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Arcus Biosciences Announces New Employment Inducement Grants

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Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) announced the granting of options to purchase 76,000 shares to ten new employees at an exercise price of $48.47, reflecting the closing price on November 23, 2021. This action is part of the 2020 Inducement Plan approved in January 2020. The company focuses on developing innovative cancer therapies and has advanced six investigational medicines into clinical studies targeting vital biological pathways. For further details, visit www.arcusbio.com.

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HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS), an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company working to create best-in-class cancer therapies, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted ten new employees options to purchase a total of 76,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price per share of $48.47, which was the closing price on November 23, 2021. The stock options were granted pursuant to the Company’s 2020 Inducement Plan, which was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in January 2020 pursuant to the “inducement exception” under NYSE Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08.

About Arcus Biosciences

Arcus Biosciences is a clinical-stage, global biopharmaceutical company developing differentiated molecules and combination medicines for people with cancer. In partnership with industry partners, patients and physicians around the world, Arcus is expediting the development of first- or best-in-class medicines against well characterized biology and pathways and studying novel, biology-driven combinations that have the potential to help people with cancer live longer. Founded in 2015, the company has expedited the development of six investigational medicines into clinical studies, including new combination approaches that target TIGIT, PD-1, the adenosine axis (CD73 and dual A2a/A2b) and most recently, HIF-2alfa. For more information about Arcus Biosciences’ clinical and pre-clinical programs, please visit www.arcusbio.com or follow us on Twitter.

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Source: Arcus Biosciences

Investor and Media Inquiries:

Holli Kolkey

VP of Corporate Communications

(650) 922-1269

hkolkey@arcusbio.com

 

Source: Arcus Biosciences

FAQ

What is the recent stock option grant by Arcus Biosciences (RCUS)?

Arcus Biosciences granted options for 76,000 shares to ten new employees at an exercise price of $48.47 per share.

When was the stock option grant announced for Arcus Biosciences (RCUS)?

The stock option grant was announced on November 24, 2021.

What is the significance of the Inducement Plan for Arcus Biosciences (RCUS)?

The Inducement Plan is aimed at attracting and retaining talent, approved in January 2020.

How many shares were included in the stock options for Arcus Biosciences (RCUS)?

The stock options included a total of 76,000 shares.

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