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[Form 4] Silence Therapeutics Plc American Depository Share Insider Trading Activity

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(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) filed a Form 4 disclosing that director Henry Sicignano III acquired 6,805 shares of common stock on 06/26/2025. The transaction was coded “A,” indicating an acquisition, and was executed at a reported price of $0.00, suggesting a stock grant or similar award. Following the transaction, Sicignano directly holds 56,019 shares, according to the filing. No derivative securities activity was reported. The filing includes a note referencing the issuer’s February 6, 2023 10-for-1 reverse stock split but does not affect the current share count disclosed.

The transaction modestly increases insider ownership and may be read as a signal of alignment with shareholders, though the absolute share count is relatively small and the award was granted at no cost.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) ha presentato un Modulo 4 comunicando che il direttore Henry Sicignano III ha acquisito 6.805 azioni ordinarie il 26/06/2025. L’operazione è stata classificata come “A”, indicando un’acquisizione, ed è stata eseguita a un prezzo riportato di $0,00, suggerendo una concessione di azioni o un premio simile. Dopo la transazione, Sicignano detiene direttamente 56.019 azioni, secondo quanto riportato nel documento. Non sono state segnalate attività relative a strumenti derivati. Il documento include una nota che fa riferimento al frazionamento azionario inverso 10-per-1 effettuato dall’emittente il 6 febbraio 2023, ma ciò non influisce sul numero attuale di azioni dichiarato.

La transazione aumenta modestamente la partecipazione degli insider e può essere interpretata come un segnale di allineamento con gli azionisti, anche se il numero assoluto di azioni è relativamente piccolo e il premio è stato concesso senza alcun costo.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) presentó un Formulario 4 revelando que el director Henry Sicignano III adquirió 6,805 acciones comunes el 26/06/2025. La transacción fue codificada como “A”, indicando una adquisición, y se ejecutó a un precio reportado de $0.00, lo que sugiere una concesión de acciones o un premio similar. Tras la transacción, Sicignano posee directamente 56,019 acciones, según el informe. No se reportó actividad con valores derivados. El informe incluye una nota que hace referencia a la división inversa de acciones 10-por-1 del emisor del 6 de febrero de 2023, pero esto no afecta el conteo actual de acciones divulgado.

La transacción incrementa modestamente la propiedad interna y puede interpretarse como una señal de alineación con los accionistas, aunque el número absoluto de acciones es relativamente pequeño y la concesión se otorgó sin costo.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON)는 이사 Henry Sicignano III가 2025년 6월 26일에 보통주 6,805주를 취득했다고 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 해당 거래는 “A”로 분류되어 취득임을 나타내며, 보고된 가격은 $0.00로 주식 부여나 유사한 보상임을 시사합니다. 거래 후 Sicignano는 직접 56,019주를 보유하고 있다고 보고서에 명시되어 있습니다. 파생 증권 활동은 보고되지 않았습니다. 제출서류에는 2023년 2월 6일 발행자의 10대 1 역병합에 관한 참고 사항이 포함되어 있으나, 현재 공개된 주식 수에는 영향을 미치지 않습니다.

이번 거래는 내부자 지분을 소폭 증가시키며 주주와의 이해관계 일치를 나타내는 신호로 볼 수 있지만, 절대 주식 수는 비교적 적고 보상은 무상으로 부여된 것입니다.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) a déposé un formulaire 4 révélant que le directeur Henry Sicignano III a acquis 6 805 actions ordinaires le 26/06/2025. La transaction a été codée « A », indiquant une acquisition, et a été réalisée à un prix déclaré de 0,00 $, ce qui suggère une attribution d’actions ou une récompense similaire. Après la transaction, Sicignano détient directement 56 019 actions, selon le dépôt. Aucune activité sur des titres dérivés n’a été signalée. Le dépôt inclut une note faisant référence à la division inversée 10 pour 1 de l’émetteur du 6 février 2023, mais cela n’affecte pas le nombre d’actions actuellement divulgué.

