BridgeBio Pharma Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
The equity awards create potential dilution for existing shareholders as employees earn their shares through continued employment.
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BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) approved restricted stock unit grants covering 57,853 common shares on October 14, 2026, as inducements for new employees.
The compensation committee approved the awards for 32 new employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Restricted stock units are awards tied to company shares that vest over time. One-fourth of each employee’s underlying shares will vest on November 16, 2027, followed by one-twelfth of the remaining shares each quarter. Each installment requires continued employment with BridgeBio or a subsidiary on the vesting date.
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- None.
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- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Restricted stock unit grants covering 57,853 common shares create potential dilution as awards vest.
Key Figures
- New employees
- 32 employees
- Recipients of the inducement grants
- Shares granted
- 57,853 shares
- Aggregate restricted stock units
- Vesting schedule
- One-fourth on November 16, 2027; one-twelfth of remaining shares quarterly thereafter
- Subject to continued employment
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for genetic conditions, today announced that on October 14, 2026, the compensation committee of BridgeBio’s board of directors approved equity grants to 32 new employees in restricted stock units for an aggregate of 57,853 shares of the Company’s common stock. One-fourth of the shares underlying each employee’s restricted stock units will vest on November 16, 2027, with one-twelfth of the remaining shares underlying each such employee’s restricted stock units vesting on a quarterly basis thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee’s continued employment with the Company or one of its subsidiaries on such vesting dates.
The above-described awards were each granted as an inducement material to the employees entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The Plan was adopted by BridgeBio’s board of directors in November 2019, and amended and restated on February 10, 2023 and on December 13, 2023.
About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
BridgeBio exists to develop transformative medicines for genetic conditions. Millions of people worldwide living with genetic conditions lack treatment options, often because drug development for small patient populations can be commercially challenging. We aim to bridge the gap between advancements in genetic science and meaningful medicines for underserved patient populations. Our decentralized, hub-and-spoke model is designed for speed, precision, and scalability. Autonomous and empowered teams focus on individual conditions, while a central hub provides the clinical, regulatory, and commercial capabilities needed to bring innovation to market. For more information, visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
BridgeBio Media Contact: Kaitlyn Reilly, Director, Communications contact@bridgebio.com (650)-789-8220 BridgeBio Investor Contact: BridgeBio Investor Relations ir@bridgebio.com
FAQ
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When do BridgeBio’s October 2026 employee stock awards vest?
One-fourth of each employee’s underlying shares will vest on November 16, 2027, with one-twelfth of the remaining shares vesting quarterly thereafter. Each vesting installment is subject to the employee’s continued employment with BridgeBio or one of its subsidiaries on that date.