Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT) director receives 6,274-share stock grant in lieu of fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Postma Robert W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Alaunos Therapeutics director Robert W. Postma reported a stock-based compensation grant. On April 29, 2026, he received 6,274 shares of Alaunos Therapeutics common stock at $2.59 per share, issued in lieu of board fees. Following this grant, he directly holds 50,146 shares of common stock.
In addition to his direct holdings, Postma has indirect ownership interests, including 62,416 shares held by WaterMill Asset Management Corp., where he serves as principal, and 24 shares held in his spouse’s IRA. The filing does not show any open-market purchases or sales, only this compensation-related award and updated ownership positions.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Postma Robert W
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,274 | $2.59 | $16K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 50,146 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 24 shares (Indirect, By spouse's IRA)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of common stock issued in lieu of board fees. The shares are directly held by WaterMill Asset Management Corp. ("WaterMill"). The Reporting Person serves as the principal of WaterMill.
Key Figures
Stock grant: 6,274 shares
Grant price: $2.59 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 50,146 shares
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5 metrics
Stock grant
6,274 shares
Common stock granted in lieu of board fees on April 29, 2026
Grant price
$2.59 per share
Value per share for 6,274-share compensation grant
Direct holdings after grant
50,146 shares
Common stock directly owned by Robert W. Postma following the reported transaction
Indirect holdings via WaterMill
62,416 shares
Common stock held by WaterMill Asset Management Corp., where Postma is principal
Spouse IRA holdings
24 shares
Common stock held indirectly through spouse’s IRA
Key Terms
in lieu of board fees, Grant, award, or other acquisition, indirect ownership, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
in lieu of board fees financial
"Represents shares of common stock issued in lieu of board fees."
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect; nature_of_ownership: By WaterMill Asset Management Corp."
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT) director Robert Postma report?
Robert W. Postma reported receiving 6,274 shares of Alaunos Therapeutics common stock. The shares were granted at $2.59 per share as stock-based compensation issued in lieu of board fees, rather than through an open-market purchase or sale.
What indirect Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT) holdings are associated with Robert Postma?
Indirectly, 62,416 Alaunos Therapeutics shares are held by WaterMill Asset Management Corp., where Robert Postma serves as principal, and 24 shares are held in his spouse’s IRA. These positions are reported as indirect ownership interests in the Form 4 filing.
Was the Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell by Robert Postma?
The Form 4 does not show an open-market buy or sell by Robert Postma. Instead, it reports a grant of 6,274 shares issued in lieu of board fees, meaning the shares were received as compensation rather than purchased or sold on the market.
What does “issued in lieu of board fees” mean in the Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT) filing?
“Issued in lieu of board fees” means Robert Postma received 6,274 shares instead of cash for his director fees. This compensates him with equity at $2.59 per share, aligning part of his pay with Alaunos Therapeutics’ stock performance rather than cash payments.