Assertio Holdings, Inc. Reports Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Assertio Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASRT) announced on July 12, 2022, that it granted new employees a total of 17,772 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 18,553 stock options effective July 1, 2022. This incentive aligns with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and is contingent on the employees' continued service. The options have an exercise price of $3.15 per share, matching the company's stock closing price on the grant date, with vesting scheduled over three years.

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• Attracting talent through competitive equity compensation.
• Options have exercise price aligned with current market value.

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LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASRT), a specialty pharmaceutical company offering differentiated products to patients, announced that effective July 1, 2022, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted four newly-hired employees a total of 17,772 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and 18,553 stock options (“options”).

The RSUs and options were granted as inducements material to each such individual’s entry into employment with Assertio in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The RSUs and options are subject to such employees’ continued service relationship with the Company, terms and conditions substantially identical to those set forth in the Company's 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the award agreements pursuant to which they were granted. The options have an exercise price of $3.15 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Assertio’s common stock on the grant date. The RSUs and options vest equally annually over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

About Assertio

Assertio is a leading commercial pharmaceutical company bringing differentiated products to patients. The Company has a robust portfolio of branded prescription products in three areas: neurology, hospital, and pain and inflammation. Assertio has grown through business development including licensing, mergers, and acquisitions. To learn more visit www.assertiotx.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this communication that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Assertio's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, future events or the future performance or operations of Assertio, including our ability to realize the benefits from our operating model, successfully integrate new assets and explore new business development initiatives. All statements other than historical facts may be forward-looking statements and can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "design," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "imply," "intend," "may", "objective," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "position," "potential," "predict," "project," "prospective," "pursue," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "would," "will," "aim" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes and are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the control of Assertio, including the risks described in Assertio's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and in other filings Assertio makes with the SEC from time to time.

Investors and potential investors are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of this date. While Assertio may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking-statements contained in this press release whether as a result of new information or future events, except as may be required by applicable law. Nothing contained herein constitutes or will be deemed to constitute a forecast, projection or estimate of the future financial performance or expected results of Assertio.

Investor Contact:

Matt Kreps
Managing Director
Darrow Associates
Austin, TX 
M: 214-597-8200
mkreps@darrowir.com

FAQ

What did Assertio announce on July 12, 2022?

Assertio announced the granting of 17,772 RSUs and 18,553 stock options to new employees effective July 1, 2022.

What is the exercise price of Assertio's stock options?

The exercise price of the stock options is $3.15 per share.

How long is the vesting period for Assertio's stock options and RSUs?

The vesting period is over three years, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Is the granting of RSUs and stock options a good sign for ASRT investors?

Yes, it indicates Assertio is investing in attracting and retaining talent, which can be positive for future performance.