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Syndax Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grant Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Syndax Pharmaceuticals announced the hiring of Aaron A. Ondrey as CFO, effective November 9, 2026. He received an inducement award to purchase 270,000 shares at $9.55 each, vesting over four years. This award aligns with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and aims to support his long-term commitment to the company.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Inducement award supports new CFO's role.
  • Stock option aligns with company growth strategy.
  • Vesting schedule incentivizes long-term commitment.

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From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+1%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
6.1%
average across 15 past catalysts
Cash runway
~47 mo
Low dilution risk
Lead asset
Entinostat
Phase 2 · Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Full Press Release Details

NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: SNDX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies, today announced that in connection with the hiring, announced on November 2, 2026, of Aaron A. Ondrey as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 9, 2026, Mr. Ondrey received an inducement award to purchase up to 270,000 shares of common stock. The stock option has an exercise price per share of $9.55, the closing price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on November 9, 2026, and will vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and 1/48th of the underlying shares vesting monthly thereafter over 36 months, subject to Mr. Ondrey's continued service relationship with Syndax through the applicable vesting dates. Syndax's Board of Directors approved the award as inducement material to Mr. Ondrey's employment in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
About Syndax Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company's pipeline include Revuforj® (revumenib), an FDA-approved menin inhibitor, and Niktimvo™ (axatilimab-csfr), an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody that blocks the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) receptor. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com or follow the Company on X and LinkedIn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new CFO of Syndax Pharmaceuticals?

Aaron A. Ondrey was appointed as the new CFO.

What stock option was granted to the new CFO?

He received an inducement award for 270,000 shares at $9.55 each.

How will the stock options vest?

The options will vest over four years, starting with 25% after one year.

What is NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)?

This rule governs inducement awards for new employees in public companies.

Last updated: Nov 9, 2026