Celcuity (NASDAQ: CELC) director reports bona fide gift of stock options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Celcuity Inc. director Richard E. Buller reported a gift transfer of stock options. On the reported date, he disposed of derivative securities representing 25,006 underlying shares of common stock through bona fide gifts. After the transactions, 12,503 options are held indirectly in a trust where he and his spouse are trustees and beneficiaries, and he continues to beneficially own those securities.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
25,006 shares gifted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Buller Richard E
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Stock Option (right to buy) | 12,503 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Stock Option (right to buy) | 12,503 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Stock Option (right to buy) — 12,503 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- 100% vested. The reporting person and his spouse are the trustees and beneficiaries. The reporting person continues to beneficially own these securities held by the trust.
Key Figures
Total option shares gifted: 25,006 shares
Options remaining in trust: 12,503 options
Exercise price: $10.69 per share
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5 metrics
Total option shares gifted
25,006 shares
Underlying Celcuity common stock in bona fide gifts
Options remaining in trust
12,503 options
Indirect holdings by trust after transaction
Exercise price
$10.69 per share
Conversion or exercise price of stock options
Option expiration
May 19, 2035
Expiration date of reported stock options
Gift transactions count
2 transactions
Derivative transactions coded as bona fide gifts
Key Terms
Stock Option (right to buy), bona fide gift, beneficially own, trustees and beneficiaries
4 terms
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (right to buy)"
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: Bona fide gift"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
beneficially own financial
"The reporting person continues to beneficially own these securities held by the trust."
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
trustees and beneficiaries financial
"The reporting person and his spouse are the trustees and beneficiaries."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Celcuity (CELC) director Richard Buller report?
Richard E. Buller reported a bona fide gift of stock options relating to Celcuity common shares. The filing shows two derivative transactions coded as gifts, moving option holdings while maintaining beneficial ownership through a trust structure shared with his spouse.
How many Celcuity (CELC) stock options were involved in Richard Buller’s Form 4?
The Form 4 reports gift transfers of stock options covering 25,006 underlying shares of Celcuity common stock. Each option grant relates to 12,503 shares, with transactions recorded for both direct and indirect holdings on the same transaction date.
What is the exercise price and expiration for Richard Buller’s Celcuity stock options?
The reported stock options have a conversion or exercise price of $10.69 per share and an expiration date of May 19, 2035. The options are noted as 100% vested, meaning they are fully exercisable under the disclosed terms.
Did Richard Buller keep beneficial ownership of Celcuity (CELC) securities after the gift transactions?
Yes. A footnote states that Buller and his spouse are trustees and beneficiaries of the trust holding the options. It explains that he continues to beneficially own the securities held by the trust despite the reported gift transfers.
Are Richard Buller’s Celcuity stock option gifts open-market sales or purchases?
No. The transactions are coded as G for bona fide gifts, not market trades. The reported price per option is $0.00, indicating transfers without consideration rather than open-market buying or selling of Celcuity common stock.