Form 4: Heron Therapeutics Executive Granted 500,000 Restricted Stock Units

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Mark Earl Hensley, Chief Operating Officer of Heron Therapeutics, received 500,000 restricted stock units on May 6, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing.

Summary

  • Mark Earl Hensley, the Chief Operating Officer of Heron Therapeutics, Inc., was granted 500,000 restricted stock units on May 6, 2025.
  • The restricted stock units vest with 25% upon the first anniversary of the grant date (May 6, 2025) and then in twelve (12) equal quarterly installments thereafter.
  • Following the transaction, Hensley beneficially owns 500,000 derivative securities.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing related to executive compensation. It doesn't contain any information that would significantly impact investor sentiment positively or negatively.

Positives

  • The grant of restricted stock units aligns the executive's interests with those of the shareholders.

Industry Context

Executive compensation through stock grants is a common practice in the pharmaceutical industry to incentivize performance and align management's interests with shareholders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The grant of restricted stock units could have a minor dilutive effect on existing shareholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/06/2025Date of earliest transaction (grant date of restricted stock units)
05/06/2025First vesting date of 25% of the restricted stock units
05/07/2025Date of Form 4 filing

Keywords

restricted stock units, Form 4, Heron Therapeutics, HRTX, Mark Earl Hensley, executive compensation, beneficial ownership

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