[SC 14D9] Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. Tender Offer Recommendation
Y-mAbs Therapeutics has received a cash tender offer from Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (affiliated with SERB) to acquire all outstanding common shares for $8.60 per share. As of August 12, 2025, there were 45,438,420 shares issued and outstanding and holders of Company options, RSUs and PSUs that will be cashed out or cancelled upon the Merger. The Board unanimously approved the Merger Agreement and recommends that stockholders accept the Offer and tender their shares. The Offer is governed by a Merger Agreement providing for a back-end merger under Section 251(h) of the DGCL so the Company would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent if the Offer is consummated. The Offer initially expires one minute after 11:59 p.m. Eastern on September 15, 2025 and is not subject to a financing condition. Insiders and directors collectively beneficially owned 7,202,362 shares (approximately 15.85%) as of August 12, 2025, and certain supporting stockholders agreed to tender covered shares representing an aggregate of approximately 15.68% of outstanding shares.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics ha ricevuto un'offerta in contanti da Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (collegata a SERB) per acquisire tutte le azioni ordinarie in circolazione a $8,60 per azione. Alla data del 12 agosto 2025 risultavano emesse e in circolazione 45.438.420 azioni; le opzioni societarie, le RSU e le PSU saranno liquidate o annullate in occasione della Fusione. Il Consiglio ha approvato all'unanimità l'Accordo di Fusione e raccomanda agli azionisti di accettare l'Offerta e consegnare le proprie azioni. L'Offerta è disciplinata da un Accordo di Fusione che prevede una fusione post-accordo ai sensi della Sezione 251(h) del DGCL: se l'Offerta sarà completata, la Società diventerà una controllata interamente posseduta dalla Capogruppo. L'Offerta scade inizialmente un minuto dopo le 23:59 Eastern del 15 settembre 2025 e non è soggetta a una condizione di finanziamento. Al 12 agosto 2025 gli insider e i membri del consiglio possedevano congiuntamente 7.202.362 azioni (circa il 15,85%) e alcuni azionisti a sostegno si sono impegnati a consegnare azioni coperte per un totale di circa il 15,68% del capitale in circolazione.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics ha recibido una oferta de compra en efectivo de Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (vinculada con SERB) para adquirir todas las acciones ordinarias en circulación por $8.60 por acción. Al 12 de agosto de 2025 había 45.438.420 acciones emitidas y en circulación; las opciones de la Compañía, las RSU y las PSU serán cobradas o anuladas con motivo de la Fusión. La Junta aprobó por unanimidad el Acuerdo de Fusión y recomienda a los accionistas que acepten la Oferta y entreguen sus acciones. La Oferta se rige por un Acuerdo de Fusión que contempla una fusión posterior conforme a la Sección 251(h) del DGCL, de modo que la Compañía se convertiría en una subsidiaria de propiedad total de la Matriz si la Oferta se concluye. La Oferta vence inicialmente un minuto después de las 11:59 p.m. hora del Este el 15 de septiembre de 2025 y no está sujeta a una condición de financiación. Al 12 de agosto de 2025 los insiders y los directores poseían colectivamente 7.202.362 acciones (aproximadamente el 15,85%) y ciertos accionistas que apoyan la operación acordaron entregar acciones cubiertas que representan en conjunto aproximadamente el 15,68% de las acciones en circulación.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics는 Perseus BidCo US, Inc.(SERB 계열)로부터 모든 보통주를 주당 $8.60에 현금 인수하겠다는 제안을 받았습니다. 2025년 8월 12일 기준 발행·유통 주식수는 45,438,420주였으며, 회사의 옵션, RSU 및 PSU는 합병 시 현금화되거나 취소됩니다. 이사회는 합병계약을 만장일치로 승인했으며 주주들에게 제안을 수락하고 주식을 제출할 것을 권고했습니다. 이 제안은 DGCL 섹션 251(h)에 따른 후속 합병을 규정하는 합병계약에 따라 이루어지며, 제안이 성사되면 회사는 모회사의 전액 출자 자회사가 됩니다. 제안은 최초 만료일이 동부시간(Eastern) 2025년 9월 15일 오후 11시59분 1분 후이며 자금조달 조건이 없습니다. 2025년 8월 12일 기준 내부자 및 이사들은 총 7,202,362주(약 15.85%)를 보유했으며, 일부 지지 주주들은 총 약 15.68%에 해당하는 커버드 주식을 제출하기로 합의했습니다.