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bluebird bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLUE) has announced the approval of inducement awards by the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors. These awards include 242,500 restricted stock units (RSUs), with 100,000 RSUs granted to CFO James Sterling (grant date: September 30, 2024) and 142,500 RSUs granted to 19 other employees (grant date: October 1, 2024).
The Inducement Grants are subject to the terms of award agreements and the Company's 2021 Inducement Plan. The RSUs will vest equally over four years, with 25% vesting annually on the vesting date anniversary. These grants were made as inducement materials for new employees, including James Sterling, in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
bluebird bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLUE) has announced the completion of its Form 10-Q filing for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing, known as the Q2 2024 Form 10-Q, brings the company up to date with its SEC periodic reporting obligations. The announcement was made from the company's location in Somerville, Massachusetts.
bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) announced a restructuring plan aimed at optimizing its cost structure and achieving quarterly cash flow break-even in the second half of 2025. The plan includes:
1. A 20% reduction in cash operating expenses, fully realized by Q3 2025
2. A 25% workforce reduction
3. A target of scaling to approximately 40 drug product deliveries per quarter
4. Obtaining additional cash resources to extend the company's cash runway
The company reported 41 patient starts year-to-date across its portfolio, up from 27 in mid-August, and anticipates approximately 40 patient starts in Q4 2024. bluebird will focus on the ongoing commercial launches of LYFGENIA, ZYNTEGLO, and SKYSONA while evaluating opportunities to increase its cash resources.
bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) has completed the restatement of its financial statements for 2022 and the first three quarters of 2022 and 2023. The company has filed its 2023 Form 10-K and Q1 2024 Form 10-Q with the SEC. The restatement was related to the identification of leases and treatment of non-lease components in lease agreements. Importantly, the restatement had no impact on the company's cash position or revenue. However, bluebird bio is delayed in filing its Q2 2024 Form 10-Q and is working to complete this filing as quickly as possible.
bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences in September. The company's management team will engage in fireside chats at the following events:
1. 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 4, at 12:45 p.m. ET at the Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, MA.
2. Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 5, at 5:35 p.m. ET at the New York Marriott Marquis, New York, NY.
Investors can access live webcasts of these fireside chats through the 'Events & Presentations' page on bluebird bio's website. Replays will be available for 90 days following the events.
bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) received notices from Nasdaq on August 20, 2024, stating non-compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to delayed filing of Q1 and Q2 2024 Form 10-Qs. This follows a previous non-compliance notice for the delayed 2023 Form 10-K. The company must submit an updated compliance plan by September 4, 2024, and file all outstanding reports by October 14, 2024. BLUE announced on March 26, 2024, that it will restate financial statements for 2022 and the first three quarters of 2022 and 2023. The notices do not immediately affect BLUE's Nasdaq listing or stock trading. The company is working to complete these filings promptly.
bluebird bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) reported Q2 2024 results, highlighting 27 patient starts across its gene therapy portfolio. The company anticipates approximately 85 patient starts for 2024, with LYFGENIA launches accelerating in H2. Q2 net revenue was $16.1 million, up from $6.9 million in Q2 2023. Cash runway extends into Q2 2025.
Commercial progress includes favorable coverage for LYFGENIA, with over half of Medicaid-insured sickle cell patients in states affirming coverage. The company has activated 70+ Qualified Treatment Centers for LYFGENIA and ZYNTEGLO. bluebird expects 20-25% gross-to-net discounts across products in 2024.
James Sterling joined as CFO, and Michael Cloonan was appointed to the Board of Directors. The company is working to complete financial restatements for 2022 and 2023.
bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) has announced its upcoming conference call to discuss second quarter 2024 results and business updates. The call is scheduled for August 14, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors and interested parties can participate by dialing +1 (800) 715-9871 (U.S. and Canada) and providing the Conference ID 2776050. A live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible for 90 days following the event. This announcement indicates that bluebird bio is preparing to share its financial performance and operational progress for Q2 2024, which could potentially impact the company's stock price based on the reported results and future outlook.
bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) has announced an inducement grant of stock options to its new controller and vice president of accounting, Joe Ewer. The Compensation Committee approved options to purchase 38,200 shares of common stock, with a grant date of August 1, 2024. The options have an exercise price of $1.08 per share, equal to the fair market value on the grant date. These options vest over four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting monthly. The options have a 10-year term and were granted as an inducement for Mr. Ewer's employment, in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) announced the approval of an inducement grant of 300,000 stock options to its new CFO, James Sterling. This grant, approved by the Compensation Committee, is in line with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and has a grant date of July 1, 2024. The options are priced at $0.98 per share, reflecting the market value on the grant date. The vesting schedule spans four years, with 25% vesting after one year and the remainder vesting monthly over the following 36 months, contingent on Mr. Sterling's continued employment. These options have a 10-year term.
