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Sutro Biopharma Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Sutro Biopharma has announced the granting of 60,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) to a new employee as an inducement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). This action aims to support Sutro's recruitment efforts as it continues to develop its innovative cancer therapies. The RSUs will vest over a four-year period, contingent upon the employee's ongoing service with the company. Sutro Biopharma is based in South San Francisco and is dedicated to advancing its pipeline of antibody-drug conjugates.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Sutro Biopharma granted 60,000 restricted stock units to attract new talent.
  • The grant aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), ensuring compliance.
  • Sutro is focused on innovative cancer therapeutics and has a robust pipeline.

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Full Press Release Details

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (Sutro or the Company) (NASDAQ: STRO), a clinical-stage oncology company pioneering site-specific and novel-format antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced that on September 16, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Sutro’s Board of Directors granted 60,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Sutro common stock to a new employee. The grant was made as an inducement material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with Sutro and was approved by the Compensation Committee of Sutro’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Sutro’s 2021 Equity Inducement Plan. One-fourth of the total number of shares subject to the RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the employee’s hire date and annually thereafter until fully vested on the fourth anniversary, subject to the employee’s continued service with Sutro on each such vesting date.
About Sutro Biopharma
Sutro Biopharma, Inc., is a clinical-stage company relentlessly focused on the discovery and development of precisely designed cancer therapeutics, to transform what science can do for patients. Sutro’s fit-for-purpose technology, including cell-free XpressCF®, provides the opportunity for broader patient benefit and an improved patient experience. Sutro has multiple clinical stage candidates, including luveltamab tazevibulin, or luvelta, a registrational-stage folate receptor alpha (FolRα)-targeting ADC in clinical studies. A robust pipeline, coupled with high-value collaborations and industry partnerships, validates Sutro’s continuous product innovation. Sutro is headquartered in South San Francisco. For more information, follow Sutro on social media @Sutrobio, or visit www.sutrobio.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What recent announcement did Sutro Biopharma make?

Sutro Biopharma announced the grant of 60,000 restricted stock units to a new employee.

What is Sutro Biopharma's focus?

Sutro Biopharma specializes in developing precisely designed cancer therapeutics.

How are the RSUs structured for the new employee?

The RSUs vest annually over four years, starting a year after the hire date.

What technology does Sutro use for its therapeutics?

Sutro utilizes cell-free XpressCF® technology for developing treatments.

Where is Sutro Biopharma headquartered?

Sutro Biopharma is headquartered in South San Francisco.

Last updated: Sep 20, 2024