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Arcutis Biotherapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Arcutis Biotherapeutics has reported the grant of 35,000 restricted stock units to five new employees as an incentive under the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). This grant, which will vest over four years, underscores the company's commitment to growth and innovation in immuno-dermatology. Arcutis currently has three FDA-approved products and aims to address various inflammatory dermatological conditions with its expanding pipeline. The announcement was made as part of their compliance with Nasdaq regulations.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Arcutis Biotherapeutics is expanding its workforce, indicating growth.
  • The company has a strong portfolio with three FDA-approved products.
  • The grant of restricted stock units may enhance employee commitment and morale.

Full Press Release Details

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today reported the grant of an aggregate of 35,000 restricted stock units of Arcutis’ common stock to five newly hired employees. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of Arcutis’ Board of Directors and granted under the Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. 2022 Inducement Plan, with a grant date of April 1, 2025, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Arcutis, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The restricted stock units vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting on each annual anniversary of the vesting commencement date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by Arcutis as of such vesting dates.
Arcutis is providing this information in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) is a commercial-stage medical dermatology company that champions meaningful innovation to address the urgent needs of individuals living with immune-mediated dermatological diseases and conditions. With a commitment to solving the most persistent patient challenges in dermatology, Arcutis has a growing portfolio including three FDA approved products that harness our unique dermatology development platform coupled with our dermatology expertise to build differentiated therapies against biologically validated targets. Arcutis’ dermatology development platform includes a robust pipeline with multiple clinical programs for a range of inflammatory dermatological conditions including scalp and body psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata. For more information, visit www.arcutis.com or follow Arcutis on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. For example, statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs and expectations. These statements are subject to substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ include risks inherent in our business, reimbursement and access to our products, the impact of competition and other important factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 25, 2025, as well as any subsequent filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements that the company makes in this press release are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update information herein to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available.
Amanda Sheldon, Head of Corporate Communications
Latha Vairavan, Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller

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Frequently Asked Questions

What recent stock grants were announced by Arcutis?

Arcutis granted 35,000 restricted stock units to five new employees.

When were the stock awards granted to new employees?

The stock awards were granted on April 1, 2025.

How do the restricted stock units vest?

The stock units vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually.

What is the focus of Arcutis Biotherapeutics?

Arcutis focuses on innovations in immuno-dermatology for patient needs.

How many FDA approved products does Arcutis have?

Arcutis has three FDA approved products in its portfolio.

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025