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Lifecore Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) - January 16, 2026

Key Takeaway: Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. announced the approval of inducement grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) for two newly hired employees. The grants include restricted stock units and stock options, aimed at incentivizing talent acquisition. The RSUs will vest after three years, while the stock options have a structured vesting schedule over seven years.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Lifecore is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • The grants are part of a strategic inducement plan to attract talent.
  • The company continues to demonstrate growth in its operations.

Full Press Release Details

CHASKA, Minn., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFCR) (“Lifecore”) a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced that on January 14, 2026, the Lifecore compensation committee approved grants under Lifecore’s Equity Inducement Plan, as amended (the “Inducement Plan”) of restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards with respect to an aggregate 1,738 shares of its common stock and stock options for an aggregate 8,775 shares of common stock to two newly hired employees of Lifecore. The RSU award and stock options were granted on January 14, 2026, pursuant to the offer letters between Lifecore and each employee, and as a material inducement to each employee joining Lifecore.
The RSU awards 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 are the inducement grants by Lifecore?

Lifecore announced inducement grants of RSUs and stock options for new employees.

How many shares are involved in the inducement grants?

The grants include 1,738 RSUs and options for 8,775 shares.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

Stock options vest one-third after one year and monthly thereafter.

What is the purpose of the inducement grants?

The grants aim to attract and retain new talent at Lifecore.

Last updated: Jan 19, 2026