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

Key Takeaway: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has announced the granting of stock options and restricted stock units to ten newly hired employees as part of its equity incentive plan. The inducements, which total 74,875 stock options and 39,050 RSUs, were granted to attract talent in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The vesting schedules for these options and units vary by position, incentivizing long-term employment. The exercise price for the options is set at $6.46 per share, reflecting the closing stock price on the grant date.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BioCryst is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • The granted stock options and RSUs are attractive incentives.
  • Vesting schedules are structured to encourage employee retention.
  • The compensation aligns with the company's growth strategy.

Full Press Release Details

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the compensation committee of BioCryst’s board of directors granted 10 newly-hired employees stock options to purchase an aggregate of 74,875 shares, and restricted stock units (RSUs) covering an aggregate of 39,050 shares, of BioCryst common stock. The options and RSUs were granted as of May 31, 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 $6.46 per share, which is equal to the closing price of BioCryst common stock on the grant date. For nine of the employees, 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. For the new director, global revenue accounting, 50 percent of the options and RSUs vest on the first anniversary of the grant, and the remainder will vest in two equal annual installments, beginning on the second anniversary of the grant, 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 10 newly-hired employees stock options for 74,875 shares.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price is $6.46 per share, matching the closing price on the grant date.

When do the options and RSUs vest for most new employees?

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

What is the vesting schedule for the new director?

The new director’s options and RSUs vest 50% after one year, then in two installments.

How long is the term for each stock option?

Each stock option has a 10-year term.

Last updated: Jun 4, 2024