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Galecto Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Galecto, Inc. has announced the granting of equity awards to four newly-hired employees as part of its strategy to attract talent. These inducement grants, approved by the Compensation Committee, consist of stock options for a total of 153,700 shares. The options have a 10-year term and will vest over four years. This move aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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  • Galecto is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The inducement grants are a strategic move to attract talent.
  • The company is advancing its pipeline of innovative therapies.

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BOSTON, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO), a biotechnology company working to redefine care for people with hematologic disorders, today announced that it granted equity awards on March 2, 2026, to four newly-hired, non-executive employees. The inducement grants were approved by Galecto’s independent Compensation Committee and were made as material inducements to such individuals’ acceptance of employment with Galecto in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The inducement grants consist of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 153,700 shares of the Galecto’s common stock with a 10-year term and an exercise price of $29.58 per share. The options vest as to 25% on the first anniversary of the applicable grant date and in equal monthly installments for the following 36 months. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Galecto, Inc. Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement.

About Galecto, Inc.

Galecto, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of antibody therapeutics to transform treatment of a broad spectrum of hematological cancers. Galecto’s pipeline includes a highly differentiated mutant calreticulin (mut-CALR)-driven myeloproliferative neoplasm portfolio targeting essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis. Galecto’s pipeline also includes GB3226, a first-in-class preclinical dual inhibitor of ENL-YEATS and FLT3 for the treatment of multiple genetic subsets of acute myeloid leukemia.
Media Contact:Lia DangelicoDeerfield Grouplia.dangelico@deerfieldgroup.com
Investor Contact:Brian RitchieLifeSci Advisorsbritchie@lifesciadvisors.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement grants by Galecto?

Galecto granted equity awards consisting of non-qualified stock options to four new employees.

How many shares were included in the inducement grants?

The inducement grants included a total of 153,700 shares of Galecto's common stock.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is set at $29.58 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the options?

The options vest 25% on the first anniversary and monthly over the next 36 months.

Last updated: Mar 4, 2026