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PTC Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: PTC Therapeutics announced the approval of inducement grants for 15 new employees, including stock options and restricted stock units. The grants were made under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) to enhance employment offers. The stock options have a 10-year term and vest over four years, while the RSUs also vest over the same period. This move reflects PTC's commitment to attracting talent in the biopharmaceutical sector.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • PTC Therapeutics is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • The inducement grants are a strategic move to attract talent.
  • The stock options and RSUs provide a competitive compensation package.

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Full Press Release Details

WARREN, N.J.,Dec. 1, 2025/PRNewswire/ --PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTCT)today announced that on Nov. 24, 2025 , the company approved non-statutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 2,000 shares of its common stock and 8,200 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), each representing the right to receive one share of its common stock upon vesting, to 15 new employees. The awards were made pursuant to the Nasdaq inducement grant exception as a component of the new hires' employment compensation.
The inducement grants were approved by PTC's Compensation Committee on Nov. 24, 2025, and are being made as an inducement material to each employee's acceptance of employment with the company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
All stock option awards have an exercise price of $79.83 per share, the closing price of PTC's common stock on Nov. 24, 2025, the date of the grant. The stock options each have a 10-year term and vest over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the first anniversary of the applicable employee's new hire date and 6.25% of the original number of shares vesting at the end of each subsequent three-month period thereafter until fully vested, subject to the employee's continued service with the company through the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs each will vest over four years with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on each annual anniversary of the applicable employee's new hire date until fully vested, subject to the employee's continued service with the company through the applicable vesting dates.
ABOUT PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.PTC is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines for children and adults living with rare disorders. PTC is advancing a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines as part of its mission to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. The company's strategy is to leverage its scientific expertise and global commercial infrastructure to optimize value for patients and other stakeholders. To learn more about PTC, please visitwww.ptcbio.comand follow on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement grants approved by PTC Therapeutics?

PTC Therapeutics approved stock options and RSUs for 15 new employees as part of their compensation.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The stock options have an exercise price of $79.83 per share.

How long is the vesting period for the RSUs?

The RSUs vest over four years, with 25% vesting each year.

What is the term length for the stock options?

The stock options have a term of 10 years.

Last updated: Dec 1, 2025