Vaxart (VXRT) CFO granted 227,000 shares and 455,000 options in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vaxart, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeroen Nicolaas Grasman, reported equity compensation grants. He was awarded 227,000 shares of Common Stock upon vesting of restricted stock units, bringing his direct Common Stock holdings to 577,000 shares.
He also received a stock option covering 455,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.6795 per share, expiring on March 16, 2036. The restricted stock units vest 25% on March 16, 2026 and then annually so they are fully vested on the fourth anniversary, while the option vests 25% on March 16, 2027 and then in 36 equal monthly installments until fully vested on March 16, 2030. These are compensation-related awards rather than open-market purchases.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Grasman Jeroen Nicolaas
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 455,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 227,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 455,000 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 577,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Grant of shares upon vesting of restricted stock units. 25% of the shares underlying the award shall vest on each anniversary of the vesting commencement date of March 16, 2026, so that the restricted stock units would be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the vesting commencement date. The shares subject to this stock option shall vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the grant on March 16, 2027, the first anniversary of the date that vesting commenced, and thereafter in 36 equal monthly installments such that the stock option shall be fully vested on March 16, 2030.
FAQ
What did Vaxart (VXRT) disclose about its CFO’s recent Form 4 transactions?
Vaxart reported that CFO Jeroen Nicolaas Grasman received equity compensation on March 16, 2026, including restricted stock units and a stock option grant. These awards increase his share and option holdings but do not involve any open-market stock purchases or sales.
What stock option grant did the Vaxart (VXRT) CFO receive and at what price?
The CFO received a stock option for 455,000 shares of Vaxart Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.6795 per share. The option expires on March 16, 2036 and represents long-term incentive compensation, not an immediate stock purchase.
What is the vesting schedule for the Vaxart (VXRT) CFO’s restricted stock units?
The restricted stock units vest over four years starting March 16, 2026. Twenty-five percent of the underlying shares vest on each anniversary of that date, so the award becomes fully vested on the fourth anniversary, aligning compensation with multi-year service and performance.
How do the Vaxart (VXRT) CFO’s new stock options vest over time?
The stock options vest 25% on March 16, 2027, the first anniversary of vesting commencement, then in 36 equal monthly installments. This structure leads to full vesting by March 16, 2030, encouraging long-term alignment between the CFO and shareholder interests.