Insider Trading March 26, 2026

Clene Inc. 10% Stakeholder Disposes of $99,505 in Shares Amid Stock Slide

Owner Ugwumba Chidozie sold 17,909 shares over three days as Clene presses forward with ALS drug development and fresh financing

By Derek Hwang CLNN
Clene Inc. 10% Stakeholder Disposes of $99,505 in Shares Amid Stock Slide
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A 10% owner of Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) sold 17,909 common shares across three transactions between March 24 and March 26, 2026, realizing $99,505. The stock has fallen 8.2% over the past week and was trading at $5.39 at the time of reporting. Separately, Clene announced progress on its ALS candidate CNM-Au8, including a planned in-person Type C meeting with the FDA and a registered direct offering raising over $28 million to support development.

Key Points

  • Ugwumba Chidozie, a ten percent owner of Clene Inc., sold 17,909 common shares across three transactions from March 24-26, 2026, realizing $99,505.
  • Clene will hold an in-person Type C meeting with the FDA later this quarter to discuss biomarker data for CNM-Au8; analyses presented include reductions in neurofilament light chain levels tied to lower mortality risk in ALS patients.
  • Clene raised over $28 million in a registered direct offering to support CNM-Au8 development, with an initial tranche of more than $6 million expected to fund operations through Q3 2026.

Insider sales

Ugwumba Chidozie, identified as a ten percent owner of Clene Inc. (NASDAQ:CLNN), disposed of a total of 17,909 shares of the company's common stock over a three-day span, according to a Form 4 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transactions took place on March 24, March 25 and March 26, 2026.

Transaction details show three separate sales: on March 24, Chidozie sold 5,492 shares at $5.78 per share; on March 25, 7,098 shares were sold at $5.50 per share; and on March 26, 5,319 shares were sold at $5.40 per share. The aggregate proceeds from those sales amounted to $99,505, with execution prices ranging from $5.40 to $5.78.

Following these dispositions, the filing indicates that Chidozie retains indirect ownership of 532,091 shares through SymBiosis II, LLC.


Market context

The insider transactions occurred as Clene's shares have declined by 8.2% over the previous week, with the stock quoted at $5.39 at the time of reporting. An InvestingPro tip noted that the stock has experienced a significant drop in the last week while also flagging that, on a Fair Value basis, the company remains undervalued according to that analysis.


Company developments - CNM-Au8 program and financing

In related corporate updates, Clene said it has advanced regulatory engagement for its investigational amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment, CNM-Au8. The company will hold an in-person Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration later this quarter to review biomarker data tied to the program. The agenda for the meeting emphasizes new analyses suggesting reductions in neurofilament light chain levels may correlate with lower mortality risk in ALS patients, which the company said could support the biomarker's potential use as a surrogate endpoint for accelerated approval.

To support continued development of CNM-Au8, Clene completed a registered direct offering that raised in excess of $28 million. The financing included participation from Boxer Capital, Coastlands Capital, Vivo Capital and existing insider investors. Clene indicated the initial tranche, totaling more than $6 million, is expected to fund operations through the third quarter of 2026, potentially encompassing the FDA's decision on acceptance of a New Drug Application.


What this record shows

The Form 4 filing provides transparent detail on the size, timing and pricing of Chidozie's share sales and the extent of retained indirect ownership. The broader company announcements outline ongoing regulatory interaction and fresh capital aimed at advancing CNM-Au8. The juxtaposition of insider selling, near-term regulatory milestones and recent financing gives investors multiple data points to consider as they assess the company's near-term outlook.

Where to find further analysis

Investors looking for more in-depth metrics and additional commentary can access eight extra ProTips and detailed financial metrics on InvestingPro, including an analysis of the company’s financial health score.

Risks

  • Share-price volatility - the stock fell 8.2% over the past week and was trading at $5.39 at the time of reporting, reflecting market sensitivity to developments.
  • Regulatory uncertainty - the outcome of the upcoming FDA Type C meeting and any decision on New Drug Application acceptance remains uncertain and could materially affect the program’s path.
  • Financing timeline risk - while the registered direct offering provides capital (over $28 million), the initial tranche of over $6 million is projected to fund operations only through Q3 2026, which may create funding timing pressures tied to regulatory milestones.

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