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Arcutis Biotherapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) granted restricted stock units and options to 13 new employees as an inducement for joining the company. The awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of Arcutis' Board of Directors and are part of the 2022 Inducement Plan. The grants are subject to vesting conditions over four years, with stock options having a ten-year term and an exercise price of $8.84 per share.

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today reported the grant of an aggregate of 160,500 restricted stock units of Arcutis’ common stock as well as options to purchase an aggregate of 117,000 shares of Arcutis’ common stock to 13 newly hired employees. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of Arcutis’ Board of Directors and granted under the Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. 2022 Inducement Plan, with a grant date of May 1, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Arcutis, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The restricted stock units vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting on each annual anniversary of the vesting commencement date, subject to the employee being continuously employed by Arcutis as of such vesting dates. The stock options vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date for such employee and the remainder vesting in 36 equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to the employee being continuously employed by Arcutis as of such vesting dates. The stock options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $8.84 per share, equal to the per share closing price of Arcutis’ common stock as reported by Nasdaq on May 1, 2024.

Arcutis is providing this information in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

About Arcutis
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) is a commercial-stage medical dermatology company that champions meaningful innovation to address the urgent needs of individuals living with immune-mediated dermatological diseases and conditions. With a commitment to solving the most persistent patient challenges in dermatology, Arcutis has a growing portfolio including two FDA approved products that harness our unique dermatology development platform coupled with our dermatology expertise to build differentiated therapies against biologically validated targets. Arcutis’ dermatology development platform includes a robust pipeline with multiple clinical programs for a range of inflammatory dermatological conditions including scalp and body psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata. For more information, visit www.arcutis.com or follow Arcutis on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

Forward-Looking Statements
Arcutis cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs and expectations. These statements involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ include risks inherent in the clinical development process and regulatory approval process, the timing of regulatory filings, the timing and expenses of commercialization efforts, and our ability to defend our intellectual property. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties applicable to our business, see the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 27, 2024, as well as any subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update information herein to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Contacts:
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Amanda Sheldon, Head of Corporate Communications
asheldon@arcutis.com

Investors
Latha Vairavan, Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations
lvairavan@arcutis.com
Derek Cole
Investor Relations Advisory Solutions
derek.cole@iradvisory.com


FAQ

How many restricted stock units were granted by Arcutis Biotherapeutics to new employees?

Arcutis Biotherapeutics granted an aggregate of 160,500 restricted stock units to 13 newly hired employees.

What is the grant date of the restricted stock units and options given by Arcutis Biotherapeutics?

The grant date for the restricted stock units and options is May 1, 2024.

How do the stock options vest for the employees at Arcutis Biotherapeutics?

The stock options vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting on the one-year anniversary and the remainder in 36 equal monthly installments over the following three years.

What is the exercise price of the stock options granted by Arcutis Biotherapeutics?

The stock options have an exercise price of $8.84 per share, equal to the closing price of Arcutis' common stock on May 1, 2024.

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arcutis biotherapeutics, inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing treatments for dermatological diseases. its lead product candidate is arq-151, a topical cream formulation of roflumilast that is in phase iii clinical trials for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. the company is also developing arq-154, a topical foam formulation of arq-151 for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis; arq-252, a selective topical small molecule inhibitor of janus kinase type 1 for hand eczema and other inflammatory dermatoses; and arq-255, a topical formulation of arq-252 designed to reach deeper into the skin to the postulated site of inflammation in alopecia areata. the company was formerly known as arcutis, inc. and changed its name to arcutis biotherapeutics, inc. in october 2019. arcutis biotherapeutics, inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in westlake village, california.