CymaBay Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. granted 99,000 stock options to three employees on February 16, 2024, with an exercise price of $32.18 per share. The options will vest over time based on continued employment, aiming to incentivize and retain key talent.

NEWARK, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for liver and other chronic diseases with high unmet need, today announced the grant of inducement awards to three employees on February 16, 2024 (the “Grant Date”) in connection with the employees’ commencement of employment at CymaBay. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of CymBay approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 99,000 shares of CymaBay common stock as inducements material to the employees entering into employment with CymaBay in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), and are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement covering such grants.

These stock option grants have an exercise prices of $32.18 per share, which was equal to the closing price of CymaBay’s common stock on the Grant Date. The stock options will vest and become exercisable as to 25% of the underlying shares on the first anniversary of the Grant Date, and will vest and become exercisable as to the remaining 75% of the underlying shares in 36 equal monthly installments from the first anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the applicable employee’s continued employment with CymaBay on such vesting dates.

About CymaBay
CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of people with liver and other chronic diseases that have high unmet medical need through a pipeline of innovative therapies. Our deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms of liver inflammation and fibrosis, and the unique targets that play a role in their progression, have helped us receive breakthrough therapy designation (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), PRIority MEdicines status (European Medicines Agency) and orphan drug status (U.S. and Europe) for seladelpar, a first-in-class investigational treatment for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Our evidence-based decision-making and commitment to the highest quality standards reflect our relentless dedication to the people, families and communities we serve. To learn more, visit www.cymabay.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) and Linkedin.

Public Relations Contact:

Evoke Kyne
(609) 915-2156
Theresa.Dolge@evokegroup.com

Investor Relations Contact:

PJ Kelleher
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
(617) 430-7579
pkelleher@LifeSciAdvisors.com

FAQ

How many stock options were granted by CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. on February 16, 2024?

CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. granted 99,000 stock options to three employees on February 16, 2024.

What is the exercise price per share for the stock options granted by CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.?

The exercise price per share for the stock options granted by CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. is $32.18.

How will the stock options vest for the employees at CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.?

The stock options will vest as to 25% of the underlying shares on the first anniversary of the Grant Date, and the remaining 75% will vest in 36 equal monthly installments, subject to the employee's continued employment.