Stagwell Inc. (STGW) Reports Equity Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Stagwell (STGW) announced the grant of equity inducement awards to six new employees. The company issued a total of 55,406 restricted stock units, with each unit convertible into one share of Class A common stock. The vesting schedule includes one-third vesting after two years and two-thirds vesting after three years from the grant date. The awards include accelerated vesting provisions in cases of termination without cause, death, or disability. These grants were made as employment inducements under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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Attraction and retention of talent through equity compensation
Strategic alignment of employee interests with shareholders through stock ownership

Negative

Potential shareholder dilution from 55,406 new stock units

News Market Reaction

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On the day this news was published, STGW gained 1.78%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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11/15/2024 - 04:31 PM

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell Inc. (the "Company") announced today the grant of equity inducement awards. Effective November 14, 2024, the Company granted a total of 55,406 restricted stock units to six new employees. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in two installments, with one-third vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date and two-thirds vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units are subject to accelerated vesting upon (i) termination of employment by the Company without Cause or (ii) death or disability. The Company granted these awards as a material inducement to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. www.stagwellglobal.com.