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BridgeBio Pharma Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) - February 17, 2026

Key Takeaway: BridgeBio Pharma announced the approval of equity grants to 34 new employees, totaling 76,701 shares of common stock. These grants are part of an inducement plan under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are intended to attract talent to the company. The vesting schedule is designed to promote employee retention over time.
Price reaction · baseline $75.85 (2026-02-17 close) · hit pre-market · 2 other BBIO headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
day 0 close · peak
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BridgeBio is expanding its workforce with 34 new employees.
  • The equity grants demonstrate the company's commitment to attracting talent.
  • The vesting schedule incentivizes employee retention and engagement.

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+41%
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3.6%
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~30 mo
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Full Press Release Details

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for genetic conditions, today announced that on February 12, 2026, the compensation committee of BridgeBio’s board of directors approved equity grants to 34 new employees in restricted stock units for an aggregate of 76,701 shares of the Company’s common stock. One-fourth of the shares underlying each employee’s restricted stock units will vest on February 16, 2027, with one-twelfth of the remaining shares underlying each such employee’s restricted stock units vesting on a quarterly basis thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee’s continued employment with the Company or one of its subsidiaries on such vesting dates.
The above-described awards were each granted as an inducement material to the employees entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The Plan was adopted by BridgeBio’s board of directors in November 2019, and amended and restated on February 10, 2023 and on December 13, 2023.
About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.BridgeBio exists to develop transformative medicines for genetic conditions. Millions of people worldwide living with genetic conditions lack treatment options, often because drug development for small patient populations can be commercially challenging. We aim to bridge the gap between advancements in genetic science and meaningful medicines for underserved patient populations. Our decentralized, hub-and-spoke model is designed for speed, precision, and scalability. Autonomous and empowered teams focus on individual conditions, while a central hub provides the clinical, regulatory, and commercial capabilities needed to bring innovation to market. For more information, visitbridgebio.comand follow us onLinkedIn,X,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube, and TikTok.

BridgeBio Media Contact:Bubba Murarka, Executive Vice President, Corporate Developmentcontact@bridgebio.com(650)-789-8220

BridgeBio Investor Contact:Chinmay Shukla, Senior Vice President, Strategic Financeir@bridgebio.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement grants by BridgeBio?

BridgeBio approved equity grants totaling 76,701 shares to 34 new employees.

What is the vesting schedule for the equity grants?

One-fourth of the shares will vest on February 16, 2027, with the rest vesting quarterly.

Why were the equity grants issued?

The grants were issued as an inducement for new employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

What is BridgeBio's focus?

BridgeBio develops transformative medicines for genetic conditions.

Last updated: Feb 18, 2026