Director John W. Childs Makes Substantial $72.5M Investment in Veradermics Following IPO

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Director John W. Childs significantly increased his stake in Veradermics, Inc. through a $5 million open market purchase and the conversion of over $67 million in preferred stock into common shares, coinciding with the company's IPO.

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• Director's Significant Investment

  Director John W. Childs acquired common stock totaling $72,539,260, representing a substantial increase in his holdings.

• Open Market Purchase at IPO Price

  Childs made an open market purchase of 294,117 shares for $4,999,989 at $17.00 per share on February 5, 2026, aligning with the company's recent IPO pricing.

• Preferred Stock Conversion

  Converted 1,907,889 shares of Series A, B, and C Convertible Preferred Stock into common stock, valued at $67,539,271, immediately prior to the IPO closing.

• New Option Grant

  Received a grant of 51,525 stock options on February 3, 2026, which will fully vest on February 3, 2027.

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This Form 4 filing reveals a substantial commitment from Director John W. Childs, who acquired common stock totaling over $72.5 million. This includes a direct open market purchase of nearly $5 million at the IPO price of $17.00 per share, alongside the automatic conversion of over $67 million in preferred stock into common shares. These transactions occurred immediately prior to or concurrent with the company's Initial Public Offering, as indicated by recent filings. Such a significant investment by a director, representing over 5% of the company's market capitalization, signals strong insider confidence in Veradermics' future prospects as it transitions to a public company.