La transaction augmente modestement la participation des initiés et peut être interprétée comme un signe d’alignement avec les actionnaires, bien que le nombre absolu d’actions soit relativement faible et que la récompense ait été accordée sans frais.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) reichte ein Formular 4 ein, in dem offengelegt wurde, dass Direktor Henry Sicignano III am 26.06.2025 6.805 Stammaktien erworben hat. Die Transaktion wurde mit „A“ codiert, was auf einen Erwerb hinweist, und zu einem gemeldeten Preis von $0,00 ausgeführt, was auf eine Aktienzuteilung oder eine ähnliche Vergütung hindeutet. Nach der Transaktion hält Sicignano laut Einreichung direkt 56.019 Aktien. Es wurden keine Aktivitäten mit Derivaten gemeldet. Die Einreichung enthält eine Anmerkung, die auf den 10-zu-1 Reverse-Split des Emittenten vom 6. Februar 2023 verweist, der jedoch die aktuell offengelegte Aktienanzahl nicht beeinflusst.

Die Transaktion erhöht den Insiderbesitz leicht und kann als Signal für eine Angleichung an die Aktionäre gelesen werden, obwohl die absolute Aktienanzahl relativ gering ist und die Zuteilung kostenfrei erfolgte.

Positive
  • Director Henry Sicignano III increased his direct ownership by 6,805 shares, bringing his total to 56,019 shares.
  • The transaction was an acquisition (code “A”) with no reported cost, indicating a compensatory share grant rather than a sale, which can be viewed as insider confidence.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Director acquired 6,805 shares at $0, lifting holdings to 56,019; modestly positive signal, limited financial impact.

The Form 4 shows a straightforward insider acquisition coded “A.” Because the price is $0, this is likely a restricted stock grant rather than an open-market purchase. The award lifts the director’s direct stake to 56,019 shares, a relatively small position in absolute terms, so market impact should be minimal. Nevertheless, insider accumulation—especially when reported as an acquisition rather than a sale—can be seen as directionally positive for sentiment. No derivative positions or sale transactions were disclosed, and there are no financial metrics to evaluate dilution; given the limited size, dilution appears immaterial. Overall, the filing is mildly positive but not materially transformative.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) ha presentato un Modulo 4 comunicando che il direttore Henry Sicignano III ha acquisito 6.805 azioni ordinarie il 26/06/2025. L’operazione è stata classificata come “A”, indicando un’acquisizione, ed è stata eseguita a un prezzo riportato di $0,00, suggerendo una concessione di azioni o un premio simile. Dopo la transazione, Sicignano detiene direttamente 56.019 azioni, secondo quanto riportato nel documento. Non sono state segnalate attività relative a strumenti derivati. Il documento include una nota che fa riferimento al frazionamento azionario inverso 10-per-1 effettuato dall’emittente il 6 febbraio 2023, ma ciò non influisce sul numero attuale di azioni dichiarato.

La transazione aumenta modestamente la partecipazione degli insider e può essere interpretata come un segnale di allineamento con gli azionisti, anche se il numero assoluto di azioni è relativamente piccolo e il premio è stato concesso senza alcun costo.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) presentó un Formulario 4 revelando que el director Henry Sicignano III adquirió 6,805 acciones comunes el 26/06/2025. La transacción fue codificada como “A”, indicando una adquisición, y se ejecutó a un precio reportado de $0.00, lo que sugiere una concesión de acciones o un premio similar. Tras la transacción, Sicignano posee directamente 56,019 acciones, según el informe. No se reportó actividad con valores derivados. El informe incluye una nota que hace referencia a la división inversa de acciones 10-por-1 del emisor del 6 de febrero de 2023, pero esto no afecta el conteo actual de acciones divulgado.

