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Lifecore Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. announced the approval of an inducement grant under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) for a newly hired employee. The grant includes 15,000 restricted stock units and stock options for 30,000 shares. These awards are designed to incentivize the new hire and will vest over a period of time, reflecting Lifecore's commitment to employee engagement.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Lifecore is expanding its workforce by hiring new employees.
  • The grant of RSUs and stock options indicates a commitment to employee retention.
  • The company has a strong background in manufacturing and development.

Full Press Release Details

CHASKA, Minn., Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR) (“Lifecore”) a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced that on September 22, 2025, the Lifecore compensation committee approved the grant under Lifecore’s Equity Inducement Plan, as amended (the “Inducement Plan”) of a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award with respect to 15,000 shares of its common stock and stock options for 30,000 shares of common stock to a newly hired employee of Lifecore. The RSU award and stock options were granted on September 22, 2025, pursuant to the offer letter between Lifecore and the employee, and as a material inducement to the employee joining Lifecore.
The RSU award and stock options were approved by Lifecore’s compensation committee and were granted as inducement equity awards 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 stock options have an exercise price equal to Fair Market Value (as defined in the Inducement Plan) on the grant date and will vest as to one-third of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to 1/36th of the shares on each monthly grant date thereafter, subject to continued employment. The stock options have a seven-year term. The RSU award and stock options are each governed by an award agreement and the Inducement Plan.
About Lifecore BiomedicalLifecore 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the inducement grant?

The inducement grant aims to incentivize a newly hired employee to join Lifecore.

How many shares are included in the RSU award?

The RSU award includes 15,000 shares of Lifecore's common stock.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The stock options vest one-third on the first anniversary and monthly thereafter.

What is Lifecore Biomedical's main business?

Lifecore is a contract development and manufacturing organization specializing in sterile injectable products.

Last updated: Sep 23, 2025