VIDA Global (VIDA) director adds shares, holds 198,024 after open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VIDA Global Inc. director Romaine Henry S Jr. reported two equity transactions in Class A Common Stock. On May 15, 2026, he made an open-market purchase of 6,300 shares at $3.9671 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 198,024 shares.

The filing also reflects a previously granted restricted stock award of 191,724 shares effective January 1, 2026 under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. This award vests in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years, conditioned on his continued service as a director.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 6,300 shares ($24,993)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Romaine Henry S Jr.

Role null

Bought 6,300 shs ($25K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Class A Common Stock	6,300	$3.9671	$25K
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	191,724	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 198,024 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Open-market purchase: 6,300 shares Purchase price: $3.9671 per share Shares held after trade: 198,024 shares +2 more

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Open-market purchase 6,300 shares Class A Common Stock bought on May 15, 2026

Purchase price $3.9671 per share Open-market purchase of Class A Common Stock

Shares held after trade 198,024 shares Director’s direct holdings following May 15, 2026 purchase

Restricted stock award 191,724 shares Award effective January 1, 2026 under 2022 Equity Incentive Plan

Vesting schedule 12 quarterly installments over 3 years Restricted stock award vesting, subject to continued board service

Key Terms

restricted stock awards, 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, Rule 16a-2(a), initial public offering

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restricted stock awards financial

"Represents restricted stock awards issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan effective as of January 1, 2026"

Rule 16a-2(a) regulatory

"the transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a)"

initial public offering financial

"in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering, and the transaction is reported"

An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Romaine Henry S Jr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VIDA GLOBAL INC.

12160 W PARMER LN, STE 130-716

(Street)

CEDAR PARK TEXAS 78613

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VIDA Global Inc. [ VIDA ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	05/15/2026		P		6,300	A	$3.9671	198,024	D
Class A Common Stock	01/01/2026		A		191,724(1)	A	$0	191,724	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 awards issued under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan effective as of January 1, 2026 (the "Grant Date") that vest in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments over three (3) years with each installment vesting on each quarterly anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service as a director. These securities represent equity securities previously reported on the Reporting Person's Form 3, which was acquired through an exempt transaction with the Issuer. The grant of these securities occurred prior to the Issuer's registration of a class of equity securities under Section 12 of the Exchange Act in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering, and the transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a).

	/s/ Lyle Pratt, Attorney-in-Fact for Henry S Romaine Jr.	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did VIDA (VIDA) report for Romaine Henry S Jr.?

VIDA Global director Romaine Henry S Jr. reported an open-market purchase and a restricted stock award. He bought 6,300 Class A shares at $3.9671 and holds 198,024 shares afterward, alongside a 191,724-share restricted award vesting over three years.

How many VIDA (VIDA) shares did the director buy on May 15, 2026?

On May 15, 2026, the director purchased 6,300 VIDA Global Class A Common shares. The shares were acquired in an open-market transaction at $3.9671 per share, increasing his directly held position to 198,024 Class A shares following the transaction.

What are the terms of the 191,724-share restricted stock award at VIDA (VIDA)?

The 191,724-share restricted stock award vests in twelve equal quarterly installments over three years. Vesting occurs on each quarterly anniversary of the January 1, 2026 grant date, contingent on Romaine Henry S Jr.’s continued service as a director of VIDA Global.

Was the restricted stock award to the VIDA (VIDA) director part of the equity plan?

Yes, the 191,724-share restricted stock award was issued under VIDA Global’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. It became effective January 1, 2026 and is structured to vest quarterly over three years, subject to the director’s continued service on the company’s board.

How was the director’s restricted stock grant treated before VIDA (VIDA) registered its shares?

The restricted stock award was granted before VIDA Global registered a class of equity securities under Section 12 for its initial public offering. It was previously reported on the director’s Form 3 and is reported here pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a) as an exempt acquisition.