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Lifecore Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) - March 26, 2026

Key Takeaway: Lifecore Biomedical announced the granting of 18,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) to a newly hired employee as part of its Equity Inducement Plan. This award, approved by the compensation committee, is intended to incentivize the new hire's commitment to the company. The RSUs will vest after three years, contingent on continued employment.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Lifecore granted RSUs to attract new talent.
  • The award aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • RSUs vest after three years, promoting employee retention.

Full Press Release Details

CHASKA, Minn., March 26, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR) (“Lifecore”) a fully integrated injectables contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced that effective on March 25, 2026, Lifecore granted a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award with respect to 18,500 shares of its common stock under Lifecore’s Equity Inducement Plan, as amended (the “Inducement Plan”) to a newly hired employee of Lifecore. The RSU award was granted pursuant to the offer letter between Lifecore and the employee, and as a material inducement to the employee joining Lifecore.
The RSU award was approved by Lifecore’s compensation committee and was granted as inducement equity award in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) under the Inducement Plan.
The RSUs will vest and be settled on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment. The RSU award is governed by an award agreement and the Inducement Plan.

About Lifecore Biomedical

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq:LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories to bring their innovations to market. For more information about the company, visit Lifecore’s website atwww.lifecore.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the RSU grant by Lifecore?

The RSU grant is intended to incentivize a newly hired employee to join Lifecore.

How many shares were granted in the RSU award?

Lifecore granted 18,500 shares in the RSU award.

When will the RSUs vest?

The RSUs will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.

What is the significance of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635?

The RSU award was granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Last updated: Mar 27, 2026