Cerence Announces Equity Grant to Employee Under Inducement Plan Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) has announced an equity grant to its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer and President, Brian Krzanich, effective October 7, 2024.
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Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) has announced an equity grant to its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer and President, Brian Krzanich, effective October 7, 2024. The initial equity award has a target aggregate value of $6 million, based on the average closing price of the Company's common stock over the trailing 20 trading days ending on the date of grant.
The award consists of 1,038,062 time-based restricted stock units and a target of 1,038,062 performance-based restricted stock units. The time-based units will vest in three equal installments on October 7, 2025, 2026, and 2027, subject to Krzanich's continued service. The performance-based units will be earned based on Company performance metrics during the three fiscal-year period ending September 30, 2027, subject to Krzanich's continued service through the fiscal year 2027 earnings release date.
These awards were granted as an inducement for Krzanich to join Cerence, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Positive
- Appointment of new CEO and President, Brian Krzanich
- Significant equity grant of $6 million to attract top executive talent
- Performance-based restricted stock units tied to company performance metrics
Negative
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to new equity issuance
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (the “Company”), AI for a world in motion, today announced that, in connection with Brian Krzanich’s recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer and President effective October 7, 2024, the Company granted Mr. Krzanich an initial equity award with a target aggregate value of
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About Cerence Inc.
Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the mobility world. As an innovation partner to the world’s leading automakers and mobility OEMs, it is helping advance the future of connected mobility through intuitive, AI-powered interaction between humans and their vehicles, connecting consumers’ digital lives to their daily journeys no matter where they are. Cerence’s track record is built on more than 20 years of knowledge and 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology. Whether it’s connected cars, autonomous driving, e-vehicles, or two-wheelers, Cerence is mapping the road ahead. For more information, visit www.cerence.com.
Contact Information
Investors: Rich Yerganian | Tel: 781-708-2801 | Email: richard.yerganian@cerence.com
Media: Kate Hickman | Tel: 339-215-4583 | Email: kate.hickman@cerence.com
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