CERS · Cerus Corp
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
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| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in two annual installments with 33% of the grant vesting on July 1, 2027, and 67% of the grant vesting on July 1, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
554,529 |
| 2026-07-01 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance Rights (Direct)
Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cerus common stock. The performance rights vest upon Cerus common stock achieving a specified price per share. |
Performance Rights
|
369,686 |
| 2026-06-30 | Greenman William Mariner |
Director, President and CEO |
Award↓
|
Common Stock
|
192,500 |
| 2026-06-30 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.84 to $3.03 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
33,676 |
| 2026-06-30 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.84 to $3.03 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
24,329 |
| 2026-06-30 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Award↓
|
Common Stock
|
55,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Greenman William Mariner |
Director, President and CEO |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.84 to $3.03 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
101,919 |
| 2026-06-30 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.84 to $3.03 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
42,359 |
| 2026-06-30 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Award↓
|
Common Stock
|
63,600 |
| 2026-06-30 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↓
|
Common Stock
|
80,000 |
| 2026-06-09 | BJERKHOLT ERIC |
Director |
Sell↓
|
Common Stock
|
20,454 |
| 2026-06-02 | Witney Frank |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | BJERKHOLT ERIC |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | NACHTSHEIM JAMI K |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Lucena Ann |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Shan Hua |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Gregory Dean A. |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2026-05-29 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan. |
Common Stock
|
16,667 |
| 2026-05-01 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan. |
Common Stock
|
16,667 |
| 2026-04-01 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Granted in the form of a RSUs representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in full one year from date of the grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
200,000 |
| 2026-04-01 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Granted in the form of a RSUs representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in full one year from date of the grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
200,000 |
| 2026-03-12 | Benjamin Richard J |
Chief Medical Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.62 to $1.73 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
101,740 |
| 2026-03-12 | Greenman William Mariner |
Director, President and CEO |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.62 to $1.73 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
447,757 |
| 2026-03-12 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.62 to $1.73 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
165,200 |
| 2026-03-12 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.62 to $1.73 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
127,544 |
| 2026-03-09 | Benjamin Richard J |
Chief Medical Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.855 to $1.91 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
40,426 |
| 2026-03-06 | Greenman William Mariner |
Director, President and CEO |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in a block trade per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold pursuant to such block trade. |
Common Stock
|
78,187 |
| 2026-03-06 | Benjamin Richard J |
Chief Medical Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in a block trade per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold pursuant to such block trade. |
Common Stock
|
24,235 |
| 2026-03-06 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in a block trade per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold pursuant to such block trade. |
Common Stock
|
34,094 |
| 2026-03-06 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in a block trade per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold pursuant to such block trade. |
Common Stock
|
30,845 |
| 2026-03-06 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to an instruction intended to comply with the requirement of Rule 10b5-1 that was elected by the Reporting Person on the date of grant to cover statutory tax withholding obligations and corresponding brokerage fees in connection with the vesting of certain restricted stock units and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions in a block trade transaction. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each price in the block trade. |
Common Stock
|
27,796 |
| 2026-03-05 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
This transaction was executed pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.015 to $2.17 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
55,225 |
| 2026-03-05 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Award↑
|
Common Stock
|
55,220 |
| 2026-03-05 | Greenman William Mariner |
Director, President and CEO |
Award↑
|
Common Stock
|
193,270 |
| 2026-03-05 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
|
Common Stock
|
80,320 |
| 2026-03-05 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Award↑
|
Common Stock
|
63,854 |
| 2026-03-05 | Benjamin Richard J |
Chief Medical Officer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person. Represents a weighted average sales price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $2.02 to $2.17 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the aforementioned range set forth. |
Common Stock
|
61,233 |
| 2026-03-05 | Benjamin Richard J |
Chief Medical Officer |
Award↑
|
Common Stock
|
55,220 |
| 2026-03-02 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in two annual installments with 34% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2027, and 66% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
300,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Jayaraman Vivek K |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in two annual installments with 34% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2027, and 66% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. Includes 5,318 and 10,004 shares purchased under Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 08/29/25 and 02/27/26, respectively. |
Common Stock
|
420,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Greenman William Mariner |
Director, President and CEO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in two annual installments with 34% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2027, and 66% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. Includes 5,318 and 10,004 shares purchased under Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 08/29/25 and 02/27/26, respectively. |
Common Stock
|
1,200,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Green Kevin Dennis |
Chief Financial Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in two annual installments with 34% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2027, and 66% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. Includes 5,837 and 5,558 shares purchased under Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on 08/29/25 and 02/27/26, respectively. |
Common Stock
|
300,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Benjamin Richard J |
Chief Medical Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest in two annual installments with 34% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2027, and 66% of the grant vesting on March 12, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
264,000 |
| 2025-11-24 | Jensen Chrystal |
Chief Legal Officer |
Sell↓
|
Common Stock
|
55,000 |
| 2025-08-25 | Gregory Dean A. |
Director |
Buy↑
|
Common Stock
|
25,000 |
| 2025-06-03 | NACHTSHEIM JAMI K |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2025-06-03 | Shan Hua |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2025-06-03 | BJERKHOLT ERIC |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2025-06-03 | MOORE TIMOTHY L. |
Chief Technical Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |
| 2025-06-03 | Witney Frank |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the day prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service to the Issuer through such vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
60,000 |