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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 (RSUs) to four newly-hired employees. This inducement is in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and aims to attract and retain talent. The options, priced at $7.13 per share, will vest in four equal annual installments, contingent on continued employment. Each stock option has a term of 10 years, emphasizing BioCryst's commitment to incentivizing their workforce.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • BioCryst has successfully attracted new talent with stock options and RSUs.
  • The grant aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), ensuring compliance.
  • The exercise price of the options matches the market price, appealing for new hires.

Full Press Release Details

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the compensation committee of BioCryst’s board of directors granted four newly-hired employees stock options to purchase an aggregate of 57,100 shares, and restricted stock units (RSUs) covering an aggregate of 46,400 shares, of BioCryst common stock. The options and RSUs were granted as of December 1, 2025, 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 $7.13 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 to BioCryst's new employees?

BioCryst granted stock options for 57,100 shares and RSUs for 46,400 shares.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is set at $7.13 per share.

How do the options and RSUs vest?

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

How long is the term for each stock option?

Each stock option has a term of 10 years from the grant date.

What plan governs the options and RSUs granted?

The options and RSUs are governed by BioCryst's Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.

Last updated: Dec 4, 2025