Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 11, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 11, 2026
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12. Stock-based compensation
Equity incentive plans
In February 2021, the Company adopted the 2021 Incentive Award Plan (2021 Plan) and the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2021 ESPP), both of which became effective on the completion of the Company’s initial public offering. The 2021 Plan provides for a variety of stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, restricted stock awards (RSAs), and restricted stock units (RSUs). The 2021 ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount through payroll deductions of up to 15% of their earnings, subject to plan limitations. Unless otherwise determined by the Company’s board of directors, employees may purchase shares at 85% of the lower of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the first date of an offering period or on the purchase date. As of March 31, 2026,40.9 million shares and 5.8 million shares were available for future issuance under the 2021 Plan and the 2021 ESPP, respectively.
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (in thousands) | ||
| Research and development | $3,109 | $4,586 |
| General and administrative | 2,553 | 2,436 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $5,662 | $7,022 |
Unrecognized stock-based compensation costs related to unvested awards and the weighted-average period over which the costs are expected to be recognized as of March 31, 2026 are as follows:
| Stock Options | RSUs | |
|---|---|---|
| Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense (in thousands) | $33,547 | $19,702 |
| Weighted-average period costs expected to be recognized (in years) | 2.8 | 3.0 |
Stock options
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is as follows:
| Stock Options (in thousands) | Weighted-AverageExercise Price perShare | Weighted-AverageRemainingContractual Life (in years) | Aggregate IntrinsicValue(in thousands) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 22,942 | $6.10 | 7.1 | $11,384 |
| Granted | 5,434 | 3.49 | ||
| Exercised | (29) | 2.04 | ||
| Forfeited/Cancelled | (472) | 10.62 | ||
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2026 | 27,875 | $5.53 | 7.4 | $3,264 |
| Exercisable as of March 31, 2026 | 15,584 | $6.59 | 6.0 | $2,086 |
The fair value of stock options granted to employees, directors, and consultants was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assumptions | 2026 | 2025 |
| Risk free interest rate | 3.7% – 4.0% | 4.1% – 4.4% |
| Expected volatility | 77.5% | 75.0% |
| Expected term (years) | 6.25 | 5.43 – 6.50 |
| Expected dividend | 0% | 0% |
The following table summarizes additional information related to stock option activity:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Weighted average grant date fair value per share for options granted | $2.46 | $1.81 |
| Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in thousands) | $79 | $1,272 |
Restricted stock
A summary of the Company’s RSU activity is as follows:
| RSUs (in thousands) | RSUsWeighted-AverageGrant Date FairValue per Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Unvested as of December 31, 2025 | 3,828 | $5.09 |
| Granted | 2,184 | 3.45 |
| Vested | (864) | 5.06 |
| Forfeited | (34) | 5.97 |
| Unvested as of March 31, 2026 | 5,114 | $4.39 |
The fair value of RSUs that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $2.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
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