Surgalign Holdings, Inc. Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

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Surgalign Holdings granted restricted stock unit awards to three new employees, totaling up to 24,000 shares, effective December 1, 2021. These awards are part of the 2021 Inducement Plan and will vest over three years, contingent on continued employment. Approved by the Compensation Committee, the awards aim to incentivize new hires. Surgalign is focused on advancing digital surgery technology for improved patient outcomes, operating globally with a network of distributors.

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• Issuance of restricted stock units may enhance employee retention and motivation.
• The company is expanding its workforce, indicating potential growth.

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DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surgalign Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRGA), a global medical technology company focused on elevating the standard of care through the evolution of digital surgery, today announced that it has granted restricted stock unit awards to three employees, none of whom are executive officers, as an inducement for them to accept employment with Surgalign, and representing the right to receive, in the aggregate, up to 24,000 shares of Surgalign common stock. The awards were granted on December 1, 2021 under the Surgalign Holdings, Inc. 2021 Inducement Plan. One-third of the restricted stock units vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, and one-eighth of the remaining restricted stock units vest on each subsequent quarterly anniversary of the date of grant, such that the award will be fully vested on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment through the applicable vesting date.

The awards were approved by the independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Surgalign Holdings and were granted to the new employees as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Surgalign pursuant to Nasdaq rules.

About Surgalign Holdings, Inc.

Surgalign Holdings, Inc. is a global medical technology company committed to the promise of digital surgery and is building out its digital surgery platform to drive transformation across the surgical landscape. Uniquely aligned and resourced to advance the standard of care, the company is building technologies surgeons will look to for what is truly possible for their patients. Surgalign is focused on bringing surgeons solutions that predictably deliver superior clinical and economic outcomes. Surgalign markets products throughout the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide through an expanding network of top independent distributors. Surgalign is headquartered in Deerfield, IL, with commercial, innovation and design centers in San Diego, CA, Warsaw, Poland and Wurmlingen, Germany. Learn more at www.surgalign.com and connect on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by our management. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks described in public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results reflected in these forward-looking statements. Copies of the company's SEC filings may be obtained by contacting the company or the SEC or by visiting Surgalign's website at www.surgalign.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Investor and Media Contact:
Mike Vallie
IR@surgalign.com
+1 443 213 0499

FAQ

What are the details of the stock award granted by Surgalign Holdings (SRGA)?

Surgalign Holdings announced the granting of up to 24,000 restricted stock units to three new employees on December 1, 2021, as part of their 2021 Inducement Plan.

Why did Surgalign Holdings (SRGA) award restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units were granted to incentivize new employees to accept employment with Surgalign.

When do the restricted stock units vest for Surgalign Holdings (SRGA) employees?

The restricted stock units vest one-third on the first anniversary and one-eighth on each subsequent quarterly anniversary, fully vesting by the third anniversary.

Who approved the restricted stock awards at Surgalign Holdings (SRGA)?

The awards were approved by the independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors at Surgalign Holdings.