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

Key Takeaway: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced the granting of stock options and restricted stock units to three newly-hired employees as part of their inducement for joining the company. This grant aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and consists of 16,050 stock options and 11,300 RSUs. The options have an exercise price set at $5.63 per share, matching the closing stock price on the grant date, and they vest over four years contingent upon continued employment.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BioCryst is attracting new talent through stock options and RSUs.
  • The grant of stock options aligns employee interests with company performance.
  • The exercise price is at market value, reflecting fair compensation.

Full Press Release Details

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the compensation committee of BioCryst’s board of directors granted three newly-hired employees stock options to purchase an aggregate of 16,050 shares, and restricted stock units (RSUs) covering an aggregate of 11,300 shares, of BioCryst common stock. The options and RSUs were granted as of February 29, 2024, 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 $5.63 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 did BioCryst grant to new employees?

BioCryst granted options to purchase 16,050 shares and RSUs for 11,300 shares.

What is the exercise price for BioCryst's stock options?

The exercise price for the options is $5.63 per share.

When do the options and RSUs vest?

They vest in four equal annual installments starting after one year.

How long are the stock options valid?

Each stock option has a term of 10 years.

What rules govern these stock option grants?

The grants comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Last updated: Mar 5, 2024