850 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RYTM Pharmaceuticals’ President and CEO David P. Meeker reported equity awards consisting of restricted stock units and stock options. On February 11, 2026, he received 71,900 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock. These units vest 25% each on February 1, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

On the same date, he was also granted 107,850 stock options with an exercise price of $98.47 per share. These options vest in 16 substantially equal quarterly installments, based on completing each three full months of successive service after the grant date. Both awards are held directly.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Meeker David P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

222 BERKELEY STREET, 12TH FLOOR

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. [ RYTM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/11/2026		A		71,900		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	71,900	$0	71,900	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$98.47	02/11/2026		A		107,850		(3)	02/10/2036	Common Stock	107,850	$0	107,850	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer common stock.

2. The restricted stock units vest as to 25% of the total shares on each of February 1, 2027, February 1, 2028, February 1, 2029 and February 1, 2030. The restricted stock units have no expiration date.

3. The stock options were granted on February 11, 2026. The options vest and become exercisable in 16 substantially equal installments upon the Reporting Person's completion of each three full months of successive service to the Issuer following the grant date.

	/s/ Stephen Vander Stoep, Attorney-in-Fact for David Meeker	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did RYTM’s CEO David Meeker report on this Form 4?

David Meeker reported receiving equity awards, not open-market trades. He was granted 71,900 restricted stock units and 107,850 stock options on February 11, 2026, both relating to Rhythm Pharmaceuticals common stock and held as direct beneficial ownership.

How many restricted stock units did RYTM grant to its CEO David Meeker?

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals granted David Meeker 71,900 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, subject to vesting over four years, with 25% of the total units vesting on each February 1 from 2027 through 2030.

What is the vesting schedule for David Meeker’s RYTM restricted stock units?

The 71,900 restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments. Specifically, 25% of the units vest on each of February 1, 2027, February 1, 2028, February 1, 2029 and February 1, 2030, assuming continued service. The units have no expiration date.

What stock options did RYTM grant to CEO David Meeker and at what price?

David Meeker received 107,850 stock options with a $98.47 exercise price per share. These options give him the right to buy Rhythm Pharmaceuticals common stock if he chooses to exercise, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule tied to continued service after the February 11, 2026 grant date.

How do David Meeker’s RYTM stock options vest over time?

The 107,850 stock options vest and become exercisable in 16 substantially equal installments. Each installment vests after the completion of three full months of successive service to Rhythm Pharmaceuticals following the February 11, 2026 grant date, creating a quarterly vesting pattern.

Are David Meeker’s RYTM equity awards direct or indirect ownership?

Both the restricted stock units and stock options are reported as directly owned by David Meeker. The Form 4 lists the ownership form as “D” for direct, with no indication of indirect holdings through entities such as trusts, partnerships or family investment vehicles.