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Xilio Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Xilio Therapeutics has announced the grant of a non-qualified stock option to its newly appointed Chief Legal Officer, Caroline Hensley. The option, which covers 375,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.955, will vest over a period of time contingent upon continued service. This grant aligns with the company's 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan and complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), which supports its recruitment strategy.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Xilio Therapeutics successfully granted stock options to new Chief Legal Officer.
  • The stock option aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule, strengthening regulatory compliance.
  • The exercise price matches the closing stock price, indicating stability.

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today announced that, effective January 1, 2025, the company granted a non-qualified stock option to purchase 375,000 shares of its common stock to Caroline Hensley, its newly hired Chief Legal Officer, under Xilio Therapeutics’ 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan.
The stock option has an exercise price of $0.955 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the company’s common stock on December 31, 2024. The stock option has a ten-year term and will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the stock option on the first anniversary following commencement of employment, and the remaining 75% of the shares underlying the stock option will vest in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with the company or any of its subsidiaries through each applicable vesting date.
The stock option is subject to the terms and conditions of Xilio Therapeutics’ 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, as well as the terms and conditions of the stock option agreement covering the grant and were made as an inducement material to the individual entering into employment with the company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new Chief Legal Officer at Xilio Therapeutics?

Caroline Hensley is the newly hired Chief Legal Officer.

How many shares did Caroline Hensley receive options for?

She received options to purchase 375,000 shares.

What is the exercise price for the stock option?

The exercise price is $0.955 per share.

When will the stock options begin to vest?

Vesting starts on the first anniversary of her employment.

What is the term length of the stock option?

The stock option has a term of ten years.

Last updated: Jan 10, 2025