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Kura Oncology Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Kura Oncology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced the granting of inducement stock options to four new employees on April 1, 2024, under its 2023 Inducement Option Plan. Each stock option consists of 49,500 shares with an exercise price of $21.82, the company's closing price on that date. The options will vest over four years, indicating a commitment to retaining new talent. This action aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), reflecting the company's growth and compliance with regulatory standards.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Kura Oncology granted stock options as an incentive for new employees.
  • The company is committed to expanding its workforce, indicating growth.
  • The inducement grants align with Nasdaq compliance, showing regulatory adherence.

Full Press Release Details

SAN DIEGO, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on April 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to purchase 49,500 shares of common stock to four (4) new employees under the Company’s 2023 Inducement Option Plan. The Compensation Committee approved the stock options as an inducement material to such employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Each stock option has an exercise price per share equal to $21.82 per share, the Company’s closing sales price on April 1, 2024, and will vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date and the balance of the underlying shares vesting monthly thereafter over 36 months, subject to the new employees’ continued service relationship with the Company through the applicable vesting dates. The stock options are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2023 Inducement Option Plan and the terms and conditions of an applicable stock option agreement covering the grant.
Executive Vice President, Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
Alexandra Weingarten
Associate Director, Corporate Communications &

Frequently Asked Questions

What recent stock options were granted by Kura Oncology?

Kura Oncology granted nonstatutory stock options for 49,500 shares to four new employees.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price is $21.82 per share, based on the closing price on April 1, 2024.

How long does the vesting period last for these stock options?

The stock options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year.

Under which plan were the stock options granted?

The stock options were granted under the Company's 2023 Inducement Option Plan.

Who can be contacted for more information about the grant?

For inquiries, contact Pete or Alexandra via their provided email addresses.

Last updated: Apr 5, 2024