Lennon David James 4
4 · Whitehawk Therapeutics, Inc. · Filed Apr 3, 2026
Research Summary
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Whitehawk (WHWK) CEO Lennon David James Receives RSUs, Sells 26,858
What Happened
- Lennon David James, CEO of Whitehawk Therapeutics (WHWK), had derivative awards settle/convert and received an award of 831,148 restricted stock units (RSUs) effective April 1, 2026. The filing shows conversion/exercise activity of 775,828 derivative units on April 1, 2026 (no cash proceeds shown).
- A broker-assisted sale of 26,858 shares occurred on April 2, 2026 at $3.48 per share, generating $93,466. This sale was used to satisfy tax withholding associated with the RSU vesting.
Key Details
- Transaction dates and prices:
- 2026-04-01: Grant/award of 831,148 RSUs at $0.00 (acquired).
- 2026-04-01: Conversion/exercise of 775,828 derivative units (reported with $0 proceeds).
- 2026-04-02: Open-market/broker-assisted sale of 26,858 shares at $3.48 = $93,466 (disposed).
- Shares owned after the transaction: Not specified in the filing excerpt provided.
- Footnotes of note:
- F1: Each RSU equals a contingent right to one share of common stock.
- F2: The April 2 sale was a broker-assisted sale to satisfy tax withholding on vested RSUs.
- F3: The RSUs are scheduled to vest 100% on the one‑year anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date (April 1, 2025 → fully vested April 1, 2026).
- F4: Option vesting terms (if applicable) start April 1, 2026 with a typical 4‑year schedule (25% at one year, monthly thereafter).
- Filing timeliness: Reported Apr 3, 2026 for transactions dated Apr 1–2, 2026 — appears timely under Form 4 reporting rules.
Context
- These entries reflect derivative/RSU vesting and settlement rather than an open-market purchase signal. The small sale (26,858 shares) was a routine broker-assisted sale to cover tax withholding from the RSU vesting, not necessarily an expression of market sentiment.
- For retail investors, awards and vesting disclosures show compensation events and resulting share issuance; purchases are more indicative of insider bullishness, while tax-withholding sales are common and typically routine.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Lennon David James
DirectorCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Transactions
- Exercise/Conversion
Common Stock
[F1]2026-04-01+775,828→ 820,407 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F2]2026-04-02$3.48/sh−26,858$93,466→ 793,549 total - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F1][F3]2026-04-01−775,828→ 0 total→ Common Stock (775,828 underlying) - Award
Stock Option (right to buy)
[F4]2026-04-01+831,148→ 831,148 totalExercise: $3.54Exp: 2036-04-01→ Common Stock (831,148 underlying)
Footnotes (4)
- [F1]Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Whitehawk Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock.
- [F2]Represents a broker-assisted sale to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
- [F3]Subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider (as defined in the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan) through each applicable date, one hundred percent (100%) of the shares subject to the award shall vest on the one-year anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date. "Vesting Commencement Date" shall mean April 1, 2025.
- [F4]Subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a Service Provider (as defined in the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan) through each applicable date, twenty five percent (25%) of the shares subject to the option shall vest on the one-year anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date and 1/48th of the total shares subject to the Option shall vest every month thereafter such that all shares subject to the option shall be fully vested on the four-year anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date. "Vesting Commencement Date" shall mean April 1, 2026.
Signature
/s/ Stephen Rodin, as Attorney-in-Fact|2026-04-03