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Spyre Therapeutics Announces Grants of Inducement Awards Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRE) (the Company or Spyre ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company utilizing best-in-class antibody...

Key Takeaway: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. announced the approval of stock options for seven non-executive employees as part of its equity inducement plan. A total of 64,400 shares can be purchased at an exercise price of $14.66, which reflects the company's closing stock price on May 1, 2025. The options will vest over time contingent on the employees' continued service with Spyre. This move aims to attract and retain talent as the company works on next-generation therapies for inflammatory bowel disease and other immune-mediated diseases.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Spyre Therapeutics is actively expanding its workforce by granting stock options to new employees.
  • The grant of stock options is tied to the company’s 2018 Equity Inducement Plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • The company is focused on developing innovative treatments for IBD and other immune-mediated diseases.

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WALTHAM, Mass. , May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRE ) (the "Company" or "Spyre"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company utilizing best-in-class antibody engineering, dose optimization and rational therapeutic combinations to target improved efficacy and convenience in the treatment of IBD and other immune-mediated diseases, today announced that Spyre's independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the grant of stock options to purchase 64,400 shares of common stock of Spyre to seven non-executive employees as equity inducement awards under the Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. 2018 Equity Inducement Plan, as amended (the "2018 Plan"). The stock options were approved on May 1, 2025 and were material to each employee's acceptance of employment with Spyre, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The stock options were granted with a 10-year term and an exercise price equal to $14.66 , the closing price per share of Spyre's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on May 1, 2025 . The options granted to each employee shall vest and become exercisable as to one-fourth (1/4th) of the shares subject to the respective options on the first anniversary of the employee's start date, and one-forty-eighth (1/48th) of the shares subject to the respective options shall vest and become exercisable monthly thereafter, in each case, subject to continuous service with Spyre through the applicable vesting dates. The stock options are subject to the terms of the 2018 Plan.
About Spyre Therapeutics
Spyre Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that aims to create next-generation inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other immune-mediated disease products by combining best-in-class antibody engineering, dose optimization, and rational therapeutic combinations. Spyre's pipeline includes investigational extended half-life antibodies targeting α4β7, TL1A, and IL-23. For more information, visit Spyre's website at www.spyre.com .
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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Spyre Therapeutics announce on May 2, 2025?

Spyre Therapeutics announced stock options granted to seven non-executive employees.

What is the term of the stock options granted by Spyre?

The stock options have a 10-year term.

What is the exercise price for Spyre's stock options?

The exercise price is set at $14.66 per share.

How will the stock options vest for employees?

Options vest 1/4th on the first anniversary, then 1/48th monthly.

What is the focus of Spyre Therapeutics?

Spyre focuses on advanced treatments for IBD and immune-mediated diseases.

Last updated: May 2, 2025