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Forte Biosciences, Inc. Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rules - May 11, 2026

Key Takeaway: Forte Biosciences, Inc. has announced the issuance of equity inducement awards to a new non-executive employee, as mandated by Nasdaq Listing Rules. The awards consist of options and restricted stock units totaling 100,000 shares, with a vesting schedule over four years. This move aims to attract and retain talent within the company.
Price reaction · baseline $26 (2026-05-11 close) · hit pre-market · 1 other FBRX headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Forte Biosciences is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The equity inducement awards demonstrate commitment to attracting talent.
  • The company's focus on autoimmune diseases positions it well in a growing market.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+391%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
1.4%
average across 3 past catalysts
Cash runway
~26 mo
Minimal dilution risk
Lead asset
FB-401
Phase 2 · Atopic Dermatitis

Full Press Release Details

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forte Biosciences, Inc. (www.fortebiorx.com) (NASDAQ: FBRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, today announced the issuance of equity inducement awards as required by the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules.
In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the Compensation Committee of Forte’s Board of Directors approved the grant of equity awards in the form of options to purchase a total of 50,000 shares of its common stock, and restricted stock units representing 50,000 shares of its common stock, to a new non-executive employee as a material inducement to such individual accepting employment with the Company. The option award shall vest over four years, with twenty-five percent vesting on the one-year anniversary of the applicable optionee’s employment commencement date and the remaining seventy-five percent vesting in approximately equal monthly increments over the succeeding thirty-six months, subject to the individual’s continuous employment through each vesting date. The restricted stock unit award shall vest over four years, with twenty-five percent vesting yearly on the anniversary of the grantee’s employment commencement date such that all shares shall be fully vested on the four year anniversary of the vesting commencement date, subject to such grantee employee’s continuous employment through each vesting date.
The inducement awards were made under Forte’s 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and related award agreements.
About Forte
Forte Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing FB102, which is a proprietary anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody therapeutic candidate with potentially broad autoimmune and autoimmune-related indications.
Source: Forte Biosciences, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the inducement grant?

The inducement grant aims to attract a new non-executive employee to Forte Biosciences.

How many shares are included in the inducement awards?

The inducement awards include a total of 100,000 shares.

What is the vesting schedule for the equity awards?

The options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year.

Under which plan were the inducement awards issued?

The awards were made under Forte's 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.

Last updated: May 12, 2026