Board member at Zevra (NASDAQ: ZVRA) receives 30,000-share option grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zevra Therapeutics director Alicia Secor received a grant of stock options to acquire 30,000 shares of common stock as compensation for her board service. The options have an exercise price of $11.17 per share, equal to the June 4, 2026 closing price, vest 100% upon the earliest of specified service-based dates, and expire on June 3, 2036.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Secor Alicia
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 30,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 30,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The exercise price is equal to the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the date of grant, June 4, 2026. This grant was awarded as compensation for the Reporting Person's service on the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to the Issuer's tenth amended and restated non-employee director compensation policy. One hundred percent (100%) of the shares subject to the option shall vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant, (ii) the date that is one day prior to the first annual stockholders meeting occurring after the grant date or (iii) immediately prior to a change in control of the Issuer, subject in each case to the Reporting Person's continued service on such vesting date.
Key Figures
Option grant size: 30,000 options
Exercise price: $11.17 per share
Underlying shares: 30,000 shares
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5 metrics
Option grant size
30,000 options
Stock Option grant to director Alicia Secor
Exercise price
$11.17 per share
Equal to closing price on June 4, 2026
Underlying shares
30,000 shares
Common stock underlying the options
Expiration date
June 3, 2036
Option term end date
Vesting percentage
100% cliff vesting
Vests in full at earliest specified service-based date
Key Terms
Stock Option (right to buy), exercise price, non-employee director compensation policy, vest, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (right to buy)"
exercise price financial
"The exercise price is equal to the closing price of the Issuer's common stock"
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.
non-employee director compensation policy financial
"pursuant to the Issuer's tenth amended and restated non-employee director compensation policy"
vest financial
"One hundred percent (100%) of the shares subject to the option shall vest"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
change in control financial
"immediately prior to a change in control of the Issuer"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
FAQ
What did the ZVRA Form 4 report for director Alicia Secor?
The Form 4 reports that director Alicia Secor received a grant of 30,000 stock options as board compensation. These options allow her to buy Zevra Therapeutics common shares at a fixed exercise price, subject to vesting and expiration terms defined in the grant.
How many ZVRA stock options were granted to Alicia Secor and at what price?
Alicia Secor was granted 30,000 stock options for Zevra Therapeutics common stock at an exercise price of $11.17 per share. That price matches the Nasdaq Global Select Market closing price on June 4, 2026, the date the board-approved grant was awarded.
When do Alicia Secor’s Zevra (ZVRA) options vest and expire?
All 30,000 options vest 100% on the earliest of three events: the first anniversary of the June 4, 2026 grant date, the day before the next annual stockholders meeting, or immediately before a change in control. The options expire on June 3, 2036.
Why did Zevra grant stock options to director Alicia Secor?
The options were granted as compensation for Alicia Secor’s service on Zevra’s board of directors. The award was made under the company’s tenth amended and restated non-employee director compensation policy, aligning director incentives with shareholder interests through equity-based pay instead of only cash.
Is Alicia Secor’s ZVRA option grant a market purchase or compensation award?
This transaction is a compensation award, not a market purchase. The Form 4 classifies it as a grant or other acquisition of derivative securities, with an exercise price set at the closing market price on the grant date and standard vesting tied to continued board service.