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics a reçu une offre de rachat en numéraire de Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (lié à SERB) visant à acquérir toutes les actions ordinaires en circulation pour 8,60 $ par action. Au 12 août 2025, 45 438 420 actions étaient émises et en circulation; les options, RSU et PSU de la Société seront réglées en espèces ou annulées lors de la fusion. Le conseil d'administration a approuvé à l'unanimité l'accord de fusion et recommande aux actionnaires d'accepter l'offre et de remettre leurs actions. L'offre est régie par un accord de fusion prévoyant une fusion de complément en vertu de la section 251(h) du DGCL ; si l'offre est réalisée, la Société deviendra une filiale en propriété exclusive de la société mère. L'offre expire initialement une minute après 23h59 (heure de l'Est) le 15 septembre 2025 et n'est pas soumise à une condition de financement. Au 12 août 2025, les initiés et administrateurs détenaient collectivement 7 202 362 actions (environ 15,85%) et certains actionnaires soutenant l'opération ont accepté de remettre des actions couvertes représentant au total environ 15,68% des actions en circulation.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics hat ein Barangebot von Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (mit SERB verbunden) erhalten, alle ausstehenden Stammaktien für $8,60 je Aktie zu erwerben. Zum 12. August 2025 waren 45.438.420 Aktien ausgegeben und ausstehend; Optionsrechte des Unternehmens sowie RSUs und PSUs werden im Zuge der Fusion ausgezahlt oder annulliert. Der Vorstand hat den Fusionsvertrag einstimmig genehmigt und empfiehlt den Aktionären, das Angebot anzunehmen und ihre Aktien einzureichen. Das Angebot unterliegt einem Fusionsvertrag, der eine nachgelagerte Fusion gemäß Section 251(h) des DGCL vorsieht, sodass das Unternehmen bei Vollzug des Angebots eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft der Muttergesellschaft würde. Das Angebot läuft zunächst eine Minute nach 23:59 Uhr Eastern am 15. September 2025 ab und ist nicht an eine Finanzierungsbedingung geknüpft. Zum 12. August 2025 hielten Insider und Direktoren zusammen 7.202.362 Aktien (etwa 15,85%) und bestimmte unterstützende Aktionäre haben sich verpflichtet, gedeckte Aktien im Gesamtumfang von etwa 15,68% der ausstehenden Aktien einzureichen.
- All-cash Offer at $8.60 per share provides certain immediate liquidity to public shareholders
- Board unanimously recommends that stockholders tender, reflecting board support
- No financing condition in the Offer reduces funding uncertainty for closing
- Supporting stockholders holding ~15.68% have agreed to tender and vote in favor, improving likelihood of completion
- Significant insider economic interests disclosed, including accelerated equity cash-outs, transaction bonuses and enhanced severance, which may create perceived conflicts
- Vesting acceleration and cash-out will cancel many equity awards and remove future upside tied to the companys business
- Company will cease to be public upon the Effective Time, eliminating ongoing public market liquidity
Insights
TL;DR The Board supports a $8.60 per share all-cash offer; the transaction will take the company private and cash out equity awards.
The offer is a firm-cash price with no financing condition and is structured to effect a Delaware short-form merger under Section 251(h) following the Offer. Key quantified facts include 45.4 million shares outstanding and insider ownership of ~15.85%. The absence of a financing condition reduces execution risk related to funding; however, the cash treatment of options, RSUs and PSUs will immediately crystallize value for some holders and eliminate upside for others. For valuation context, focus should be on the $8.60 per share price relative to prior trading and the companys strategic prospects, but those market references are outside this Schedule 14D-9 text.
TL;DR Board unanimously recommends tender; multiple management and director arrangements and support agreements create alignment and potential conflicts to disclose.
