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

Key Takeaway: Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. has reported granting a total of 22,050 restricted stock units (RSUs) to five new employees as an inducement for their employment. These RSUs, part of the 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, will vest over three years and can be immediately exercised under specific conditions related to employment termination. This announcement aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), indicating the company's commitment to compliance and growth through new talent acquisition.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Karyopharm is enhancing its workforce by hiring new employees.
  • The grant of RSUs could incentivize performance and retention of the new hires.
  • The company's growth is further supported by its adherence to Nasdaq regulations.

Full Press Release Details

NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that the Company granted an aggregate of 22,050 restricted stock units (RSUs) to five newly-hired employees. These RSU awards were granted as of August 31, 2024 (the "Grant Date") pursuant to the Company's 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, as inducements material to the new employees entering into employment with Karyopharm in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Each RSU award will vest over three years, with 33 1/3% of the shares underlying the RSU award vesting on each of the three consecutive anniversaries of the Grant Date. The vesting of each RSU award is subject to the employee's continued service as an employee of, or other service provider to, Karyopharm through the applicable vesting dates. In addition, each RSU award will be immediately exercisable in full if, on or prior to the first anniversary of the consummation of a "change in control event," the employee's employment is terminated for "good reason" by the employee or terminated without "cause" by Karyopharm (as such terms are defined in the applicable RSU agreement).
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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Karyopharm Therapeutics announce on Sept. 3, 2024?

Karyopharm Therapeutics announced the grant of 22,050 restricted stock units to five new employees.

When were the RSUs granted to the new employees?

The RSUs were granted on August 31, 2024.

How will the RSUs vest for the new employees?

The RSUs will vest over three years, with one-third vesting each year.

What happens if there is a change in control event?

RSUs become immediately exercisable if employment is terminated for 'good reason' or without 'cause.'

What is the purpose of the RSU awards?

The RSU awards serve as employment incentives for the newly-hired employees.

Last updated: Sep 3, 2024