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

Key Takeaway: BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. has announced the granting of restricted stock units to 24 new employees under Nasdaq's Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). These units total 154,186 shares of common stock, with vesting contingent on continued employment. This initiative is part of the company's Amended and Restated 2019 Inducement Equity Plan, adopted to enhance employee retention and motivation as BridgeBio expands its workforce.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BridgeBio has successfully added 24 new employees, indicating company growth.
  • The compensation committee is actively incentivizing employees through restricted stock units.
  • The awards are part of a plan that aligns with strict Nasdaq regulations, showcasing compliance.

Full Press Release Details

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on genetic diseases and cancers, today announced that on September 06, 2023, the compensation committee of BridgeBio’s board of directors granted twenty-four new employees restricted stock units for an aggregate of 154,186 shares of the Company’s common stock. One-fourth of the shares underlying each employee’s restricted stock units will vest on August 16, 2024, 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. All of the above-described awards were made under BridgeBio’s Amended and Restated 2019 Inducement Equity Plan (the “Plan”).
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What recent stock awards did BridgeBio grant?

BridgeBio granted restricted stock units for 154,186 shares to 24 new employees.

When do the restricted stock units vest?

One-fourth of the shares will vest on August 16, 2024, with the rest quarterly.

What plan governs these stock awards?

The awards were made under BridgeBio’s Amended and Restated 2019 Inducement Equity Plan.

Why were the stock awards granted?

The awards were given as an inducement for new employees to join the company.

Who approved the stock awards at BridgeBio?

The compensation committee of BridgeBio’s board of directors approved the stock awards.

Last updated: Sep 8, 2023