Instil Bio (TIL) director Gwendolyn Binder awarded 6,500 stock options at $7.93
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Instil Bio, Inc. director Gwendolyn Binder received a grant of stock options covering 6,500 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $7.93 per share. These options are compensation, not an open-market purchase, and give her the right to buy shares in the future.
The options vest in 12 substantially equal monthly installments starting on July 11, 2026, as long as she maintains Continuous Service under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Any unvested portion will vest fully at the next annual stockholder meeting, and the options also fully vest upon her death, Disability, or a Change in Control. The options expire on June 10, 2036.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Binder Gwendolyn
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 6,500 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 6,500 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Options granted: 6,500 options
Exercise price: $7.93 per share
Underlying shares: 6,500 shares
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6 metrics
Options granted
6,500 options
Stock Option (Right to Buy) granted to director Gwendolyn Binder
Exercise price
$7.93 per share
Strike price for the 6,500 stock options
Underlying shares
6,500 shares
Common stock underlying the option award
Post-grant option holdings
6,500 options
Total derivative securities following the reported transaction
Option expiration date
June 10, 2036
Expiration of the stock option grant
Vesting start date
July 11, 2026
First of 12 monthly vesting installments
Key Terms
Continuous Service, 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, Change in Control, Disability
4 terms
Continuous Service financial
"subject to the Reporting Person's Continuous Service (as defined in the company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan"
2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"as defined in the company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, the "Plan""
Change in Control financial
"upon a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan)."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Disability financial
"in the event of the Reporting Person's death, Disability (as defined in the Plan)"
FAQ
What did Instil Bio (TIL) director Gwendolyn Binder receive in this Form 4?
Gwendolyn Binder received a grant of stock options for 6,500 shares of Instil Bio common stock. The options are a compensation award, not a market purchase, and give her the right to buy shares at a fixed price in the future.
What is the exercise price of the Instil Bio (TIL) stock options granted to Gwendolyn Binder?
The stock options granted to Gwendolyn Binder have an exercise price of $7.93 per share. This means she can buy up to 6,500 shares of Instil Bio common stock at $7.93 if and when the options vest and are exercised.
How do the 6,500 Instil Bio (TIL) stock options granted to Gwendolyn Binder vest?
The 6,500 options vest in 12 substantially equal monthly installments starting July 11, 2026. Vesting depends on her Continuous Service under Instil Bio’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, rewarding ongoing service rather than providing immediate, fully vested ownership.
When do Gwendolyn Binder’s Instil Bio (TIL) stock options fully vest outside the monthly schedule?
Any portion of the option not vested by the next annual stockholder meeting will vest in full at that meeting, assuming Continuous Service. The options also fully vest upon her death, Disability, or a Change in Control as defined in the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.
When do the Instil Bio (TIL) stock options granted to Gwendolyn Binder expire?
The options granted to Gwendolyn Binder expire on June 10, 2036. She must satisfy the vesting conditions and exercise the options before that expiration date, or the right to purchase the 6,500 shares at $7.93 per share will lapse.
Are Gwendolyn Binder’s Instil Bio (TIL) option grants an open-market stock purchase?
No, these options are a grant, not an open-market purchase. They were awarded as compensation at an exercise price of $7.93 per share, with vesting conditions tied to her ongoing service and specific events like a Change in Control or Disability.