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

Key Takeaway: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has granted stock options and restricted stock units to eight newly-hired employees as an inducement to join the company. This grant, which includes options to purchase 48,700 shares and RSUs covering 34,000 shares, was executed in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options are priced at $5.99 per share and will vest over four years, contingent on continued employment. This initiative highlights BioCryst's commitment to attracting skilled professionals.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BioCryst has successfully attracted new talent with stock options and RSUs.
  • The compensatory grants are aligned with Nasdaq Listing Rule compliance.
  • The exercise price of stock options is set at a reasonable rate.

Full Press Release Details

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the compensation committee of BioCryst’s board of directors granted eight newly-hired employees stock options to purchase an aggregate of 48,700 shares, and restricted stock units (RSUs) covering an aggregate of 34,000 shares, of BioCryst common stock. The options and RSUs were granted as of December 29, 2023, as inducements material to each employee entering into employment with BioCryst. The options and RSUs were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The options have an exercise price of $5.99 per share, which is equal to the closing price of BioCryst common stock on the grant date. The options and RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to the new employee’s continued service with the company. Each stock option has a 10-year term. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of BioCryst’s Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and a stock option agreement or restricted stock unit agreement, as applicable, covering the grant.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What stock options were granted by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals?

BioCryst granted stock options for 48,700 shares to eight new employees.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price of the stock options is $5.99 per share.

How are the options and RSUs structured?

Options and RSUs vest in four equal annual installments after one year.

What plan governs the stock options and RSUs?

They are governed by BioCryst’s Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.

What is the term for the granted stock options?

Each stock option has a term of 10 years.

Last updated: Jan 3, 2024