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Fulcrum Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Fulcrum Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, announced the grant of non-statutory stock options to two new employees in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The company issued an aggregate of 260,000 options at an exercise price of $5.73 per share, which is equal to the closing price on the effective date. These options will vest over four years, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to attracting talent.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Fulcrum Therapeutics granted stock options to two new employees, indicating company growth.
  • The stock options are granted at the current market price, suggesting confidence in the company's valuation.

Full Press Release Details

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.® (Nasdaq: FULC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to improve the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases, today announced that the company granted non-statutory stock options to two new employees. Fulcrum granted stock options to purchase shares of the company’s common stock pursuant to the company’s 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, or the plan, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Fulcrum in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Fulcrum granted the new employees an aggregate of 260,000 options to purchase shares of the company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.73 per share, the closing price per share of Fulcrum’s common stock as reported on the grant effective date, May 5, 2025. Each option has a ten-year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the first anniversary of the applicable employee’s start date and an additional 6.25% of the shares vesting in equal quarterly installments over the twelve successive quarters following the first anniversary, subject to the applicable employee’s continued service with the company through the applicable vesting dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fulcrum Therapeutics focused on?

Fulcrum Therapeutics develops small molecules for patients with genetically defined rare diseases.

How many stock options were granted to new employees?

The company granted a total of 260,000 stock options to two new employees.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The stock options have an exercise price of $5.73 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

Options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and quarterly thereafter.

What is the term for the granted stock options?

Each option has a term of ten years from the grant date.

Last updated: May 9, 2025