<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001493152-26-010845.txt : 20260318
<SEC-HEADER>0001493152-26-010845.hdr.sgml : 20260318
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20260318074551
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001493152-26-010845
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20260318
FILED AS OF DATE:		20260318
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20260318

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SIDRANSKY DAVID
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001277161
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36345
		FILM NUMBER:		26765365

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
		STREET 2:		720 RUTLAND AVENUE
		CITY:			BALTIMORE
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			21205

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001595353
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	03 Life Sciences
		EIN:				981147233
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			L3
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O MEITAR LAW OFFICES
		STREET 2:		16 ABBA HILLEL SILVER RD.
		CITY:			RAMAT GAN
		STATE:			L3
		ZIP:			5250608
		BUSINESS PHONE:		97236938448

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O MEITAR LAW OFFICES
		STREET 2:		16 ABBA HILLEL SILVER RD.
		CITY:			RAMAT GAN
		STATE:			L3
		ZIP:			5250608
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<SEQUENCE>1
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<ownershipDocument>

    <schemaVersion>X0607</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>3</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2026-03-18</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0001595353</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>GLMD</issuerTradingSymbol>
        <issuerForeignTradingSymbol></issuerForeignTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001277161</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>SIDRANSKY DAVID</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>C/O MEITAR LAW OFFICES</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>16 ABBA HILLEL SILVER RD.</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>RAMAT GAN</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState></rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>5250608</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription>ISRAEL</rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText></otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Ordinary Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>11083</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Restricted Share Units</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1042</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Restricted Share Units</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>11666</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Restricted Share Units</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>12500</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F3"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <derivativeTable>
        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Options to Purchase Ordinary Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>558.00</value>
            </conversionOrExercisePrice>
            <exerciseDate>
                <value>2021-07-15</value>
            </exerciseDate>
            <expirationDate>
                <value>2031-07-15</value>
            </expirationDate>
            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Ordinary Shares</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>111</value>
                </underlyingSecurityShares>
            </underlyingSecurity>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </derivativeHolding>
        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Options to Purchase Ordinary Shares</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>2080.80</value>
            </conversionOrExercisePrice>
            <exerciseDate>
                <value>2018-07-10</value>
            </exerciseDate>
            <expirationDate>
                <value>2028-07-10</value>
            </expirationDate>
            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Ordinary Shares</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>166</value>
                </underlyingSecurityShares>
            </underlyingSecurity>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </derivativeHolding>
    </derivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These restricted share units vest on August 7, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These restricted share units vest in four equal installments on each of May 12, 2026, November 12, 2026, May 12, 2027 and November 12, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These restricted share units vest in accordance with the following vesting schedule: 1/3 shall vest on August 26, 2026 and the remaining portion shall vest in four equal installments on each of February 26, 2027, August 26, 2027, February 26, 2028 and August 26, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ David Sidransky</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2026-03-18</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
</ownershipDocument>
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