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Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK) CEO sells 7,500 shares, retains large stake

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Cytokinetics Inc President & CEO Robert I. Blum sold 7,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $66.63 per share. Following the sale, he directly holds 422,830 shares. In addition, 2,083 shares are held indirectly by The Bridget Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust and 2,083 shares by The Brittany Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust.

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Insider Blum Robert I
Role President & CEO
Sold 7,500 shs ($500K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 7,500 $66.63 $500K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 422,830 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,083 shares (Indirect, by Trust 1)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares held by The Bridget Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust. Shares held by The Brittany Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust.
Shares sold 7,500 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on 2026-04-01
Sale price $66.63 per share Price for the 7,500 shares sold
Direct holdings after sale 422,830 shares Common Stock directly held by CEO after transaction
Indirect holdings – Trust 1 2,083 shares Common Stock held by The Bridget Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust
Indirect holdings – Trust 2 2,083 shares Common Stock held by The Brittany Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect: "I" and nature_of_ownership: "by Trust 1""
Irrevocable Trust financial
"Shares held by The Bridget Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Blum Robert I
(Last)(First)(Middle)
350 OYSTER POINT BLVD
(Street)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94080
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CYTOKINETICS INC [ CYTK ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026S7,500D$66.63422,830D
Common Stock2,083Iby Trust 1(1)
Common Stock2,083Iby Trust 2(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares held by The Bridget Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust.
2. Shares held by The Brittany Blum 2003 Irrevocable Trust.
/s/ John O. Faurescu, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Blum04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did CYTOKINETICS (CYTK) CEO Robert Blum report?

Robert I. Blum reported an open-market sale of 7,500 shares of Cytokinetics Common Stock at $66.63 per share. The transaction was recorded as a non-derivative sale and reflects a reduction in his directly held shares while maintaining a substantial remaining position.

How many CYTK shares does the CEO hold after the reported sale?

After selling 7,500 shares, Robert I. Blum directly holds 422,830 shares of Cytokinetics Common Stock. This figure reflects only his direct ownership and does not include additional shares held indirectly through trusts associated with his family.

At what price were the CYTOKINETICS (CYTK) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

The reported open-market sale was executed at $66.63 per share for Cytokinetics Common Stock. This price applies to all 7,500 shares sold in the transaction disclosed, according to the Form 4 insider filing data provided.

Does this CYTOKINETICS Form 4 include any derivative securities activity?

No derivative securities activity is shown in the provided data. The transaction summary lists zero exercises and a derivative transaction count of zero, indicating only a non-derivative open-market sale of Common Stock was reported for this filing.

What is the overall net share change reported in this CYTK Form 4?

The transaction summary shows a net-sell direction with 7,500 shares sold and no purchases. This results in a net change of negative 7,500 shares for Robert I. Blum’s reported holdings in Cytokinetics Common Stock in this filing.