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Forte Biosciences, Inc. Reports Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rules - March 4, 2026

Key Takeaway: Forte Biosciences, Inc. has announced the issuance of equity inducement awards to new non-executive employees as part of its compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rules. The grant includes options to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock, which will vest over four years. This move is aimed at attracting talent to support the company's development of its anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody candidate, FB102.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Forte Biosciences is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The equity inducement awards demonstrate company growth.
  • The company is focused on developing a promising therapeutic candidate.

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Best trade, last catalyst
+391%
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Typical move
1.4%
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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 developing FB102, which is a proprietary anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody therapeutic candidate with potentially broad autoimmune and autoimmune-related indications, 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 an aggregate total of 100,000 shares of common stock to new non-executive employees as a material inducement to such individuals accepting employment with the Company. The option awards 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 each individual’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 are the inducement grants by Forte Biosciences?

Forte Biosciences issued equity inducement awards to new non-executive employees, granting options to purchase 100,000 shares.

How will the stock options vest?

The stock options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the rest monthly.

What is the purpose of these inducement awards?

The inducement awards aim to attract new talent to Forte Biosciences as part of their growth strategy.

What is FB102?

FB102 is a proprietary anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody therapeutic candidate developed by Forte Biosciences.

Last updated: Mar 5, 2026