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INOVIO Reports Inducement Grants Under Inducement Plan

Key Takeaway: INOVIO Pharmaceuticals has announced an equity grant to a newly hired employee under its 2022 Inducement Plan approved by the Compensation Committee. The awarded options allow the purchase of 15,625 shares at an exercise price of $1.79, the price at market close on the grant date. The stock options are set to vest over a period of four years, contingent on the employee's continued employment with INOVIO. This move indicates INOVIO's commitment to attract and retain talent in the biotechnology sector.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • INOVIO has successfully made an equity grant to incentivize a new employee.
  • The stock option exercise price aligns with the current market price, indicating a solid investment.
  • The company's focus on DNA medicines is promising for future growth.

Full Press Release Details

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ:INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-associated diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases, today announced that it has made an equity grant to a newly hired employee under its 2022 Inducement Plan (the "Inducement Plan").
On February 2nd, 2023 (the "Grant Date"), the Compensation Committee of INOVIO's Board of Directors approved the award of options to purchase an aggregate of 15,625 shares of common stock to a newly hired employee in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The stock option has an exercise price of ­­­$1.79, the closing price of INOVIO's common stock on the Grant Date. The stock option will vest and become exercisable with respect to one-fourth of the shares underlying the stock option vested on the Grant Date, and an additional one-fourth of the shares underlying the stock option on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the Grant Date. The vesting of stock options will be subject to the employee's continued employment with INOVIO on the applicable vesting dates. The award is subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement under the Inducement Plan.
INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-associated diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO's DNA medicines in development are delivered using its investigational proprietary smart device, CELLECTRA®, to produce immune responses against targeted pathogens and cancers. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.
Media: Jennie Willson (267) 429-8567 [email protected]
Investors: Thomas Hong (267) 440-4298 [email protected]
SOURCE INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is INOVIO focused on developing?

INOVIO is dedicated to advancing DNA medicines for HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases.

When was the equity grant approved for the new hire?

The equity grant was approved on February 2nd, 2023.

How many shares were granted to the new employee?

The new employee received options to purchase 15,625 shares.

What is the exercise price for the stock option?

The exercise price for the stock option is $1.79.

When does the stock option vest?

The stock option vests one-fourth on the Grant Date and annually thereafter.

Last updated: Feb 3, 2023