The Schedule 14D-9 discloses substantial insider and director economic interests in the Transactions, including accelerated vesting and cash-outs of equity awards, transaction bonuses and enhanced severance on change in control. Supporting shareholders representing ~15.68% entered into support/tender agreements. The disclosure of indemnification continuation, director and officer insurance or tail coverage for six years and Rule 14d-10 safe harbor actions indicates thorough governance attention to post-transaction protections. These are material governance features investors should note when assessing fiduciary processes documented here.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics ha ricevuto un'offerta in contanti da Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (collegata a SERB) per acquisire tutte le azioni ordinarie in circolazione a $8,60 per azione. Alla data del 12 agosto 2025 risultavano emesse e in circolazione 45.438.420 azioni; le opzioni societarie, le RSU e le PSU saranno liquidate o annullate in occasione della Fusione. Il Consiglio ha approvato all'unanimità l'Accordo di Fusione e raccomanda agli azionisti di accettare l'Offerta e consegnare le proprie azioni. L'Offerta è disciplinata da un Accordo di Fusione che prevede una fusione post-accordo ai sensi della Sezione 251(h) del DGCL: se l'Offerta sarà completata, la Società diventerà una controllata interamente posseduta dalla Capogruppo. L'Offerta scade inizialmente un minuto dopo le 23:59 Eastern del 15 settembre 2025 e non è soggetta a una condizione di finanziamento. Al 12 agosto 2025 gli insider e i membri del consiglio possedevano congiuntamente 7.202.362 azioni (circa il 15,85%) e alcuni azionisti a sostegno si sono impegnati a consegnare azioni coperte per un totale di circa il 15,68% del capitale in circolazione.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics ha recibido una oferta de compra en efectivo de Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (vinculada con SERB) para adquirir todas las acciones ordinarias en circulación por $8.60 por acción. Al 12 de agosto de 2025 había 45.438.420 acciones emitidas y en circulación; las opciones de la Compañía, las RSU y las PSU serán cobradas o anuladas con motivo de la Fusión. La Junta aprobó por unanimidad el Acuerdo de Fusión y recomienda a los accionistas que acepten la Oferta y entreguen sus acciones. La Oferta se rige por un Acuerdo de Fusión que contempla una fusión posterior conforme a la Sección 251(h) del DGCL, de modo que la Compañía se convertiría en una subsidiaria de propiedad total de la Matriz si la Oferta se concluye. La Oferta vence inicialmente un minuto después de las 11:59 p.m. hora del Este el 15 de septiembre de 2025 y no está sujeta a una condición de financiación. Al 12 de agosto de 2025 los insiders y los directores poseían colectivamente 7.202.362 acciones (aproximadamente el 15,85%) y ciertos accionistas que apoyan la operación acordaron entregar acciones cubiertas que representan en conjunto aproximadamente el 15,68% de las acciones en circulación.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics는 Perseus BidCo US, Inc.(SERB 계열)로부터 모든 보통주를 주당 $8.60에 현금 인수하겠다는 제안을 받았습니다. 2025년 8월 12일 기준 발행·유통 주식수는 45,438,420주였으며, 회사의 옵션, RSU 및 PSU는 합병 시 현금화되거나 취소됩니다. 이사회는 합병계약을 만장일치로 승인했으며 주주들에게 제안을 수락하고 주식을 제출할 것을 권고했습니다. 이 제안은 DGCL 섹션 251(h)에 따른 후속 합병을 규정하는 합병계약에 따라 이루어지며, 제안이 성사되면 회사는 모회사의 전액 출자 자회사가 됩니다. 제안은 최초 만료일이 동부시간(Eastern) 2025년 9월 15일 오후 11시59분 1분 후이며 자금조달 조건이 없습니다. 2025년 8월 12일 기준 내부자 및 이사들은 총 7,202,362주(약 15.85%)를 보유했으며, 일부 지지 주주들은 총 약 15.68%에 해당하는 커버드 주식을 제출하기로 합의했습니다.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics a reçu une offre de rachat en numéraire de Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (lié à SERB) visant à acquérir toutes les actions ordinaires en circulation pour 8,60 $ par action. Au 12 août 2025, 45 438 420 actions étaient émises et en circulation; les options, RSU et PSU de la Société seront réglées en espèces ou annulées lors de la fusion. Le conseil d'administration a approuvé à l'unanimité l'accord de fusion et recommande aux actionnaires d'accepter l'offre et de remettre leurs actions. L'offre est régie par un accord de fusion prévoyant une fusion de complément en vertu de la section 251(h) du DGCL ; si l'offre est réalisée, la Société deviendra une filiale en propriété exclusive de la société mère. L'offre expire initialement une minute après 23h59 (heure de l'Est) le 15 septembre 2025 et n'est pas soumise à une condition de financement. Au 12 août 2025, les initiés et administrateurs détenaient collectivement 7 202 362 actions (environ 15,85%) et certains actionnaires soutenant l'opération ont accepté de remettre des actions couvertes représentant au total environ 15,68% des actions en circulation.
