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

Key Takeaway: Esperion announced the grant of 141,800 restricted stock units (RSUs) to 18 new employees under its 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. This plan is designed to attract individuals who are not previous employees by providing equity awards as an inducement for employment. The RSUs will vest over a period contingent on the recipient's continued employment. This initiative reflects Esperion's efforts to strengthen its workforce and promote company growth.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Granting of 141,800 restricted stock units indicates company growth.
  • The inducement plan aims to attract new talent to Esperion.
  • Equity awards support the retention of new employees.

Full Press Release Details

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced that, on November 8, 2023, the Company granted 18 new employees 141,800 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 is the Esperion 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan?

It's a plan to grant equity awards to new employees or those returning after a break.

How many RSUs were granted to new employees on November 8, 2023?

Esperion granted a total of 141,800 restricted stock units to 18 new employees.

When do RSUs granted by Esperion vest?

RSUs vest 25% after one year and 75% in quarterly installments over three years.

What must employees do to receive their RSUs?

Employees must continue their employment with Esperion on the vesting dates.

How can I contact Esperion for more information?

You can reach out via investorrelations@esperion.com or corporateteam@esperion.com.

Last updated: Nov 9, 2023