Alpha Teknova (NASDAQ: TKNO) director awarded 55,000 non-qualified stock options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alpha Teknova, Inc. director Alexander Vos received a grant of options covering 55,000 shares of common stock as equity compensation. These non-qualified stock options have an exercise price of $5.37 per share and expire on June 1, 2036. The award vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning Vos must remain in service for one year before any options become exercisable. This is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Vos Alexander
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 55,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 55,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Option grant size: 55,000 options
Exercise price: $5.37 per share
Underlying shares: 55,000 shares
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5 metrics
Option grant size
55,000 options
Non-qualified stock options granted to director
Exercise price
$5.37 per share
Strike price for non-qualified stock options
Underlying shares
55,000 shares
Common stock underlying the options
Expiration date
June 1, 2036
Option term end date
Shares after transaction
55,000 derivative securities
Total options held following grant
Key Terms
Non-Qualified Stock Option, exercise price, grant, award, or other acquisition, vest
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Non-Qualified Stock Option financial
"Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)"
A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "5.3700""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
vest financial
"shares subject to the option shall vest on the first anniversary"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What did Alexander Vos report in this Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Form 4?
Alexander Vos reported receiving a grant of non-qualified stock options for 55,000 shares of Alpha Teknova common stock. The options are a compensation award, not an open-market trade, and give him the right to buy shares at a fixed exercise price.
What is the exercise price of the new TKNO stock options granted to Alexander Vos?
The granted options have an exercise price of $5.37 per share. This is the price Vos would pay in the future to convert each option into one share of Alpha Teknova common stock if and when the options become exercisable and he chooses to exercise.
How many Alpha Teknova (TKNO) options does Alexander Vos hold after this transaction?
After the reported transaction, Vos holds 55,000 non-qualified stock options. These options correspond to 55,000 underlying shares of Alpha Teknova common stock, representing his entire derivative position disclosed in this filing, with no additional option balances shown.
When do Alexander Vos’s new Alpha Teknova (TKNO) options vest and expire?
The options vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning all 55,000 options become exercisable after one year. They carry an expiration date of June 1, 2036, after which any unexercised options will lapse and can no longer be used.
Does this Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Form 4 show any stock sales by Alexander Vos?
The filing does not show any sales of common stock by Vos. It reports only a grant of non-qualified stock options as a compensation award, with no open-market purchases, sales, tax withholdings, or other dispositions disclosed in this particular Form 4.