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

Key Takeaway: Dyne Therapeutics has announced the granting of inducement equity awards to 14 new employees as part of their hiring process. The awards include stock options and restricted stock units, aimed at encouraging acceptance of employment. This move aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and demonstrates the company's commitment to growth and talent acquisition.
Price reaction · baseline $18.06 (2026-09-17 close) · hit after-hours · clean, no other DYN news in the window
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Dyne Therapeutics is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • The inducement grants reflect a commitment to attracting talent.
  • The stock options and restricted stock units provide long-term incentives.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+3%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
5%
average across 11 past catalysts
Cash runway
~19 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
Zeleciment rostudirsen
Phase 3 · Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage company focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, today announced that it has granted inducement equity awards to 14 newly hired employees. The awards were made as an inducement material to the newly hired employees’ acceptance of employment with Dyne in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The inducement equity awards consisted of non-statutory stock options to purchase up to an aggregate of 278,100 shares of Dyne’s common stock at a per share exercise price equal to the closing price of Dyne’s common stock on The Nasdaq Global Select Market on September 15, 2026, and restricted stock units with respect to an aggregate of 88,400 shares of Dyne’s common stock. The stock options have a ten-year term and are scheduled to vest over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the first anniversary of the applicable employee’s start date and the remainder vesting in 12 equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to such employee’s continued service to Dyne through the applicable vesting dates. The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest over four years from the applicable employee’s start date in four equal annual installments, subject to such employee’s continued service to Dyne through the applicable vesting dates.
The inducement equity awards are subject to the terms and conditions of award agreements covering the grants and Dyne’s 2024 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan.
About Dyne Therapeutics Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Pompe disease and multiple DMD mutations. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more at https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Contacts: Investors Mia Tobias ir@dyne-tx.com 781-317-0353 Media Stacy Nartker snartker@dyne-tx.com 781-317-1938

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement equity awards granted by Dyne?

Dyne Therapeutics granted inducement equity awards consisting of stock options and restricted stock units to new employees.

How many employees received inducement grants?

A total of 14 newly hired employees received inducement equity awards.

What is the purpose of these inducement grants?

The inducement grants are designed to encourage new hires to accept employment with Dyne Therapeutics.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The stock options vest over four years, with 25% vesting on the first anniversary.

Last updated: Sep 17, 2026