La transacción incrementa modestamente la propiedad interna y puede interpretarse como una señal de alineación con los accionistas, aunque el número absoluto de acciones es relativamente pequeño y la concesión se otorgó sin costo.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON)는 이사 Henry Sicignano III가 2025년 6월 26일에 보통주 6,805주를 취득했다고 Form 4를 제출했습니다. 해당 거래는 “A”로 분류되어 취득임을 나타내며, 보고된 가격은 $0.00로 주식 부여나 유사한 보상임을 시사합니다. 거래 후 Sicignano는 직접 56,019주를 보유하고 있다고 보고서에 명시되어 있습니다. 파생 증권 활동은 보고되지 않았습니다. 제출서류에는 2023년 2월 6일 발행자의 10대 1 역병합에 관한 참고 사항이 포함되어 있으나, 현재 공개된 주식 수에는 영향을 미치지 않습니다.

이번 거래는 내부자 지분을 소폭 증가시키며 주주와의 이해관계 일치를 나타내는 신호로 볼 수 있지만, 절대 주식 수는 비교적 적고 보상은 무상으로 부여된 것입니다.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) a déposé un formulaire 4 révélant que le directeur Henry Sicignano III a acquis 6 805 actions ordinaires le 26/06/2025. La transaction a été codée « A », indiquant une acquisition, et a été réalisée à un prix déclaré de 0,00 $, ce qui suggère une attribution d’actions ou une récompense similaire. Après la transaction, Sicignano détient directement 56 019 actions, selon le dépôt. Aucune activité sur des titres dérivés n’a été signalée. Le dépôt inclut une note faisant référence à la division inversée 10 pour 1 de l’émetteur du 6 février 2023, mais cela n’affecte pas le nombre d’actions actuellement divulgué.

La transaction augmente modestement la participation des initiés et peut être interprétée comme un signe d’alignement avec les actionnaires, bien que le nombre absolu d’actions soit relativement faible et que la récompense ait été accordée sans frais.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON) reichte ein Formular 4 ein, in dem offengelegt wurde, dass Direktor Henry Sicignano III am 26.06.2025 6.805 Stammaktien erworben hat. Die Transaktion wurde mit „A“ codiert, was auf einen Erwerb hinweist, und zu einem gemeldeten Preis von $0,00 ausgeführt, was auf eine Aktienzuteilung oder eine ähnliche Vergütung hindeutet. Nach der Transaktion hält Sicignano laut Einreichung direkt 56.019 Aktien. Es wurden keine Aktivitäten mit Derivaten gemeldet. Die Einreichung enthält eine Anmerkung, die auf den 10-zu-1 Reverse-Split des Emittenten vom 6. Februar 2023 verweist, der jedoch die aktuell offengelegte Aktienanzahl nicht beeinflusst.

Die Transaktion erhöht den Insiderbesitz leicht und kann als Signal für eine Angleichung an die Aktionäre gelesen werden, obwohl die absolute Aktienanzahl relativ gering ist und die Zuteilung kostenfrei erfolgte.

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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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*
Griffiths Richard Ian

(Last) (First) (Middle)
FLOOR 1 LIBERATION STATION
ESPLANADE

(Street)
ST HELIER Y9 JE2 3AS

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Silence Therapeutics plc [ SLN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2025
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
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
American Depositary Shares $5.91 06/26/2025 P 65,739 (1) (1) Ordinary Shares 197,217 (1) 11,580,173 D
American Depositary Shares $5.67 06/26/2025 P 20,735 (1) (1) Ordinary Shares 62,205 (1) 11,600,908 D
American Depositary Shares $5.82 06/27/2025 P 24,000 (1) (1) Ordinary Shares 72,000 (1) 11,624,908 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") is immediately convertible into three ordinary shares for no consideration and has no expiration date.
/s/ Richard Ian Griffiths 06/30/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

How many Kartoon Studios (TOON) shares did Henry Sicignano III acquire?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition of 6,805 shares of TOON common stock.

What is Henry Sicignano III’s total beneficial ownership after the transaction?

Following the acquisition, Sicignano directly owns 56,019 shares.

What does the transaction code “A” signify in this Form 4?

Code “A” denotes an acquisition of securities by the insider.

Was any cash paid for the acquired shares?

The filing lists a price of $0.00, indicating the shares were granted at no cost.

Does the filing mention any derivative securities?

No derivative securities were reported in Table II of the Form 4.
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