Form 4 Filing for Richard J. Rodgers

Richard J. Rodgers, a director at ARDELYX, INC. (ARDX), reported a transaction on June 16, 2026. He acquired 26,455 shares of Common Stock. Additionally, he was granted a stock option to buy 39,715 shares of Common Stock, exercisable at $5.67 per share, with a vesting schedule that accelerates on the next annual stockholder's meeting. Post-transaction, Rodgers holds 439,998 shares of Common Stock directly. This filing also includes a Power of Attorney document, superseding previous ones, authorizing specific individuals to act on Rodgers' behalf for SEC filings.