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Spyre Therapeutics Announces Grants of Inducement Awards

Key Takeaway: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. announced the approval of stock options for four non-executive employees under its 2018 Equity Inducement Plan. A total of 20,800 shares will be offered, with options vesting gradually over time. This move is intended to incentivize new hires and enhance employee retention as Spyre advances its pipeline for inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatic diseases. The exercise price for these options reflects the company's closing stock price on the grant date.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Granting stock options can attract and retain talent.
  • The stock options are tied to the company's performance and growth opportunities.
  • Spyre's focus on long-acting antibodies positions it well within its industry.

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRE) (the “Company” or “Spyre”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering long-acting antibodies and antibody combinations to redefine the standard of care for inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatic diseases, today announced that Spyre’s independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the grant of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 20,800 shares of common stock of Spyre to four 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, 2026 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 $69.42, the closing price per share of Spyre's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on May 1, 2026. The options granted to the employees 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 pioneering long-acting antibodies and antibody combinations to redefine the standard of care for inflammatory bowel disease (“IBD”) and rheumatic diseases. Spyre's pipeline includes investigational extended half-life antibodies targeting α4β7, TL1A, and IL-23.
For more information, please visit http://spyre.com.
SVP of Finance and Investor Relations

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Spyre Therapeutics announce on May 1, 2026?

Spyre Therapeutics announced the approval of stock options for four non-executive employees.

How many shares were granted as stock options?

An aggregate of 20,800 shares of common stock were granted.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is $69.42 per share.

When do the stock options start to vest?

The stock options vest one-fourth on the first anniversary of the employee's start date.

What diseases does Spyre focus on in its pipeline?

Spyre focuses on inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatic diseases.

Last updated: May 1, 2026