Vor Bio (Nasdaq: VOR) reported that on August 1, 2026, its Board Compensation Committee granted stock options for an aggregate 32,550 shares and RSUs for 6,900 shares of common stock to five newly hired employees. The awards were approved as material inducements to employment under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and issued pursuant to the 2023 Inducement Plan.
The stock options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $21.15 per share, equal to the closing price on the grant date. Options and RSUs each vest over four years, starting with 25% after 12 months and the remainder vesting monthly (options) or quarterly (RSUs), subject to continued employment.
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Market Context
Vor’s prior inducement-grant announcements recorded -2.38% and -6.25% 24-hour reactions. That histor...
Analysis
Vor’s prior inducement-grant announcements recorded -2.38% and -6.25% 24-hour reactions. That history frames today’s awards as a recurring equity-award signal; the active resale registration and moderate short positioning remain relevant risks to monitor.
Key Figures
Stock options:32,550 sharesRestricted stock units:6,900 sharesNewly hired employees:5 employees+4 more
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Stock options32,550 sharesAugust 1, 2026 grant
Restricted stock units6,900 sharesAugust 1, 2026 grant
Newly hired employees5 employeesRecipients of the inducement awards
Exercise price$21.15 per shareEqual to the closing price on the grant date
Option term10 yearsTerm of the stock options
Option vesting25% after 12 months; remaining shares monthly over 36 monthsSubject to continued employment
RSU vesting25% after 12 months; remaining shares quarterly over 36 monthsSubject to continued employment
Granted equity awards to newly hired employees under the 2023 Inducement Plan.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
The two prior inducement-grant announcements were followed by negative 24-hour reactions, while the two June approvals and July board appointment were followed by positive reactions.
"in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)"
NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) is a rule that requires a company to get approval from its shareholders before selling a large amount of its shares, usually over 20%. This helps protect investors by making sure the company doesn't flood the market with new shares without their say, which could lower the stock's value.
restricted stock unitsfinancial
"restricted stock units (“RSUs”) representing the right to receive"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
exercise pricefinancial
"an exercise price of $21.15 per share"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
BOSTON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vor Bio (Nasdaq: VOR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the treatment of autoimmune diseases, today announced that, on August 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 32,550 shares of Vor Bio’s common stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) representing the right to receive an aggregate of 6,900 shares of Vor Bio’s common stock to 5 newly hired employees. The foregoing stock options and RSUs were granted as material inducements to employment with Vor Bio in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted under the Vor Biopharma Inc. 2023 Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”).
The stock options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $21.15 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Vor Bio’s common stock on the grant date of the stock options.The options will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares vesting after 12 months and the remaining shares vesting monthly over the following 36 months, subject to the employees’ continued employment with Vor Bio on such vesting dates.The RSUs will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares vesting after 12 months and the remaining shares vesting quarterly over the following 36 months, subject to the employees’ continued employment with Vor Bio on such vesting dates. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of an award agreement covering the grants.
About Vor Bio
Vor Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company is focused on rapidly advancing telitacicept, a novel dual-target fusion protein, through Phase 3 clinical development and potential commercialization to address serious autoantibody-driven conditions worldwide. For more information visit www.vorbio.com
Media & Investor Contacts:
Carl Mauch
cmauch@vorbio.com
FAQ
What stock options did Vor Bio (NASDAQ: VOR) grant on August 1, 2026?
Vor Bio granted stock options for an aggregate 32,550 shares on August 1, 2026. According to Vor Bio, the options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $21.15 per share, matching the closing price on the grant date.
How many RSUs did Vor Bio (VOR) award as inducement grants in August 2026?
Vor Bio awarded RSUs representing 6,900 shares of common stock to five new employees. According to Vor Bio, these RSUs were granted as material inducements to employment under its 2023 Inducement Plan, in line with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
What are the vesting terms for Vor Bio’s August 2026 stock option grants (VOR)?
Vor Bio’s August 2026 options vest over four years, with 25% after 12 months and the rest monthly. According to Vor Bio, continued employment is required for vesting, and the options carry a ten-year term at $21.15 per share.
How do Vor Bio’s August 2026 RSU grants (NASDAQ: VOR) vest over time?
Vor Bio’s August 2026 RSUs vest over four years, with 25% vesting after 12 months and the remainder quarterly. According to Vor Bio, vesting is contingent on the employees’ continued employment and governed by the 2023 Inducement Plan and award agreements.
Why were the August 1, 2026 equity awards by Vor Bio (VOR) made under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)?
Vor Bio designated these grants as material inducements to employment for five new hires. According to Vor Bio, this classification allows equity awards outside stockholder-approved plans, consistent with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), using its 2023 Inducement Plan as the governing framework.
What is the exercise price of Vor Bio’s August 2026 inducement stock options (VOR)?
The exercise price is $21.15 per share for the August 2026 inducement options. According to Vor Bio, this price equals the closing price of its common stock on the option grant date, and the options remain exercisable for ten years, subject to their terms.
