Tango Therapeutics (TNGX) R&D president exercises options and sells stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Tango Therapeutics, Inc. President of R&D Crystal Adam exercised stock options to acquire 38,460 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.20 per share, then sold 38,460 shares in an open-market transaction at $25.00 per share. Following the sale, she directly holds 112,622 common shares. The transactions were carried out under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 27, 2025.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 38,460 shares ($961,500)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Crystal Adam
Role
President, R&D
Sold
38,460 shs ($962K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 38,460 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 38,460 | $5.20 | $200K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 38,460 | $25.00 | $962K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 395,040 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 151,082 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- These transactions were effected by the Reporting Person pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 27, 2025. This option shall vest and become exercisable over a four-year period, at a rate of 25% on February 27, 2024, with the remaining option shares vesting in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 38,460 shares
Exercise price: $5.20/share
Shares sold: 38,460 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
Options exercised
38,460 shares
Stock options exercised into common stock on April 15, 2026
Exercise price
$5.20/share
Strike price for exercised stock options
Shares sold
38,460 shares
Open-market sale of common stock on April 15, 2026
Sale price
$25.00/share
Per-share price for open-market sale
Post-transaction holdings
112,622 shares
Direct common stock held after transactions
Option expiration
March 1, 2033
Expiration date for the reported stock option grant
10b5-1 plan adoption date
October 27, 2025
Date the trading plan governing these trades was adopted
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: "Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"These transactions were effected ... pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
vesting financial
"This option shall vest and become exercisable over a four-year period"
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 Tango Therapeutics (TNGX) report for Crystal Adam?
Tango Therapeutics reported that President of R&D Crystal Adam exercised options for 38,460 common shares at $5.20, then sold 38,460 shares at $25.00 in an open-market transaction, all on April 15, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Was the Tango Therapeutics (TNGX) insider sale by Crystal Adam pre-planned?
Yes. The Form 4 states that Crystal Adam’s transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 27, 2025, indicating they were pre-arranged rather than discretionary trades timed on the transaction date.
What type of derivative security did Crystal Adam exercise at Tango Therapeutics (TNGX)?
Crystal Adam exercised a stock option, described as a “Stock Option (Right to Buy),” covering 38,460 underlying common shares at a $5.20 exercise price. The option was scheduled to vest over four years starting February 27, 2024, according to the vesting footnote.