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

Key Takeaway: Xilio Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on immuno-oncology therapies, has announced the granting of non-qualified stock options for 26,000 shares to three new employees under its Inducement Stock Incentive Plan. The exercise price for these stock options is set at $0.8326 per share, which aligns with the closing price on the grant date. This initiative is designed to incentivize new hires and is compliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Vesting occurs over a ten-year period, reinforcing the company's commitment to its workforce.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Xilio Therapeutics continues to grow by hiring new employees.
  • The granting of stock options indicates confidence in company value.
  • Inducement grants under Nasdaq listing rules highlight compliance.

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 02, 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 October 1, 2025, the company granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 26,000 shares of its common stock to three new employees under Xilio Therapeutics’ 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan.
The stock options have an exercise price of $0.8326 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the company’s common stock on October 1, 2025. Each 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 options are 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

What company granted stock options to new employees?

Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. granted stock options to its new employees.

How many shares were granted in the stock options?

The company granted stock options for 26,000 shares.

What is the exercise price of the stock options?

The exercise price is $0.8326 per share.

When do the stock options begin to vest?

The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of employment.

What plan governs the stock options granted?

The options are governed by Xilio's 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan.

Last updated: Oct 2, 2025