Director and 10% Owner Group Make Substantial $87.5M Net Stock Acquisition Post-IPO

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A group of insiders, including a Director and 10% owners, significantly increased their common stock holdings by $87.5 million through open market purchases and preferred stock conversions following the company's IPO.

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• Substantial Insider Acquisition

  A group of insiders, including Director Josh Wolfe and other 10% owners, made a net acquisition of $87.5 million in Eikon Therapeutics common stock.

• Premium Open Market Purchase

  The acquisition included an open market purchase of $4.99 million in common stock at $18.00 per share on February 4, 2026, which is above the current stock price.

• Preferred Stock Conversions

  The majority of the net acquisition value resulted from the conversion of various series of preferred stock into common stock on February 6, 2026, immediately prior to the IPO closing.

• Post-IPO Confidence

  This significant insider activity occurred immediately following the company's initial public offering, signaling strong conviction from key stakeholders.

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This Form 4 filing reveals a substantial vote of confidence from a group of significant insiders, including Director Josh Wolfe and other 10% owners (Lux entities), immediately following Eikon Therapeutics' initial public offering. The group acquired a net $87.5 million in common stock, representing a very large portion of the company's market capitalization. This includes an open market purchase of nearly $5 million at a price of $18.00 per share, which is a premium to the current stock price of $14.50. The majority of the acquired value comes from the conversion of various series of preferred stock into common stock, a mechanical event tied to the IPO. The combination of a premium open market purchase and the conversion of substantial preferred holdings into common stock by key insiders signals strong conviction in the company's future prospects post-IPO.