TKNO Form 4: Alexander Vos Awarded 54k Shares, No Insider Selling

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alpha Teknova, Inc. (TKNO) – Form 4 insider filing dated 06/25/2025

The filing reports one transaction by Alexander Vos, a non-employee Director of Alpha Teknova. On 17 June 2025 Mr. Vos received 54,300 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock, coded “A” (award of securities). The RSUs were granted at a stated price of $0.00; they will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date (17 June 2026).

Following the award, Mr. Vos’ total reported beneficial ownership increased to 102,472 common shares, held directly. No derivative securities were involved and no shares were sold.

Implications for investors

• The filing reflects equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale, so cash did not change hands.
• The incremental dilution from 54,300 shares is immaterial relative to Alpha Teknova’s outstanding share count (outstanding figure not provided in the filing).
• The award lengthens the director’s equity exposure, which can better align board incentives with shareholder interests over the next 12 months.

Positive

• No insider selling; transaction is an equity award, which avoids negative signal of stock disposal.
• Increased insider ownership may better align director incentives with shareholder interests.

Negative

• Minor share dilution from issuance of 54,300 new shares, though impact is likely immaterial.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Director received 54k RSUs; no shares sold, neutral capital-market signal.

The Form 4 shows a standard annual equity grant. Because the award was made at $0 and vests after one year, it functions as compensation rather than a directional bet. No market purchase or sale occurred, so there is no immediate trading signal. The additional 54,300 shares represent a very small fraction of Teknova’s float and therefore minimal dilution. From a governance standpoint, the filing is slightly positive as it increases insider ownership, but the effect on valuation or liquidity is negligible.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine RSU grant enhances alignment, limited corporate impact.

Board-level equity grants are common for life-science tools companies such as Teknova. A one-year cliff vest aligns decision-making over the short term without locking the director in for multiple years. There are no red-flags such as accelerated vesting or large option packages. Overall, the filing is a normal compensation event that mildly strengthens incentive alignment while having no material governance concerns.

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^*

Vos Alexander

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.

2451 BERT DRIVE

(Street)

HOLLISTER CA 95023

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Alpha Teknova, Inc. [ TKNO ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2025

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
Common Stock	06/17/2025		A		54,300(1)	A	$0.0	102,472	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units granted on June 17, 2025. Shares subject to the award vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

	By: Damon A. Terrill For: Alexander Vos	06/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Alexander Vos report in the TKNO Form 4?

An award of 54,300 restricted stock units granted on 06/17/2025.

Did the insider sell any Alpha Teknova shares?

No; the filing shows only an acquisition (award) and zero shares sold.

How many TKNO shares does Alexander Vos own after the transaction?

He now beneficially owns 102,472 common shares.

When will the newly granted RSUs vest?

They vest on 17 June 2026, one year after the grant date.

Is the transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing does not indicate that the award is tied to a 10b5-1 plan.