1. Forte Biosciences issued 75,000 equity inducement options to a new employee. 2. These options are part of NASDAQ compliance under Rule 5635. 3. FB102 is a proprietary anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody for autoimmune diseases. 4. The equity award vests over four years, promoting employee retention. 5. Positive signals towards company growth and commitment to new hires.
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Why Bullish?
The issuance of equity awards may indicate growth and stability, boosting investor confidence.
How important is it?
Positive hiring and employee incentive signals often lead to improved market perceptions and short-term price increases.
Why Short Term?
The immediate positive impact from new employee hiring and stock options could spur short-term interest.
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Forte Biosciences, Inc. (www.fortebiorx.com) (NASDAQ:FBRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing FB102, which is a proprietary anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody therapeutic candidate with potentially broad autoimmune and autoimmune-related indications, today announced the issuance of an equity inducement award as required by the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules.
In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the Compensation Committee of Forte's Board of Directors approved the grant of an equity award in the form of options to purchase a total of 75,000 shares of common stock to a new non-executive employee as a material inducement to such individual accepting employment with the Company. The option award shall vest over four years, with twenty-five percent vesting on the one-year anniversary of the applicable optionee's employment commencement date and the remaining seventy-five percent vesting in approximately equal monthly increments over the succeeding thirty-six months, subject to the individual's continuous employment through each vesting date.
The inducement award was made under Forte's 2020 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and related award agreements.
About Forte
Forte Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing FB102, which is a proprietary anti-CD122 monoclonal antibody therapeutic candidate with potentially broad autoimmune and autoimmune-related indications.
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Forte Biosciences, Inc.
Paul Wagner, CEO
investors@fortebiorx.com
LifeSci Advisors
Mike Moyer, Managing Director
mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com