Form 4: ALX Oncology Director Granted Stock Options

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. Director Chris H. Takimoto was granted 40,400 stock options with an exercise price of $1.32, vesting over 12 months.

Summary

  • Chris H. Takimoto, a Director of ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. (ALXO), acquired 40,400 stock options.
  • The stock options have an exercise price of $1.32 per share.
  • The options were granted on January 20, 2026, and will expire on January 19, 2036.
  • The shares subject to the option will vest in 12 equal monthly installments, commencing on February 20, 2026.
  • Following this transaction, Chris H. Takimoto directly beneficially owns 40,400 derivative securities (stock options).

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly positive as an equity grant to a director generally aligns interests with shareholders, but it is a routine disclosure and not indicative of significant operational or financial news.

Positives

  • The grant of stock options to a director aligns management's interests with those of shareholders, incentivizing long-term company performance.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

The grant of stock options to directors is a common practice in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, aiming to attract and retain talent while aligning their financial incentives with the company's long-term success and shareholder value creation. This is a routine equity compensation event.

Related Party Transactions

  • The grant of 40,400 stock options to Chris H. Takimoto, a Director of ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., constitutes a related party transaction.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The equity grant aligns the director's financial interests with shareholder value creation, potentially fostering long-term growth.
  • Employees: While this specific grant is to a director, it is part of a broader compensation strategy that can impact employee morale and retention if similar equity incentives are offered across the organization.

Next Steps

  • The stock options will vest in 12 equal monthly installments beginning on February 20, 2026.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/20/2026Date of earliest transaction (stock option grant date)
01/21/2026Filing date of the Form 4
02/20/2026Start date for 12 equal monthly vesting installments of the stock options
01/19/2036Expiration date of the stock options

Keywords

ALX Oncology, ALXO, stock option, insider transaction, Form 4, director, equity grant, beneficial ownership

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