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

Key Takeaway: Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. announced the granting of 6,238 restricted stock unit awards to eight new non-executive employees as part of its 2024 Inducement Plan. This initiative is aimed at attracting talent necessary for their growth in developing therapies for CNS disorders. The awards will vest over four annual installments, contingent upon the employees' continued employment. This strategic move aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) for inducements in hiring.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Praxis granted equity awards to attract new talent.
  • The awards are part of a structured 2024 Inducement Plan.
  • The company is actively expanding its workforce.

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BOSTON, Sept. 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 September 2, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Praxis’ Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 6,238 shares of its common stock to eight new non-executive employees under the Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. 2024 Inducement Plan (the 2024 Inducement Plan). The restricted stock unit awards 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 the employee’s continued employment with Praxis on each vesting date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What company granted restricted stock unit awards?

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. granted the restricted stock unit awards.

How many shares were awarded under the 2024 Inducement Plan?

A total of 6,238 shares were awarded to eight new non-executive employees.

What is the purpose of the 2024 Inducement Plan?

The plan is for granting equity awards to new employees as employment inducement.

When do the restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units will vest in four equal annual installments.

Who received the awards at Praxis?

Eight new non-executive employees received the restricted stock unit awards.

Last updated: Sep 3, 2025