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

Key Takeaway: Cabaletta Bio has announced the grant of inducement equity awards to four newly hired non-executive employees, as part of their onboarding process. The awards include non-qualified stock options totaling 385,000 shares, with exercise prices based on recent closing stock prices. These options will vest over four years, supporting the company's growth in developing targeted cell therapies for autoimmune diseases.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Cabaletta Bio is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The inducement grants align with Nasdaq regulations.
  • The company is focused on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases.

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Best trade, last catalyst
+88%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
3.6%
average across 8 past catalysts
Cash runway
~15 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
CABA-201
Phase 2 · Systemic Sclerosis

Full Press Release Details

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabaletta Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: CABA), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing and launching curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases, today announced the grant of inducement equity awards to four newly hired non-executive employees as a material inducement to commencing their employment with the Company. The equity awards were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The inducement awards are as follows: (i) non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $2.46 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported by Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, (ii) non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported by Nasdaq on September 28, 2026, and (iii) non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 85,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $2.00 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported by Nasdaq on October 2, 2026. Each option has a 10-year term and will vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant, and the remainder vesting in 12 equal quarterly installments for the three years thereafter. The stock options are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2025 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of the stock option agreements covering the grants.
About Cabaletta Bio Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing and launching curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. Cabaletta’s lead product candidate, rese-cel, is an investigational 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell therapy being advanced across the RESET™ (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology, and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio’s headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement grants announced by Cabaletta Bio?

Cabaletta Bio announced inducement equity awards totaling 385,000 shares to four new non-executive employees.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise prices for the stock options range from $2.00 to $2.46 per share.

How long is the vesting period for the stock options?

The stock options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year.

What is Cabaletta Bio's focus area?

Cabaletta Bio focuses on developing curative targeted cell therapies for autoimmune diseases.

Last updated: Oct 5, 2026