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Myriad Genetics Announces Inducement Awards

1. Myriad Genetics grants $3.75 million in stock units to new CCO Donnelly. 2. Awards include $2 million in RSUs and $1.75 million in PSUs. 3. RSUs vest over four years; PSUs depend on stock price targets. 4. The stock unit awards are seen as significant hiring incentives. 5. Market reactions may arise based on stock price target performance.

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Why Bullish?

The substantial stock awards for Mr. Donnelly aim to motivate performance and align company goals, potentially fostering positive investor sentiment. Past similar hires in biotech often led to stock price increases upon demonstrating strong leadership and performance.

How important is it?

Leadership changes can significantly impact company direction and stock performance. The sizable equity award presents a strong incentive for performance and aligns management interests with shareholder expectations.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reaction may occur as investors speculate on the potential impact of leadership changes on stock performance. However, long-term effects depend on Mr. Donnelly's ability to execute strategies leading to improved company performance.

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April 08, 2025 16:15 ET  | Source: Myriad Genetics, Inc. SALT LAKE CITY, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostics testing and precision medicine, announced today that in connection with the hiring of Mr. Donnelly as chief commercial officer, previously announced on April 7, 2025, the Board of Directors of Myriad Genetics authorized the grant to Mr. Donnelly of restricted stock units equal to $3.75 million, comprising (i) time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) equal to $2 million and (ii) performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) equal to $1.75 million, in each case effective as of the first day of his employment. These equity awards are inducements material to Mr. Donnelly’s entering into employment with Myriad Genetics in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The number of restricted stock units granted will be determined based on the closing price of the company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 30, 2025. The RSUs will vest in four equal installments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date provided that Mr. Donnelly is providing services to the company on such dates. The PSUs become eligible to vest upon achievement of certain stock price targets and will vest as to 25% of the shares subject to the PSUs upon achievement of each of the four stock price targets, provided that no portion of the PSUs may vest earlier than the first anniversary of Mr. Donnelly’s employment and Mr. Donnelly is providing services to the company on the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs and PSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of their respective restricted stock unit agreements. About Myriad GeneticsMyriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostics testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all. Myriad Genetics develops and offers molecular tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties where molecular insights can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. For more information, visit www.myriad.com. Safe Harbor StatementThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to Mr. Donnelly’s inducement awards. These “forward-looking statements” are management’s expectations of future events as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, conditions, and events to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated. Such factors include those risks described in the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2025, as well as any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time in the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K. Myriad is not under any obligation, and it expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law. Investor ContactMatt Scalo(801) 584-3532 IR@myriad.com Media ContactKate Schraml(224) 875-4493PR@myriad.com

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