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

Key Takeaway: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. has reported the grant of 35,500 restricted stock units to four newly hired employees under its 2022 Inducement Plan, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The stock units are set to vest over four years, contingent upon the employees' continued employment with the company. This move reflects Arcutis' ongoing commitment to attracting and retaining talent to support its mission in immuno-dermatology, as the company aims to address patient needs in this area through its innovative products.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Grant of 35,500 restricted stock units to new employees indicates company growth.
  • Inducement plan supports talent acquisition, strengthening the workforce.
  • Company continues commitment to develop innovative therapies in dermatology.

Full Press Release Details

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 05, 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 35,500 restricted stock units of Arcutis’ common stock to four 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 September 2, 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 of advanced targeted topicals approved to treat three major inflammatory skin diseases. Arcutis’ unique dermatology development platform coupled with our dermatology expertise allows us to invent differentiated therapies against biologically validated targets, and has produced a robust pipeline for a range of inflammatory dermatological conditions. 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 and 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
Brian Schoelkopf, Head of Investor Relations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the grant date for the restricted stock units?

The grant date for the restricted stock units is September 2, 2025.

How many restricted stock units were granted to new employees?

A total of 35,500 restricted stock units were granted to four new employees.

How do the restricted stock units vest over time?

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

What is the focus of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.?

Arcutis Biotherapeutics focuses on innovations in immuno-dermatology.

Where can I find more information about Arcutis?

More information is available at www.arcutis.com or on their social media.

Last updated: Sep 5, 2025