Form 4: Y-mAbs Insider Thomas Gad Sells Shares Post-Merger

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Insider Transaction Report (Post-Merger)


Y-mAbs Therapeutics Chief Business Officer Thomas Gad disposed of all his common stock, RSUs, PRSUs, and stock options following the company's acquisition by Perseus BidCo US, Inc. for $8.60 per share.

Summary

  • Thomas Gad, Chief Business Officer and Director of Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc., reported changes in beneficial ownership following the company's merger.
  • The merger, completed on September 16, 2025, involved Purchaser (Yosemite Merger Sub, Inc.) acquiring Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc., making it an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (Perseus BidCo US, Inc.) and Ultimate Parent (Stark International Lux).
  • Shares of common stock were tendered at $8.60 per share in cash.
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance-Based RSUs (PRSUs) were cancelled and converted into cash based on the merger consideration.
  • Employee Stock Options were cancelled and converted into cash for in-the-money options (exercise price below $8.60), while out-of-the-money options were cancelled for no consideration.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing reports the successful completion of a merger, resulting in a cash payout for shareholders and the monetization of an insider's equity holdings. While some options were cancelled for no value, the overall event represents a definitive, positive exit for shareholders at the agreed-upon price.

Positives

  • Thomas Gad, an insider, received cash for his common stock, RSUs, PRSUs, and in-the-money stock options, indicating a successful monetization of his equity holdings.
  • The merger provided a cash exit for shareholders at a fixed price of $8.60 per share.

Negatives

  • Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. ceased to be an independent publicly traded company, becoming an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • Employee stock options with an exercise price equal to or exceeding the $8.60 merger consideration were cancelled for no value.

Risks

  • Options with an exercise price equal to or in excess of the Merger Consideration were cancelled for no consideration, resulting in a loss of potential value for holders of those specific options.

Future Outlook

The filing details a completed merger, resulting in Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. becoming a private entity. There are no forward-looking statements regarding the company's future operations as a public entity.

Industry Context

This transaction represents a consolidation event within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector, where smaller companies are often acquired by larger entities for their pipeline, technology, or market position. The acquisition of Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. by Perseus BidCo US, Inc. signifies a strategic move by the acquirer to integrate Y-mAbs' assets.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Ownership StructureY-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (Perseus BidCo US, Inc.) and Ultimate Parent (Stark International Lux), transitioning from a publicly traded entity to a private one.2025-09-16This change fundamentally alters the corporate governance framework, shifting from public company regulations and shareholder oversight to private company governance under the acquirer's control.

Related Party Transactions

  • Dispositions of common stock held indirectly by Thomas Gad through GAD Enterprises LLC.
  • Dispositions of common stock held indirectly by Thomas Gad through his children, who are deemed to share his household.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders received $8.60 per share in cash for their common stock.
  • Employees with equity awards (RSUs, PRSUs, stock options) had their holdings converted to cash based on the merger terms, providing liquidity.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-08-04Date of the Agreement and Plan of Merger.
2025-09-16Date of earliest transaction; completion of tender offer and merger effective date.
2025-09-18Date the Form 4 was filed.

Keywords

Y-mAbs Therapeutics, YMAB, Thomas Gad, SEC Form 4, Merger, Acquisition, Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Options, RSUs, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals

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