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Schrödinger Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) - February 18, 2026

Key Takeaway: Schrödinger, Inc. has announced the granting of stock options and restricted stock units to newly hired employees as part of its 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The grants, totaling 9,600 stock options and 18,250 RSUs, were made to incentivize acceptance of employment. The stock options have a ten-year term and vest over four years, while the RSUs also vest over a similar period.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Company is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • Inducement grants are structured to attract talent.
  • Stock options and RSUs provide long-term incentives for employees.

Full Press Release Details

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schrödinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) today reported that on February 13, 2026, the company granted (i) non-statutory stock options to purchase 9,600 shares of the company’s common stock to two newly hired employees and (ii) restricted stock units (RSUs) with respect to 18,250 shares of the company’s common stock to eight newly hired employees. These grants were made pursuant to the company’s 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, were approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors pursuant to a delegation by the company’s board of directors, and were made as a material inducement to such employees’ acceptance of employment with the company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a component of his or her employment compensation.
The stock options have an exercise price of $11.40 per share, equal to the closing price of the company’s common stock on February 13, 2026. The stock options have a ten-year term and vest over four years, with 25 percent of the shares underlying the option vesting when such employee completes 12 months of continuous service measured from the employment start date and the balance of the shares vesting in a series of successive equal monthly installments of 1/48 of the original number of shares upon the employee’s completion of each additional month of service over the 36-month period following the first anniversary of the employment start date.
The RSUs vest over four years, with 25 percent of such RSUs vesting when such employee completes 12 months of continuous service measured from the vesting commencement date, and the balance of the RSUs vesting in a series of successive equal yearly installments of 1/4 of the original number of RSUs upon each such employee’s completion of each additional year of service over the three-year period following the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date.
The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of award agreements covering the grants and the company’s 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan.
About Schrödinger
Schrödinger is transforming molecular discovery with its computational platform, which enables the discovery of novel, highly optimized molecules for drug development and materials design. Schrödinger’s software platform is built on more than 30 years of R&D investment and is licensed by biotechnology, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, and academic institutions around the world. Schrödinger also leverages the platform to advance a portfolio of collaborative and proprietary programs. Founded in 1990, Schrödinger has approximately 800 employees operating from 15 locations globally. To learn more, visitwww.schrodinger.com, follow us follow us onLinkedIn, or visit our blog,Extrapolations.com.
Matthew Luchini (Investors)Schrödinger, Inc.matthew.luchini@schrodinger.com917-719-0636Allie Nicodemo (Media)Schrödinger, Inc.allie.nicodemo@schrodinger.com617-356-2325

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement grants by Schrödinger?

Schrödinger granted stock options and RSUs to new employees as incentives.

How many shares were granted in stock options?

The company granted 9,600 stock options to two newly hired employees.

What is the vesting period for the RSUs?

The RSUs vest over four years, with 25% vesting after the first year.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price of the stock options is $11.40 per share.

Last updated: Feb 18, 2026