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Ultragenyx Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. has granted 30,325 restricted stock units to eight newly hired non-executive officers as part of its Employment Inducement Plan. This grant, approved by the company's board of directors, is intended to attract new talent in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The restricted stock units will vest over a four-year period based on continuous employment. This expansion reflects Ultragenyx's commitment to developing therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Ultragenyx is expanding its team with the hiring of new officers.
  • The restricted stock units align with Nasdaq Listing Rule, ensuring compliance.
  • The company remains focused on addressing the needs of patients with rare diseases.

Full Press Release Details

NOVATO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for rare and ultrarare diseases, today reported the grant of 30,325 restricted stock units of the company’s common stock to eight newly hired non-executive officers of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors and granted under the Ultragenyx Employment Inducement Plan, with a grant date of December 16, 2023, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Ultragenyx in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The restricted stock units vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by the company as of such vesting dates.
About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing novel products to patients for the treatment of serious rare and ultrarare genetic diseases. The company has built a diverse portfolio of approved therapies and product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with high unmet medical need and clear biology for treatment, for which there are typically no approved therapies treating the underlying disease.
The company is led by a management team experienced in the development and commercialization of rare disease therapeutics. Ultragenyx’s strategy is predicated upon time- and cost-efficient drug development, with the goal of delivering safe and effective therapies to patients with the utmost urgency.
For more information on Ultragenyx, please visit the company's website at: www.ultragenyx.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What recent stock award did Ultragenyx grant?

Ultragenyx granted 30,325 restricted stock units to eight new non-executive officers.

When was the stock award granted?

The stock award was granted on December 16, 2023.

How does the stock vest for employees?

The stock units vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually.

What is Ultragenyx's focus as a company?

Ultragenyx focuses on therapies for rare and ultrarare genetic diseases.

What is Ultragenyx's development strategy?

Their strategy emphasizes time- and cost-efficient drug development.

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023