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BridgeBio Pharma Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: BridgeBio Pharma announced the approval of equity grants to 36 new employees, totaling 63,009 shares of common stock. These grants are part of the company's strategy to attract talent and are structured to vest over time, promoting long-term employment. This initiative aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and reflects BridgeBio's commitment to developing treatments for genetic conditions.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BridgeBio is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • The company is committed to developing medicines for genetic conditions.
  • Equity grants are a positive incentive for employee retention.

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Full Press Release Details

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 18, 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 September 18, 2026, the compensation committee of BridgeBio’s board of directors approved equity grants to 36 new employees in restricted stock units for an aggregate of 63,009 shares of the Company’s common stock. One-fourth of the shares underlying each employee’s restricted stock units will vest on November 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, visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

BridgeBio Media Contact: Kaitlyn Reilly, Director, Communications contact@bridgebio.com (650)-789-8220

BridgeBio Investor Contact: Kristen Kelleher, Director, Investor Relations ir@bridgebio.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the equity grants approved by BridgeBio?

BridgeBio approved equity grants totaling 63,009 shares for 36 new employees.

When will the shares from the grants vest?

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

What is the purpose of these equity grants?

The grants serve as an inducement for new employees to join BridgeBio.

What does Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) entail?

This rule allows companies to grant equity awards as an inducement for new hires.

Last updated: Sep 18, 2026