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

Key Takeaway: Akebia Therapeutics reported the grant of stock options to two newly-hired employees, totaling 95,100 shares, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options, which have an exercise price of $3.14 per share, reflect the stock's closing price on the grant date and are designed to encourage long-term employment. The options vest over four years, with a portion vested annually, substantiating employee retention efforts. Akebia is focused on improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Akebia granted stock options to attract new talent.
  • The exercise price aligns with the stock's market value.
  • The vesting schedule incentivizes long-term commitment from employees.

Full Press Release Details

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 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 two newly-hired employees options to purchase an aggregate of 95,100 shares of Akebia’s common stock on August 29, 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 $3.14 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 the purpose of Akebia Therapeutics?

Akebia Therapeutics aims to improve the lives of individuals affected by kidney disease.

How many shares were granted to new employees?

Akebia granted options to purchase a total of 95,100 shares to two new employees.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is set at $3.14 per share.

How do the stock options vest?

The options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the rest quarterly.

Where is Akebia Therapeutics headquartered?

Akebia Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Last updated: Sep 2, 2025