Sera's New Chief Commercial Officer Granted Major Equity Stake with 4-Year Lock-in
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sera Prognostics Chief Commercial Officer Dyaarl Lee Anderson Jr. received significant equity compensation on June 23, 2025, consisting of two components:
- 67,114 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with a four-year vesting schedule: - 25% vests on June 10, 2026 - Remaining 75% vests quarterly over three years
- 102,534 Stock Options with strike price of $1.87: - 25% vests on June 10, 2026 - Remaining 75% vests monthly over three years
Both grants require continued service with the company. The equity awards suggest a long-term retention strategy for the Chief Commercial Officer position, with zero-cost RSUs balanced against performance-based stock options. The relatively low strike price of $1.87 indicates potential upside opportunity in the company's growth prospects.
Positive
- Chief Commercial Officer received significant equity compensation package with 67,114 RSUs and 102,534 stock options at $1.87 exercise price, aligning long-term interests with shareholders
- Four-year vesting schedule with initial 25% cliff suggests strong retention incentives for key commercial leadership
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Anderson Dyaarl Lee Jr.
Role
Chief Commercial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 102,534 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 67,114 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 102,534 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 67,114 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each share is represented by a restricted stock unit ("RSU"). These RSUs vest over four years as follows: 25% of the original grant amount vests on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, which is June 10, 2025, and 1/12 of the remaining amount vests in quarterly installments for three years thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to provide services to the issuer. These stock options vest over four years as follows: 25% of the original grant amount vests on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, which is June 10, 2025, and 1/36 of the remaining amount vests in monthly installments for three years thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to provide services to the issuer.
FAQ
How many RSUs did SERA's Chief Commercial Officer receive on June 23, 2025?
SERA's Chief Commercial Officer, Dyaarl Lee Anderson Jr., received 67,114 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 23, 2025.
What is the vesting schedule for SERA's CCO's stock options granted in June 2025?
The stock options vest over 4 years with 25% vesting on June 10, 2026 (first anniversary of vesting commencement date), and the remaining 75% vesting in monthly installments over the following three years, subject to continued service.
What is the exercise price of stock options granted to SERA's CCO in June 2025?
The stock options were granted with an exercise price of $1.87 per share and expire on June 23, 2035.
How many stock options did SERA's Chief Commercial Officer receive in the June 2025 grant?
SERA's Chief Commercial Officer received 102,534 stock options (right to buy) on June 23, 2025.
What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs granted to SERA's CCO in June 2025?
The RSUs vest over 4 years with 25% vesting on June 10, 2026 (first anniversary of vesting commencement date), and the remaining 75% vesting in quarterly installments over the following three years, subject to continued service.