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Axe Compute Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Axe Compute Inc. announced the approval of stock options for three new non-executive employees. The grant includes 100,000 shares with an exercise price of $8.60, matching the previous closing price. The options vest over three years, promoting long-term commitment from the new hires.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Grant of options to incentivize new hires
  • Options have a favorable exercise price
  • Long-term vesting schedule encourages employee retention

Full Press Release Details

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axe Compute Inc. (NASDAQ: AGPU) (the “Company”) today announced that the Compensation Committee, which is comprised solely of independent directors, of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of options to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to three newly hired non-executive employees as inducements material to each employee’s entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The options were granted on October 15, 2026 and have an exercise price of $8.60 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day prior to the grant date. The options each have a ten-year term and vest as follows: one-third of the shares subject to each option vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, and the remaining shares subject to each option vest in equal monthly installments over the following twenty-four months, in each case subject to each employee’s continued service, respectively, through the applicable vesting date.
About Axe Compute
Axe Compute Inc. (NASDAQ: AGPU) is a neocloud AI infrastructure platform built on a fundamental premise: AI innovation should not be constrained by hardware choice or availability. The company provides enterprises and AI innovators with flexibility across hardware, geography, and deployment models. Axe Compute designs, deploys, owns, and operates large-scale, dedicated AI infrastructure worldwide, supported by enterprise-grade SLAs and operational expertise. For more information, visit axecompute.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the stock options granted?

The options incentivize three newly hired non-executive employees.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price is set at $8.60 per share.

How many shares were granted in total?

A total of 100,000 shares were granted.

What is the vesting schedule for the options?

One-third vests after one year, the rest monthly over two years.

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026