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Board member at Zevra (NASDAQ: ZVRA) receives 30,000-share option grant

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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 Secor Alicia
Role null
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)
  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.
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
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.
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Secor Alicia

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ZEVRA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
101 FEDERAL STREET

(Street)
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02110

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ZEVRA THERAPEUTICS, INC. [ ZVRA ]
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)
06/04/2026
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
Stock Option (right to buy)$11.17(1)06/04/2026A30,000(2) (3)06/03/2036Common Stock30,000$030,000D
Explanation of Responses:
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Timothy J. Sangiovanni, Attorney-in-Fact for Alicia Secor06/18/2026
** 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.