Y-mAbs Therapeutics hat ein Barangebot von Perseus BidCo US, Inc. (mit SERB verbunden) erhalten, alle ausstehenden Stammaktien für $8,60 je Aktie zu erwerben. Zum 12. August 2025 waren 45.438.420 Aktien ausgegeben und ausstehend; Optionsrechte des Unternehmens sowie RSUs und PSUs werden im Zuge der Fusion ausgezahlt oder annulliert. Der Vorstand hat den Fusionsvertrag einstimmig genehmigt und empfiehlt den Aktionären, das Angebot anzunehmen und ihre Aktien einzureichen. Das Angebot unterliegt einem Fusionsvertrag, der eine nachgelagerte Fusion gemäß Section 251(h) des DGCL vorsieht, sodass das Unternehmen bei Vollzug des Angebots eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft der Muttergesellschaft würde. Das Angebot läuft zunächst eine Minute nach 23:59 Uhr Eastern am 15. September 2025 ab und ist nicht an eine Finanzierungsbedingung geknüpft. Zum 12. August 2025 hielten Insider und Direktoren zusammen 7.202.362 Aktien (etwa 15,85%) und bestimmte unterstützende Aktionäre haben sich verpflichtet, gedeckte Aktien im Gesamtumfang von etwa 15,68% der ausstehenden Aktien einzureichen.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
President and Chief Executive Officer
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.
202 Carnegie Center Drive
Suite 301
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
(646) 885-8505
on behalf of the persons filing statement)
Sarah K. Sellers
William Sorabella
William Roegge
Cooley LLP
55 Hudson Yards
New York, New York 10001
(212) 479-6000
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ITEM 1.
SUBJECT COMPANY INFORMATION
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ITEM 2.
IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSON
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ITEM 3.
PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
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ITEM 4.
THE SOLICITATION OR RECOMMENDATION
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ITEM 5.
PERSONS/ASSETS RETAINED, EMPLOYED, COMPENSATED OR USED
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ITEM 6.
INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY
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ITEM 7.
PURPOSES OF THE TRANSACTION AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS
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ITEM 8.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 9.
EXHIBITS
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ANNEX I
OPINION OF CENTERVIEW PARTNERS LLC
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ANNEX II
SECTION 262 OF THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW, APPRAISAL RIGHTS
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Name of Beneficial Owner
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Number of
Shares Beneficially Owned* (#) |
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Consideration
Payable in Respect of Shares Beneficially Owned ($) |
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Executive Officers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Michael Rossi, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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| | | | 7,982 | | | | | | 68,645 | | |
Thomas Gad, Founder, Chief Business Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
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| | | | 373,167(1) | | | | | | 3,209,236 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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| | | | —(2) | | | | | | 131,864 | | |
John LaRocca, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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| | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
Joris Wiel Jan Wilms, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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| | | | 12,799 | | | | | | 110,071 | | |
Doug Gentilcore, Senior Vice President and Danyelza Business Unit Head
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Directors | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dr. James I. Healy, Chair
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| | | | 2,225,881(3) | | | | | | 19,142,577 | | |
David N. Gill
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| | | | 5,825 | | | | | | 50,095 | | |
Laura J. Hamill
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| | | | 5,825 | | | | | | 50,095 | | |
Dr. Ashutosh Tyagi
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| | | | 5,825 | | | | | | 50,095 | | |
Johan Wedell-Wedellsborg
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| | | | 4,565,058(4) | | | | | | 39,259,499 | | |
All of the Company’s current directors and executive officers as a group (11 persons)
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| | | | 7,202,362 | | | | | | 61,940,313 | | |
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In the Money Options
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Underwater
Company Options |
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Name
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Number of
Shares Underlying In the Money Options (#) |
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Amount
Payable in Respect of In the Money Options ($) |
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Number of Shares
Underlying Underwater Company Options (#) |
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Executive Officers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Michael Rossi, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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| | | | 825,940 | | | | | | 2,267,542 | | | | | | 214,200 | | |
Thomas Gad, Founder, Chief Business Officer and Vice Chairman
of the Board |
| | | | 540,369 | | | | | | 1,920,263 | | | | | | 731,450 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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| | | | 63,500 | | | | | | 154,940 | | | | | | 170,000 | | |
John LaRocca, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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| | | | 42,900 | | | | | | 104,676 | | | | | | 142,600 | | |
Joris Wiel Jan Wilms, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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| | | | 130,600 | | | | | | 457,906 | | | | | | 167,700 | | |
Doug Gentilcore, Senior Vice President and Danyelza Business Unit Head
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| | | | 142,600 | | | | | | 347,944 | | | | | | — | | |
Directors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dr. James I. Healy, Chair
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| | | | 47,400 | | | | | | 143,367 | | | | | | 74,767 | | |
