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

Key Takeaway: Chimerix announced the grant of stock options to a new employee as an inducement for employment, in line with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options allow the purchase of 70,000 shares at the closing price on the grant date and will vest over four years. This move reflects Chimerix's commitment to attracting talent as it continues its clinical development programs.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Chimerix granted stock options to a new employee, indicating growth.
  • The stock options are tied to a long-term vesting schedule, promoting retention.
  • Chimerix is actively developing innovative treatments for serious diseases.

Full Press Release Details

DURHAM, N.C., March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX), today announced that on March 2, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Chimerix’s Board of Directors granted an inducement award to a new employee of non-statutory stock options to purchase up to a total of 70,000 shares of Chimerix’s common stock. The Compensation Committee of Chimerix’s Board of Directors approved the award as an inducement material to the new employee’s employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing rule 5635(c)(4).
The stock options have an exercise price per share equal to Chimerix’s closing trading price as of the grant date. The stock options have a 10-year term and will vest over four years, with one-fourth vesting on the one-year anniversary of the date of hire and the remaining three-fourths vesting over the following three years in equal monthly installments. The stock options are subject to the terms of Chimerix’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan but were granted outside of the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
Chimerix is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission to develop medicines that meaningfully improve and extend the lives of patients facing deadly diseases. The Company’s most advanced clinical-stage development program, dordaviprone (ONC201), is in development for H3 K27M-mutant glioma. The Company is conducting Phase 1 dose escalation studies of ONC206 to evaluate safety and PK data.
CONTACTS:
Will O’ConnorStern Investor Relations212-362-1200ir@chimerix.comwill@sternir.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What stock options did Chimerix grant?

Chimerix granted stock options to purchase 70,000 shares of common stock.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The options will vest over four years, with one-fourth vesting after one year.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price is equal to Chimerix's closing trading price on the grant date.

What is Chimerix's main focus?

Chimerix develops medicines aimed at improving the lives of patients with serious diseases.

Last updated: Mar 7, 2025