Alpha Teknova (TKNO) director gets 55,000 options at $5.37 strike
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alpha Teknova, Inc. director Brett Robertson received a grant of non-qualified stock options covering 55,000 shares of common stock. The options have an exercise price of $5.37 per share and expire on June 1, 2036. According to the disclosure, all 55,000 shares subject to the option will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. After this grant, the filing shows Robertson holding options for 55,000 underlying shares directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
ROBERTSON BRETT
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
Options granted: 55,000 options
Exercise price: $5.37 per share
Underlying shares: 55,000 shares
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5 metrics
Options granted
55,000 options
Non-qualified stock option grant to director on June 1, 2026
Exercise price
$5.37 per share
Conversion or exercise price for the granted options
Underlying shares
55,000 shares
Common Stock underlying the non-qualified stock options
Expiration date
June 1, 2036
Option expiration for the granted non-qualified stock options
Post-grant derivative holdings
55,000 options
Total derivative securities following the reported transaction
Key Terms
Non-Qualified Stock Option, grant/award acquisition, underlying security, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
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.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition"
underlying security financial
"underlying_security_title: Common Stock"
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.
vesting financial
"shares subject to the option shall vest on the first anniversary"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Alpha Teknova (TKNO) report for Brett Robertson?
Alpha Teknova reported that director Brett Robertson received a grant of 55,000 non-qualified stock options. These options give him the right to buy common shares at a fixed price as part of his equity-based compensation.
How many Alpha Teknova (TKNO) stock options were granted and at what price?
Brett Robertson was granted 55,000 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $5.37 per share. This strike price is the fixed cost per share if he chooses to exercise the options in the future.
When do Brett Robertson’s Alpha Teknova (TKNO) options vest?
All 55,000 stock options granted to Brett Robertson vest on the first anniversary of the June 1, 2026 grant date. Vesting means he must wait one year before the options are fully exercisable.
When do Brett Robertson’s Alpha Teknova (TKNO) options expire?
The non-qualified stock options granted to Brett Robertson expire on June 1, 2036. After this expiration date, he can no longer exercise the options to purchase Alpha Teknova common stock.
Is Brett Robertson’s Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Form 4 a stock purchase or a compensation grant?
The Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant of non-qualified stock options, not an open-market stock purchase. The transaction code A indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative securities from the company.