8-K ·Filed Mar 5, 2026

ACAD

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonmonths Processed7mo ago SEC0001193125-26-092213
8-K context-dependent: Items 5.02
Actionable Insight • Neutral

Monitor insider transaction filings for Poole's initial stock option and RSU grants, and assess any potential influence on corporate governance or audit oversight. No immediate trading impact expected.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
ACAD ▼ -3.93% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -3.93% · α vs SPY -15.23% · entry $22.40 → $21.52
Entry anchored
Mar 4, 03:59 PM ET
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T+1d
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call -1.07% · α +0.24%
$22.16
settled 7mo ago
T+5d
-5.04%
call -5.04% · α -2.81%
$21.27
settled 7mo ago
T+20d
-0.89%
call -0.89% · α +2.90%
$22.20
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
-3.93%
call -3.93% · α -15.23%
$21.52
settled 4mo ago

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Executive Summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals appointed Jonathan M. Poole to its board of directors and the Audit Committee, effective March 3, 2026. Poole will receive cash retainers totaling $62,500 annually (prorated) and initial equity awards with a target fair value of $200,000, plus a prorated annual grant valued at $95,300.

Key Facts

  • Jonathan M. Poole appointed to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee effective March 3, 2026
  • Poole is a non-employee director serving as a Class II director with term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting
  • He will receive annual cash retainers of $50,000 (Board) and $12,500 (Audit Committee), prorated and payable per policy
  • Received initial equity grant with target fair value of $200,000, split equally between stock options and RSUs, vesting over three years
  • Received prorated annual equity grant with target fair value of $95,300, split equally between options and RSUs, vesting over one year or by next annual meeting
  • Starting at 2026 Annual Meeting, eligible for annual equity grants with target value of $400,000

Financial Impact

Approximately $357,800 in total initial compensation (cash and equity) for the appointment, with ongoing annual cash compensation of $62,500 and equity grants of $400,000

share dilutionoperating expensesG&A expenses

Risk Factors

  • Potential dilution from new equity grants
  • Limited immediate operational impact from board appointment

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Investment Themes

Biotech & Drug Discovery

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-092213
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Document: 0001193125-26-092213-index.html0001193125-26-092213
Document: 0001193125-26-092213.txt0001193125-26-092213
9 reports for ACAD
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67% Hit rate 2 of 3 directional calls best @ T+20▲ +5.01%May 6, 2026
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Sep 11, 2026
20d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$27.52 $26.40▼ −4.09%▼ −4.19%$19.95 (−27.51%)
Aug 17, 2026
6w ago
Institutional Cluster
MIXED ★ 5/10
$29.01 $29.65▲ +2.21%▲ +3.40%$19.95 (−31.23%)
Aug 7, 2026
7w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$29.39 $29.01▼ −1.29%▼ −1.25%$19.95 (−32.12%)
Jun 11, 2026
16w ago
Institutional Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$21.39 $21.60▼ −0.98%▼ −0.55%$19.95 (+6.73%)
May 6, 2026
21w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$22.56 $22.18▲ +1.68%▲ +3.19%$19.95 (+11.57%)
May 4, 2026
21w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$22.19 $21.80▼ −1.76%▼ −4.69%$19.95 (−10.09%)
Mar 25, 2026
27w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$22.01 $22.32▲ +1.41%▲ +1.65%$19.95 (−9.36%)
Mar 5, 2026
30w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$22.40 $21.27▼ −5.04%▼ −2.81%$19.95 (−10.94%)
Feb 25, 2026
31w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$24.64 $22.40▼ −9.09%▼ −7.96%$19.95 (−19.03%)
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