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Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. has announced the grant of restricted stock units to four new non-executive employees as part of its 2024 Inducement Plan. This initiative is designed to attract new talent to the company and is compliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The grants consist of an aggregate of 8,763 shares, which will vest over four years, contingent upon the employees' continued employment. Praxis focuses on therapies for central nervous system disorders, leveraging genetic insights to address neuronal imbalances.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Praxis is expanding its team by hiring four new employees.
  • Inducement grants signal confidence in attracting talent.
  • The company's focus on CNS disorders is promising for future therapies.

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BOSTON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance, today announced that on April 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Praxis’ Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 8,763 shares of its common stock to four new non-executive employees under the Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. 2024 Inducement Plan (the 2024 Inducement Plan). The restricted stock units were granted as inducements material to the employees’ entering into employment with Praxis in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The 2024 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Praxis, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals’ entering into employment with Praxis, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The restricted stock units will vest in four equal annual installments, subject to each employee’s continued employment with Praxis on each vesting date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What company granted stock awards on April 1, 2025?

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. granted stock awards on that date.

How many shares were granted to non-executive employees?

A total of 8,763 shares were granted to four new non-executive employees.

What is the purpose of the 2024 Inducement Plan?

It grants equity awards to new employees as inducements for joining Praxis.

How will the restricted stock units vest?

The stock units will vest in four equal annual installments.

Are the stock awards contingent on employment?

Yes, continued employment with Praxis is required for vesting.

Last updated: Apr 3, 2025