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

Key Takeaway: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the grant of stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) to nine newly-hired employees as an inducement for their employment. The total granted includes 33,950 stock options and 80,650 RSUs, both effective as of June 1, 2026. These grants comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are aimed at fostering long-term employee retention and engagement.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Inducement grants signify company growth and potential.
  • Attracting new talent indicates a strategic expansion.
  • Stock options and RSUs align employee interests with company performance.

Full Press Release Details

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) today announced that the compensation committee of BioCryst’s board of directors granted nine newly-hired employees stock options to purchase an aggregate of 33,950 shares, and restricted stock units (RSUs) covering an aggregate of 80,650 shares, of BioCryst common stock. The options and RSUs were granted as of June 1, 2026, 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 $8.57 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

How many shares were granted to new employees at BioCryst?

BioCryst granted options for 33,950 shares and RSUs for 80,650 shares.

What is the exercise price for the stock options granted?

The exercise price for the stock options is $8.57 per share.

When do the options and RSUs vest?

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

What is the term length for each stock option?

Each stock option has a term of 10 years.

What rules govern the stock options and RSUs?

The grants are governed by BioCryst’s Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.

Last updated: Jun 9, 2026