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PTC Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced that on April 13, 2026, the company approved non-statutory stock options to purchase an...

Key Takeaway: PTC Therapeutics, Inc. announced the approval of non-statutory stock options and restricted stock units for a new non-executive employee as part of their employment compensation. The awards, totaling 1,155 stock options and 925 RSUs, were approved by the Compensation Committee under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The stock options have an exercise price of $70.42 and will vest over a four-year period. This strategy is part of PTC's efforts to entice new talent to the company.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Approval of stock options and RSUs boosts employee compensation package.
  • Inducement grants may attract talent to the company.
  • Stock options have a long-term exercise period, benefiting employees.

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Full Press Release Details

WARREN, N.J. , April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT ) today announced that on April 13, 2026, the company approved non-statutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 1,155 shares of its common stock and 925 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), each representing the right to receive one share of its common stock upon vesting, to a new non-executive employee. The awards were made pursuant to the Nasdaq inducement grant exception as a component of the new hire's employment compensation.
The inducement grant was approved by PTC's Compensation Committee on April 13, 2026, and is being made as an inducement material to the 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 $70.42 per share, the closing price of PTC's common stock on April 13, 2026, 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 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 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 employee's new hire date until fully vested, subject to the employee's continued service with the company through the vesting dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What stock options were approved by PTC Therapeutics?

On April 13, 2026, PTC approved stock options for 1,155 shares.

What are the terms of the stock options granted?

The options have a 10-year term and vest over four years.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price for the options is $70.42 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the RSUs?

RSUs vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually.

Who approved the stock grants at PTC Therapeutics?

PTC's Compensation Committee approved the stock grants.

Last updated: Apr 17, 2026