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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 granting of restricted stock unit awards totaling 3,688 shares to five new non-executive employees. This decision, made by the Compensation Committee on May 1, 2025, aligns with the 2024 Inducement Plan under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The plan is designed to attract individuals who are new to the company or returning after a period of non-employment. The stock units will vest over four years, contingent on continued employment.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Praxis granted restricted stock units to attract new talent.
  • Inducement plan aims to enhance company growth through new hires.
  • Equity awards demonstrate confidence in future company performance.

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BOSTON, May 02, 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 May 1, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Praxis’ Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 3,688 shares of its common stock to five 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 May 1, 2025?

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. granted stock awards on May 1, 2025.

How many shares were awarded to new employees?

A total of 3,688 shares were awarded to five new employees.

What is the purpose of the 2024 Inducement Plan?

The 2024 Inducement Plan grants equity awards to new hires as an employment inducement.

How will the stock units vest?

The stock units will vest in four equal installments over four years.

What rule governs the stock award grants?

The awards adhere to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) for non-executive employees.

Last updated: May 2, 2025