Form 4: Oklo CFO Exercises Options, Sells Shares

Oklo Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Richard Craig Bealmear, exercised stock options and subsequently sold a portion of the acquired shares in multiple transactions.

Summary

• Richard Craig Bealmear, Chief Financial Officer of Oklo Inc. (OKLO), reported transactions involving the company's Class A Common Stock.
• On September 17, 2025, Mr. Bealmear exercised stock options twice, acquiring a total of 200,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $3.18 per share.
• On September 17, 2025, he sold 46,175 shares at $94.45 per share and an additional 46,203 shares at a weighted average price of $93.0021 per share.
• On September 18, 2025, he sold 7,622 shares at $101.4409 per share.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Bealmear directly beneficially owns 121,913 shares of Class A Common Stock.
• He also holds 1,125,759 stock options with an exercise price of $3.18, which began vesting on August 1, 2024, and continue to vest in 48 substantially equal monthly installments, expiring on August 1, 2033.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While the CFO exercised options at a low price, indicating personal gain, the subsequent sale of a significant number of shares could be viewed with caution by investors. The overall impact on company sentiment from this Form 4 alone is balanced.

Positives

• The CFO exercised stock options at a significantly lower price ($3.18) compared to the market sale prices (ranging from $93.00 to $101.4409), indicating a substantial personal gain.
• The continued holding of 1,125,759 stock options suggests ongoing long-term interest in the company's performance.

Negatives

• The Chief Financial Officer sold a significant number of shares (totaling 100,000 shares) over two days, which could be interpreted as a reduction in direct equity exposure.

Risks

• Insider selling, especially by a key executive like the CFO, can sometimes be perceived negatively by the market and may lead to questions about management's confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders may interpret the CFO's share sales as a signal regarding the company's short-term prospects, potentially influencing investor sentiment and stock price.

Next Steps

• NA

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Keywords

Oklo, OKLO, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Options, Share Sale, CFO, Beneficial Ownership, Executive Compensation