[Form 4] Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) filed a Form 4 disclosing that director Howard G. Welgus sold 9,208 common shares on 01 July 2025 at a weighted-average price of $13.8391 (price range: $13.65–$13.99). The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 11 March 2025 and scheduled to run through 29 May 2026.

Following the transaction, Welgus still beneficially owns 100,206 shares, held directly. No derivative security activity was reported. The filing was signed on 02 July 2025 by an attorney-in-fact.

This single transaction represents a modest reduction in the director’s holdings and does not, by itself, provide information on company fundamentals or near-term performance; however, investors often monitor insider sales for sentiment signals.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Director sold 9,208 shares of ARQT common stock.
• Insider ownership decreased to 100,206 shares.
• Transaction could be viewed as a negative sentiment signal despite 10b5-1 plan.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small 10b5-1 insider sale; sentiment mildly negative, financial impact immaterial.

The reported sale of 9,208 shares (≈8.4% of Welgus’s prior direct stake) raises limited concern. The use of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan mitigates information-asymmetry risk, and the residual holding of 100,206 shares suggests continued alignment with shareholders. Transaction size is marginal relative to ARQT’s average daily volume, so market impact is likely negligible. Overall, the filing is routine and does not alter ARQT’s investment thesis.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Welgus Howard G.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARCUTIS BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.

3027 TOWNSGATE ROAD, SUITE 300

(Street)

WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. [ ARQT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/01/2025		S		9,208(1)	D	$13.8391(2)	100,206	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 11, 2025, by the Reporting Person, with a plan end date of May 29, 2026.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.65 to $13.99, inclusive. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each respective price within the range set forth in this footnote.

Remarks:

	/s/ Latha Vairavan, as Attorney-in-Fact for Howard G. Welgus	07/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many ARQT shares did director Howard G. Welgus sell?

He sold 9,208 shares of Arcutis Biotherapeutics common stock.

What price did the ARQT shares sell for?

The weighted-average sale price was $13.8391, within a $13.65–$13.99 range.

When was the insider transaction executed?

The sale took place on July 1, 2025.

Does the director still own ARQT shares after the sale?

Yes, he still directly owns 100,206 shares following the transaction.

Was the sale conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes, the transaction was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 11, 2025.

Is there any derivative security activity reported in this Form 4?

No derivative securities were acquired or disposed of in this filing.