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

Key Takeaway: Sutro Biopharma announced the granting of stock options and restricted stock units to new non-executive employees as part of their employment agreement. This decision was made in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) to induce the acceptance of roles within the company. The compensation plan highlights Sutro's commitment to expanding its workforce while pursuing innovative cancer therapies through its ADC platform.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Sutro Biopharma is expanding its workforce with new employee inducement grants.
  • The company is pioneering advancements in antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer therapy.
  • The compensation strategy indicates growth and confidence in the company's future.

Full Press Release Details

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (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 December 15, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Sutro’s Board of Directors granted stock options to purchase 24,500 shares of Sutro common stock and 2,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) to new non-executive employees. The grants were made as an inducement material to the employees’ acceptance of employment with Sutro and were approved by the Compensation Committee of Sutro’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The stock options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Sutro’s Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Inducement Plan. One-fourth of the total number of shares underlying the stock options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the employee’s hire date and monthly thereafter until fully vested on the fourth anniversary, subject to the employee’s continued service with Sutro on each such vesting date. 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 advancing a next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) platform designed to deliver single- and dual-payload ADCs that enable meaningful breakthroughs for patients with cancer. By fully optimizing the antibody, linker, and payload, Sutro’s cell-free platform produces ADCs that are engineered to improve drug exposure, reduce side effects, and expand the range of treatable tumor types. With unique capabilities in dual-payload ADCs, Sutro aims to overcome treatment resistance and redefine what’s possible in cancer therapy. The Company’s pipeline of single- and dual-payload ADCs targets large oncology markets with limited treatment options and significant need for improved therapies. For more information, follow Sutro on social media @Sutrobio or visit www.sutrobio.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What stock options did Sutro grant to new employees?

Sutro granted stock options to purchase 24,500 shares and 2,000 RSUs.

What is the vesting schedule for Sutro's stock options?

One-fourth of the stock options vest after one year, then monthly until four years.

What does Sutro Biopharma specialize in?

Sutro specializes in developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates for cancer treatment.

Who approved the stock grants at Sutro Biopharma?

The Compensation Committee of Sutro’s Board of Directors approved the stock grants.

What is unique about Sutro's ADC platform?

Sutro's platform optimizes antibody, linker, and payload for better cancer therapy outcomes.

Last updated: Dec 16, 2025