LSI Industries Inc. Reports Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rules

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS, or the “Company”), a leading U.S. based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, today announced an inducement grant in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) to Mark Duato, Senior Vice President of Security Solutions, effective April 29, 2024. The awards were granted by the Company’s Compensation Committee.

Mr. Duato was granted an inducement stock option to purchase up to 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The award was approved in connection with the commencement of his employment with the Company on April 29, 2024 and has a ten-year term. The option is exercisable at a price of $15.01 per share (the closing price on April 29, 2024). The options will vest in full on the third anniversary date of grant.

About LSI Industries Inc.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. With a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

For details on the uncertainties that may cause our actual results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements, visit https://investors.lsicorp.com as well as our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q which contain risk factors.

Additional note: Today’s news release, along with past releases from LSI Industries Inc., is available on the Company’s internet site at www.lsi-industries.com.

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Investor contact:

Noel Ryan, IRC

770.778.2415

LYTS@vallumadvisors.com

Source: LSI Industries Inc.

FAQ

Who received the inducement grant from LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS)?

Mark Duato, Senior Vice President of Security Solutions.

How many shares of LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) common stock can be purchased through the inducement grant?

Up to 25,000 shares.

What is the exercise price per share for the inducement stock option granted by LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS)?

$15.01 per share.

When will the options granted by LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) to Mark Duato vest in full?

On the third anniversary date of grant.