California Nanotechnologies Announces Stock Options
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California Nanotechnologies Corp. (TSXV: CNO) (OTC Pink: CANOF) has granted 1,300,000 incentive stock options to its employees, directors, and officers. The options were approved by the Board of Directors on July 25, 2024, with an exercise price of $0.83 CAD per share, matching the most recent closing price. These options will vest over three years and expire after five years, subject to TSX Venture Exchange requirements.
The grant includes specific allocations to key individuals: CEO Eric Eyerman received 375,000 options, Director Christopher Melnyk 320,000, Director Roger Dent 90,000, Director Sebastien Goulet 65,000, Director Enrique Lavernia 50,000, and Investor Relations Brandon Chow 25,000.
Positive
- Incentive alignment with 1,300,000 stock options granted to employees, directors, and officers
- Options exercise price set at current market value ($0.83 CAD), potentially indicating confidence in future growth
Negative
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders' equity due to the issuance of 1,300,000 new stock options
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CANOF gained 13.54%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
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Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 26, 2024) - California Nanotechnologies Corp. (TSXV: CNO) (OTC Pink: CANOF) ("Cal Nano" or the "Company") has granted 1,300,000 incentive stock options to the employees, directors and officers of the Company. The options were granted pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan and received approval by Board of Directors Resolution on July 25, 2024. The options were granted at the exercise price of
The options granted include those in the table below:
| Name | Position | Options Granted |
| Eric Eyerman | CEO | 375,000 |
| Roger Dent | Director | 90,000 |
| Sebastien Goulet | Director | 65,000 |
| Enrique Lavernia | Director | 50,000 |
| Christopher Melnyk | Director | 320,000 |
| Brandon Chow | Investor Relations | 25,000 |
About California Nanotechnologies, Inc.
At Cal Nano, we envision a world in which our advanced technologies are used to help make the most innovative products on this planet and beyond. Global leaders trust us to help push the boundaries of applied material science by utilizing our unique technical expertise and vision. Headquartered in Greater Los Angeles, California, Cal Nano hosts advanced processing and testing capabilities for materials research and production needs. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies to startups with programs spanning aerospace, renewable energy, defense, and semiconductors.
For further information, please contact:
Eric Eyerman, CEO
T: (562)-991-5211
E: info@calnanocorp.com
W: www.calnanocorp.com
Panolia Investor Relations Inc.
Brandon Chow, Principal & Founder
T: +1 (647) 598-8815
brandon@panoliair.com
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