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Alpha Teknova (TKNO) director gets 55,000 options at $5.37 strike

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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 ROBERTSON BRETT
Role null
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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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
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
ROBERTSON BRETT

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ALPHA TEKNOVA, INC.
2451 BERT DRIVE

(Street)
HOLLISTER CALIFORNIA 95023

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Alpha Teknova, Inc. [ TKNO ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)$5.3706/01/2026A55,000 (1)06/01/2036Common Stock55,000$0.055,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The number of shares subject to the option shall vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.
By: Damon A. Terrill For: Brett Robertson06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.