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Autolus Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Autolus Therapeutics has granted stock options and restricted stock units to 13 employees as part of its 2025 Inducement Plan. This move, compliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), aims to incentivize new hires. The options have a ten-year term and a vesting schedule designed to encourage employee retention.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Granting stock options and RSUs indicates company growth and employee investment.
  • The inducement plan aligns with Nasdaq regulations, enhancing corporate governance.
  • The vesting schedule promotes long-term employee retention.

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Full Press Release Details

LONDON & GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and delivering next-generation programmed T cell therapies and candidates, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors granted stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 25,420 American Depositary Shares and 87,530 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing an equal number of ordinary shares, to 13 employees pursuant to the Company’s 2025 Inducement Plan. The stock options and RSUs were granted as an inducement material to the individual becoming an employee of Autolus in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The stock option awards and RSUs have a grant date of June 24, 2026. The stock option awards have an exercise price of $1.66 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Autolus’ common stock on June 23, 2026. Each stock option award has a ten-year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the hire date of the employee and the remainder vesting in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter. Each RSU vests in four equal annual installments. The options and RSUs are subject to the employee's continued service with Autolus through the applicable vesting dates.
About Autolus Therapeutics plc Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and delivering next-generation T cell therapies and candidates for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, Autolus is engineering precisely targeted and controlled T cell therapies that are designed to better recognize target cells, break down their defense mechanisms and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a marketed therapy, AUCATZYL ® , and a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of hematological malignancies, solid tumors and autoimmune diseases. For more information, please visit www.autolus.com .
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the inducement grants?

The inducement grants aim to incentivize new employees and align their interests with the company's growth.

How many employees received stock options and RSUs?

A total of 13 employees received stock options and RSUs under the inducement plan.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price of the stock options is $1.66 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

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

Last updated: Jul 1, 2026