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

Key Takeaway: Cullinan Oncology, Inc. has granted stock options for 37,000 shares to three new employees, adhering to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options feature an exercise price of $10.68, equivalent to the closing stock price on January 3, 2023. These options will vest over four years, promoting long-term commitment from the new hires. This inducement reflects the company's strategy to attract talent and grow within the competitive biopharmaceutical sector.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Stock options granted to new employees indicate company growth.
  • The inducement aligns with Nasdaq regulatory compliance, enhancing credibility.
  • The exercise price matches the current market value, suggesting stability.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cullinan Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM) (“Cullinan”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on modality-agnostic targeted oncology for patients with cancer, today announced that the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors granted stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 37,000 shares of its common stock to three employees outside Cullinan Oncology, Inc’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The stock options were granted as an inducement material to the individuals entering into employment with Cullinan, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Three employees received options to purchase an aggregate of 37,000 shares of Cullinan’s common stock on January 3, 2023 and have an exercise price of $10.68, which is equal to the closing price of Cullinan’s common stock on January 3, 2023. Each option has a ten-year term and vests over four years, with 25 percent of the original number of shares underlying each option vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and then in equal installments for 36 months thereafter, subject to the employee's continued service with Cullinan through the applicable vesting dates.
About Cullinan Oncology
Cullinan Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CGEM) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to creating new standards of care for patients with cancer. We innovate without borders to find the most promising clinic-ready cancer therapies, whether from our own discovery efforts or through exceptional engagement with our academic and industry partners. Anchored in a deep understanding of immuno-oncology and translational cancer medicine, we leverage our scientific excellence in small molecules and biologics to create differentiated ideas, identify unique targets, and select the optimal modality to develop transformative therapeutics across cancer indications. Powered by our novel research model, we push conventional boundaries from candidate selection to cancer therapeutic, applying rigorous early experimentation to fast-track only the most promising assets to the clinic and ultimately commercialization. As a result, our diversified pipeline is strategically built with assets that activate the immune system or inhibit key oncogenic drivers across a wide range of modalities, each with the potential to be the best or first in their class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of Cullinan Oncology?

Cullinan Oncology specializes in modality-agnostic targeted oncology therapies for cancer patients.

How many stock options were granted on January 3, 2023?

On January 3, 2023, a total of 37,000 stock options were granted to three employees.

What is the exercise price of the granted stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is $10.68, matching the closing stock price.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The options vest over four years, starting with 25% after the first year.

What is Cullinan Oncology's approach to drug development?

Cullinan employs a unique research model to identify promising cancer therapies efficiently.

Last updated: Jan 3, 2023