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

Key Takeaway: Esperion announced the granting of 62,300 restricted stock units (RSUs) to 16 new employees on May 8, 2024. This initiative is part of their 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, designed to attract individuals who are new to the company. The RSUs will vest over time, providing an incentive for continued employment with Esperion.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Esperion granted 62,300 RSUs to 16 new employees, indicating growth.
  • The use of the Inducement Equity Incentive Plan attracts talent.
  • The structured vesting schedule may enhance employee retention.

Full Press Release Details

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced that on May 8, 2024, the Company granted 16 new employees 62,300 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 company granted the restricted stock units?

Esperion granted the restricted stock units on May 8, 2024.

How many RSUs were granted to new employees?

A total of 62,300 RSUs were granted to 16 new employees.

Who is eligible for the Inducement Equity Incentive Plan?

Individuals not previously employed by Esperion can receive grants.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs?

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

Where can I find more information about Esperion?

More information can be accessed via their investor relations email.

Last updated: May 10, 2024