Momentus Grants Inducement Awards to 14 New Employees

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Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has awarded 704,444 restricted stock units (RSUs) worth approximately $1.79 million to 14 new employees as an inducement for their joining. This decision complies with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and was approved by the Compensation Committee. The RSUs will vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually. Momentus focuses on providing commercial in-space transportation and infrastructure services, including plans for its Vigoride vehicle launch in June 2022, contingent on obtaining necessary government licenses.

Positive

• Granted 704,444 RSUs valued at $1.79 million to attract new talent.
• Focus on innovative in-space infrastructure services.

Negative

• Dependent on obtaining government licenses for its operations.
• Development and deployment of technology may face delays.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, today announced the granting of inducement awards to 14 new employees. In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the awards were approved by Momentus’ Compensation Committee and made as a material inducement to each employee's entry into employment with the Company.

In connection with the commencement of their employment, the employees received an aggregate 704,444 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 21, 2022, with a total value of approximately $1.79 million based on a price of $2.54 per share, the closing trading price on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the date of grant.

The RSUs have a four-year vesting schedule, with 25% of the shares subject to vesting on each anniversary of the relevant grant date through the fourth anniversary of the relevant grant date, subject to the relevant employee's continued service with Momentus on the applicable vesting date.

About Momentus

Momentus is a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer in-space infrastructure services, including in-space transportation, hosted payloads and in-orbit services. Momentus believes it can make new ways of operating in space possible with its planned in-space transfer and service vehicles that will be powered by an innovative water plasma-based propulsion system that is under development. The Company anticipates flying its first Vigoride vehicle to Low Earth Orbit on a third-party launch provider as early as June 2022, subject to receipt of appropriate government licenses and approvals, for which there is no assurance such licenses and approvals will be received, if at all.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Momentus or its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. The words “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “future,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “aim,” “strive,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions.

Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Momentus’ control. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to:the ability of the Company to obtain licenses and government approvals for its missions, which are essential to its operations; the ability of the Company to effectively market and sell satellite transport services and planned in-orbit services; the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property and trade secrets; the development of markets for satellite transport and in-orbit services; the ability of the Company to develop, test and validate its technology, including its water plasma propulsion technology; delays or impediments that the Company may face in the development, manufacture and deployment of next generation satellite transport systems; the ability of the Company to convert backlog or inbound inquiries into revenue; changes in applicable laws or regulations and extensive and evolving government regulations that impact operations and business, including export control license requirements; the ability to attract or maintain a qualified workforce with the required security clearances and requisite skills; level of product service or product or launch failures or delays that could lead customers to use competitors’ services; investigations, claims, disputes, enforcement actions, litigation and/or other regulatory or legal proceedings; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; the Company’s ability to comply with the terms of its National Security Agreement and any related compliance measures instituted by the director who was approved by the CFIUS Monitoring Agencies (the “Security Director”); the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and/or other risks and uncertainties included under the “Risk Factors” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus filed by the Company on July 23, 2021, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of our website at investors.momentus.space. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Investors

Darryl Genovesi at investors@momentus.space

Media

Jessica Pieczonka at press@momentus.space

Source: Momentus Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of the RSUs granted by Momentus (MNTS)?

Momentus granted 704,444 RSUs valued at $1.79 million to 14 new employees as an inducement for their employment.

When is Momentus planning to launch its Vigoride vehicle?

Momentus aims to launch its Vigoride vehicle to Low Earth Orbit in June 2022, pending necessary government approvals.

What are the risks associated with Momentus (MNTS) operations?

Momentus faces risks including the need for government licenses and potential delays in technology development.

How many employees received RSUs from Momentus in the recent announcement?

14 new employees received restricted stock units (RSUs) in the recent Momentus announcement.

What is the vesting schedule for Momentus' RSUs?

The RSUs awarded will vest over four years, with 25% vesting each year.