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

Key Takeaway: Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. announced the granting of 4,800 restricted stock units (RSUs) to two recently hired employees as part of their 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan. These RSUs will vest over three years, subject to the employees' ongoing service with the company. This move is in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), indicating the company's strategy to bolster talent to support its operations.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Karyopharm is expanding its workforce by hiring two new employees.
  • The issuance of RSUs demonstrates the company's commitment to attract talent.
  • The vesting schedule incentivizes long-term employment and service to the company.

Full Press Release Details

NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 2, 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 4,800 restricted stock units (RSUs) to two newly-hired employees. These RSU awards were granted as of November 30, 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 company granted RSUs to new employees?

Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. granted RSUs to two new hires.

How many RSUs were granted to Karyopharm's new employees?

A total of 4,800 restricted stock units were granted.

What plan was used for the RSU grants?

The RSUs were granted under the 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting period for the RSUs?

The RSUs will vest over three years, with annual vesting of one-third.

What happens to RSUs if there's a change in control event?

RSUs become immediately exercisable if employment is terminated under certain conditions.

Last updated: Dec 2, 2024