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Virgin Galactic Reports Inducement Award Under NYSE Listing Rule 303A.08

Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE: SPCE) granted inducement restricted stock unit awards covering 48,472 common shares, effective October 15, 2026.

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“Virgin Galactic”) announced that the Compensation Committee of Virgin Galactic’s Board of Directors approved the grants of time-based inducement restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 48,472 shares of Virgin Galactic common stock to two new non-executive employees, each effective October 15, 2026.

The awards were granted under Virgin Galactic’s Second Amended and Restated 2023 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan, which provides for the granting of equity awards to new employees of Virgin Galactic. The restricted stock unit awards will vest over a three-year period with approximately one third of the units vesting on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to each recipient’s continued service. The awards were granted as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Virgin Galactic, in accordance with NYSE Listing Rule 303A.08.

About Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company that enables safe, repeatable commercial human spaceflight and high-altitude scientific discovery. With its advanced air-launch vehicles and industry-leading cost structure, the company is preparing to take humans to space at an unprecedented rate, creating transformative personal experiences and supporting advanced suborbital study and strategic government initiatives. Discover how Virgin Galactic is driving innovation and scaling its business at https://www.virgingalactic.com/.

For media inquiries:
Aleanna Crane - Vice President, Communications
news@virgingalactic.com
575.800.4422

For investor inquiries:
vg-ir@virgingalactic.com

Source: Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.

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restricted stock unit financial
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

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