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Akebia Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Akebia Therapeutics has granted stock options to three newly-hired employees as part of their inducement program under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). A total of 137,000 shares will be available for purchase at an exercise price of $3.03 per share. The options vest over four years, enhancing employee retention. This move signals Akebia's commitment to expanding its workforce and supporting its mission to improve the lives of individuals affected by kidney disease.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Akebia Therapeutics granted stock options to new employees, indicating growth.
  • The exercise price of options matches the closing stock price, reflecting stability.
  • The vesting schedule encourages employee retention and commitment.

Full Press Release Details

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akebia Therapeutics®, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease, granted three newly-hired employees options to purchase an aggregate of 137,000 shares of Akebia’s common stock on May 30, 2025. The options were granted as an inducement material to each employee entering into employment with Akebia. The options were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The options have an exercise price of $3.03 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Akebia’s common stock on the grant date. The stock options vest over four years, with 25% of the shares vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 75% of shares vesting quarterly thereafter, in each case, subject to the new employee’s continued service with Akebia. Each stock option has a 10-year term and is subject to the terms and conditions of Akebia’s inducement award program and a stock option agreement covering the grant.
About Akebia Therapeutics
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with the purpose to better the lives of people impacted by kidney disease. Akebia was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit our website at www.akebia.com, which does not form a part of this release.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akebia Therapeutics known for?

Akebia Therapeutics focuses on improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease.

When were stock options granted to new employees?

The stock options were granted on May 30, 2025.

How many shares were granted in total?

A total of 137,000 shares were granted to three new employees.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price is set at $3.03 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The options vest over four years, starting with 25% after the first year.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2025