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Dianthus Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Dianthus Therapeutics announced the granting of equity awards to three new non-executive employees as part of their inducement strategy under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The grants consist of stock options for 60,000 shares with a 10-year term and specific vesting conditions. This move aims to enhance the company's capabilities in developing therapies for severe autoimmune diseases.
Price reaction · baseline $89.45 (2026-06-01 close) · hit after-hours · 1 other DNTH headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
day 0 close
-8.8%
day 1
-5%
day 3 · peak
-10%

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Dianthus Therapeutics is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The inducement grants are a strategic move to attract talent.
  • The company is focused on developing next-generation therapies.

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From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+165%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
3.2%
average across 2 past catalysts
Cash runway
~54 mo
Minimal dilution risk
Lead asset
MGTA-456
Phase 2 · Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)

Full Press Release Details

NEW YORK and WALTHAM, Mass., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNTH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies to transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases, today announced that it granted equity awards on June 1, 2026, to three newly-hired, non-executive employees. The inducement grants were approved by the Company's independent Compensation Committee and were made as material inducements to acceptance of employment with Dianthus in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The inducement grants consist of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 60,000 shares of the Company's common stock with a 10-year term and an exercise price of $89.45 per share. The options vest as to 25% on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date and in equal monthly installments for the following 36 months. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. Equity Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement.
About Dianthus TherapeuticsDianthus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies to transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases. Based in New York City and Waltham, Mass., Dianthus is comprised of an experienced team of biotech and pharma executives who aim to deliver transformative medicines for people living with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
To learn more, please visitwww.dianthustx.comand follow us onLinkedIn.

ContactJennifer Davis RuffDianthus Therapeuticsjdavisruff@dianthustx.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement grants announced by Dianthus?

Dianthus granted stock options to three new non-executive employees as inducement grants.

How many shares were included in the inducement grants?

The inducement grants consist of options to purchase 60,000 shares.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is $89.45 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The options vest 25% after one year and monthly over the next 36 months.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026