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Esperion Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Esperion announced the granting of 14,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) to five new employees under its 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. This plan allows for equity awards to attract individuals who have not previously worked with the company. The RSUs will vest over a period of one year and in quarterly installments thereafter, contingent on the employees' continued association with Esperion. This initiative aims to bolster the workforce as the company invests in talent to support its operational goals.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Esperion granted 14,000 RSUs to five new employees, indicating growth.
  • The plan is aimed at attracting new talent, which could benefit the company.
  • The structured vesting plan may enhance employee retention.

Full Press Release Details

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced that, on August 8, 2023, the Company granted five new employees 14,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) under Esperion’s 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.
The 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Esperion (or following a bona fide period of non-employment), as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Esperion, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules.
Each RSU will vest and become exercisable as to 25 percent of the shares on the one-year anniversary of the recipient’s vesting commencement date and will vest and become exercisable as to the remaining 75 percent of the shares in twelve equal quarterly installments at the end of each quarter following such anniversary, in each case, subject to each such employee's continued employment with Esperion on such vesting dates. The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Esperion’s 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, and the terms and conditions of the RSU agreement covering the grant.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Esperion announce on August 8, 2023?

Esperion announced the grant of 14,000 RSUs to five new employees.

What is the purpose of the 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan?

It provides equity awards to new employees or those returning after a break.

How do the RSUs vest at Esperion?

RSUs vest 25% after one year, then 75% in quarterly installments.

What condition is required for RSU vesting?

Continued employment with Esperion is required on vesting dates.

How can I contact Esperion for more information?

You can reach Esperion at investorelations@esperion.com or corporateteam@esperion.com.

Last updated: Aug 8, 2023