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

1. Etsy granted 99,593 restricted stock units to CFO Lanny Baker. 2. Stock units vest over four years, enhancing employee retention. 3. This grant underlines Etsy's strategy to attract top talent. 4. The 2024 Inducement Plan aims to improve employee compensation. 5. Etsy's focus on creative marketplaces continues to drive its mission.

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Why Neutral?

CFO stock grants typically don't directly impact stock prices. Past examples indicate subdued price reactions to similar announcements.

How important is it?

While leadership changes can influence performance, this is a routine stock award. The impact of such announcements varies and often stabilizes quickly.

Why Short Term?

CFO hiring impacts immediate investor confidence but longer-term results depend on performance. Historically, strategic hires like this affect market perception gradually.

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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that effective February 3, 2025, Etsy granted an inducement restricted stock unit award consisting of 99,593 shares of Etsy's common stock to Lanny Baker, who joined Etsy as its Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2025.The awards were granted under the Etsy, Inc. 2024 Inducement Plan (the "2024 Inducement Plan") as a material inducement to Mr. Baker's entering into employment with Etsy, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Twenty-five percent of the restricted stock units will vest after one year, with the balance vesting in equal installments every three months over the next three years, subject to continued employment with Etsy through each vesting date. The restricted stock units are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2024 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of a restricted stock unit agreement covering the grant.The 2024 Inducement Plan was adopted by Etsy's Board of Directors on December 12, 2024, and may only be used for grants to employees commencing employment with Etsy, or being rehired following a bona fide period of non-employment, and must provide a material inducement to entering into such employment, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). About EtsyEtsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. These marketplaces share a mission to "Keep Commerce Human," and we're committed to using the power of business and technology to strengthen communities and empower people. Our primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for unique and creative goods. Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we offer a range of tools and services that address key business needs. Etsy, Inc.'s "House of Brands" portfolio also includes Reverb Holdings, Inc. our musical instrument marketplace, and Depop Limited, our fashion resale marketplace. Each Etsy, Inc. marketplace primarily operates independently, while benefiting from shared expertise in product development, marketing, technology, and customer support. Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Etsy has used, and intends to continue using, its Investor Relations website and the Etsy News Blog (etsy.com/news) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Etsy News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. Investor Relations Contact:Deb Wasser, Vice President, Investor RelationsSarah Marx, Director, Investor Relations[email protected] Media Relations Contact:Lauren Bayse, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications[email protected] SOURCE Etsy, Inc.

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