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Abeona Therapeutics Announces New Employee Inducement Grants

Key Takeaway: Abeona Therapeutics Inc. announced the grant of equity awards to six new employees as an inducement for their acceptance of employment. This decision was made in accordance with Nasdaq regulations and reflects the company's commitment to attracting talent. The awards consist of 131,750 restricted shares of common stock, with a portion vesting after one year of continued employment. Abeona is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focusing on cell and gene therapies for various serious diseases.

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  • Abeona granted equity awards to new employees, indicating growth.
  • The grants are aimed at attracting talent, enhancing company capabilities.

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NEW YORK and CLEVELAND, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ABEO) today announced it has granted equity awards to new employees who joined Abeona.
On March 23, 2023, Abeona granted restricted stock equity awards to six employees as an inducement for them to accept employment, which equity awards relate to, in the aggregate, up to 131,750 restricted shares of Abeona common stock. One-quarter (1/4) of the shares subject to such restricted stock awards vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date, conditioned upon each employee’s continued employment on the vesting date(s).
The inducement grants were approved by Abeona’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, as required by Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4), and were granted as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4).
About Abeona Therapeutics
Abeona Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases. Abeona’s lead clinical program is EB-101, its investigational autologous, engineered cell therapy currently in development for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The Company’s development portfolio also features AAV-based gene therapies for ophthalmic diseases with high unmet medical need. Abeona’s novel, next-generation AAV capsids are being evaluated to improve tropism profiles for a variety of devastating diseases. Abeona’s fully integrated cell and gene therapy cGMP manufacturing facility produces EB-101 for the pivotal Phase 3 VIITAL™ study and is capable of clinical and potential commercial production of AAV-based gene therapies. For more information, visit www.abeonatherapeutics.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equity awards did Abeona grant recently?

Abeona granted 131,750 restricted stock equity awards to six new employees.

When do the stock awards vest for employees?

One-quarter of the shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

What is Abeona Therapeutics focused on?

Abeona focuses on developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases.

What is the lead program of Abeona Therapeutics?

Abeona's lead program is EB-101, for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

Where can I find more information about Abeona?

More information is available at Abeona's website, www.abeonatherapeutics.com.

Last updated: Mar 24, 2023