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

Key Takeaway: Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. has announced the granting of 983 restricted stock units (RSUs) under its 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan to two new employees. These RSUs will vest over three years, with conditions tied to continued employment. Additionally, the grants include provisions for immediate exercisability in cases of certain employment terminations within a year of a change in control. This move is part of the company's strategy to incentivize and retain talent while complying with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Karyopharm is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The RSU grants serve as incentives for the employees.
  • The company is adhering to Nasdaq rules, indicating compliance and governance.

Full Press Release Details

NEWTON, Mass., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that the Company granted an aggregate of 983 restricted stock units (RSUs) to two newly-hired employees. These RSU awards were granted as of April 30, 2025 (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 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, as amended).
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are RSUs granted by Karyopharm?

Karyopharm granted 983 restricted stock units (RSUs) to two new employees.

When were the RSUs awarded by Karyopharm?

The RSUs were granted on April 30, 2025.

How long will the RSUs vest?

Each RSU will vest over three years, in annual increments.

What happens if employment is terminated early?

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

What is Karyopharm Therapeutics known for?

Karyopharm specializes in developing novel cancer therapies.

Last updated: May 1, 2025