Ephron Robert 4

What Happened Robert Ephron, a director of TAO Synergies Inc. (TAOX), was granted 10,000 derivative shares/options on May 18, 2026. The award is reported at a $0.00 acquisition price (total reported value $0) and is a grant/award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-18; Filing date: 2026-05-19 (timely filing).
• Instrument: Derivative grant (10,000 shares) reported at $0.00 per share.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnote: All of the holder's options shall vest and become immediately exercisable upon the holder's completion of one year of service following May 18, 2026 (i.e., vesting upon completion of one year of service after that date).
• No indication of a 10b5‑1 plan, tax withholding, or sale; this is a compensation-related award.

Context This was a compensation award (derivative grant), not a purchase or sale. For retail investors, such grants are common for executives and directors and do not necessarily reflect immediate buying or selling activity. The footnote indicates the award will vest and become exercisable after one year of continued service, at which point Ephron could exercise the options (if they are options) per the company’s terms.