Bernstein Bruce 4

What Happened
Bruce Bernstein, a director of TAO Synergies Inc. (TAOX), received a grant of 55,000 derivative securities (options) on May 18, 2026. The reported acquisition price is $0.00, so no cash was paid at grant and the immediate reported value is $0. This is an award/compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-18 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-05-19). Filing appears timely.
• Amount: 55,000 derivative shares/options; reported acquisition price $0.00 (total $0 at grant).
• Shares/ownership 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 and exercisability contingent on one year of continued service)
• Transaction code: A (award/grant of derivative securities).

Context
This filing documents a compensation grant (options) to a director. Such grants are common as part of director compensation and do not represent an open-market buy or sell. The options will vest and be exercisable only after the stated one-year service condition is met, so there is no immediate sale or change in market holdings implied by this grant.