IONS - Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc

Insider Sale by Baroldi Joseph (EVP, Chief Business Officer)

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Trade Summary

5 days ago, Baroldi Joseph, serving as EVP, Chief Business Officer at Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc (IONS), sold 5,619 shares at $74.56 per share, for a total transaction value of $418,953.00. Following this transaction, Baroldi Joseph now holds 50,882 shares of IONS.

This sale represents a 10.00% decrease in Baroldi Joseph's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Thursday, April 16, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 17, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc operates in the HEALTHCARE sector, specifically within the BIOTECHNOLOGY industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Baroldi Joseph

EVP, Chief Business Officer

Joseph T. Baroldi is the Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, a position he has worked toward through progressive advancement within the company[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/ionis-pharmaceuticals/org-chart/joseph-t-baroldi). He began his career as a Research Associate at Ionis before advancing to Vice President of Business Development and Alliance Management, demonstrating significant growth within the organization[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/ionis-pharmaceuticals/org-chart/joseph-t-baroldi). Baroldi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UC Irvine and an MBA from the University of California, San Diego[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/ionis-pharmaceuticals/org-chart/joseph-t-baroldi). Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Avidity Biosciences, Inc., bringing external experience in the biotechnology sector[[1]](https://theorg.com/org/ionis-pharmaceuticals/org-chart/joseph-t-baroldi). In his capacity as EVP and Chief Business Officer at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Baroldi is actively involved in the company's strategic direction during a period of significant growth[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/ionis-pharma-evp-baroldi-sells-439k-in-shares-93CH-4480525). As of early 2026, he directly owns 45,413 shares of Ionis common stock and indirectly owns 4,772 shares through his spouse[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/ionis-pharma-evp-baroldi-sells-439k-in-shares-93CH-4480525). Recent insider trading activity shows Baroldi exercising stock options and conducting share sales under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, including a sale of 4,096 directly owned shares at $79.36 per share in March 2026[[4]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/IONS/form-4-ionis-pharmaceuticals-inc-insider-trading-activity-f390e9fd6e13.html). His financial stake and ongoing involvement reflect his commitment to the company's success in an evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

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Trade Price

$74.56

Quantity

5,619

Total Value

$418,953.00

Shares Owned

50,882

Trade Date

Thursday, April 16, 2026

5 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 17, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

HEALTHCAREBIOTECHNOLOGY

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