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Spyre Therapeutics Announces Grants of Inducement Awards - January 8, 2026

Key Takeaway: Spyre Therapeutics has announced the grant of stock options to six non-executive employees as part of its 2018 Equity Inducement Plan. The options, totaling 42,000 shares, were approved to incentivize new hires and come with a 10-year term and specific vesting conditions. This move aligns with Spyre's commitment to enhancing its workforce as it develops treatments for inflammatory bowel and rheumatic diseases.
Price reaction · baseline $30.14 (2026-01-08 close) · hit pre-market · 1 other SYRE headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Spyre Therapeutics is expanding its team with new hires.
  • The stock options granted are a strategic move to attract talent.
  • The company is focused on innovative treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.

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Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 08, 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 42,000 shares of common stock of Spyre to six 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 January 2, 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 $30.58, the closing price per share of Spyre's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on January 2, 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.

For Investors:Eric McIntyreSVP of Finance and Investor RelationsSpyre TherapeuticsEric.mcintyre@spyre.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement awards announced by Spyre?

Spyre Therapeutics announced stock options for six non-executive employees as inducement awards.

How many shares were granted as stock options?

A total of 42,000 shares were granted to the employees.

What is the exercise price for the stock options?

The exercise price for the stock options is $30.58 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for the stock options?

The options vest 1/4th on the first anniversary and 1/48th monthly thereafter.

Last updated: Jan 9, 2026