David N. Gill
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| | | | 47,400 | | | | | | 143,367 | | | | | | 92,545 | | |
Laura J. Hamill
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| | | | 47,400 | | | | | | 143,367 | | | | | | 68,545 | | |
Dr. Ashutosh Tyagi
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| | | | 47,400 | | | | | | 143,367 | | | | | | 100,545 | | |
Johan Wedell-Wedellsborg
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| | | | 83,400 | | | | | | 295,287 | | | | | | 100,545 | | |
All of the Company’s current directors and executive officers as a group (11 persons)
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| | | | 2,018,909 | | | | | | 6,122,026 | | | | | | 1,862,897 | | |
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Company RSU Awards
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Name
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Number of
Shares Underlying Company RSU Awards (#) |
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Amount
Payable in Respect of Company RSU Awards ($) |
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Executive Officers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Michael Rossi, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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| | | | 129,101 | | | | | | 1,110,269 | | |
Thomas Gad, Founder, Chief Business Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
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| | | | 60,235 | | | | | | 518,021 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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| | | | 77,800(1) | | | | | | 669,080 | | |
John LaRocca, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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| | | | 21,500 | | | | | | 184,900 | | |
Joris Wiel Jan Wilms, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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| | | | 39,301 | | | | | | 337,989 | | |
Doug Gentilcore, Senior Vice President and Danyelza Business Unit Head
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Directors | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dr. James I. Healy, Chair
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| | | | 25,080 | | | | | | 215,688 | | |
David N. Gill
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| | | | 25,080 | | | | | | 215,688 | | |
Laura J. Hamill
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| | | | 25,080 | | | | | | 215,688 | | |
Dr. Ashutosh Tyagi
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| | | | 25,080 | | | | | | 215,688 | | |
Johan Wedell-Wedellsborg
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| | | | 25,080 | | | | | | 215,688 | | |
All of the Company’s current directors and executive officers as a group (11 persons)
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| | | | 453,337 | | | | | | 3,898,698 | | |
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Company PSU Awards
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Name
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Maximum
Number of Shares Underlying Company PSU Awards (#) |
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Amount
Payable in Respect of Company PSU Awards ($) |
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Executive Officers | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Michael Rossi, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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| | | | 159,300 | | | | | | 1,369,980 | | |
Thomas Gad, Founder, Chief Business Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
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| | | | 32,000 | | | | | | 275,200 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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| | | | 31,800 | | | | | | 273,480 | | |
John LaRocca, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Joris Wiel Jan Wilms, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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Doug Gentilcore, Senior Vice President and Danyelza Business Unit Head
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Directors | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dr. James I. Healy, Chair
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David N. Gill
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Company PSU Awards
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Name
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Maximum
Number of Shares Underlying Company PSU Awards (#) |
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Amount
Payable in Respect of Company PSU Awards ($) |
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Laura J. Hamill
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Dr. Ashutosh Tyagi
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Johan Wedell-Wedellsborg
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All of the Company’s current directors and executive officers as a group (11 persons)
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| | | | 223,100 | | | | | | 1,918,660 | | |
Name
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Cash Severance
Amount ($)(1) |
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COBRA
Premiums ($) |
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Total ($)
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John LaRocca
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| | | | 494,000 | | | | | | 45,283 | | | | | | 539,283 | | |
Joris Wiel Jan Wilms
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| | | | 484,790(2) | | | | | | — | | | | | | 484,790(2) | | |
Doug Gentilcore
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| | | | 475,000 | | | | | | 45,283 | | | | | | 520,283 | | |
Name
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Cash ($)(1)
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Equity
Awards ($)(2) |
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Perquisites/
Benefits ($)(3) |
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Total ($)
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Michael Rossi
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| | | | 2,537,724 | | | | | | 3,981,192 | | | | | | 67,924 | | | | | | 6,586,840 | | |
Thomas Gad
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| | | | 1,522,462 | | | | | | 1,423,897 | | | | | | 5,266 | | | | | | 2,951,625 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh
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| | | | 1,198,888 | | | | | | 965,636 | | | | | | 45,283 | | | | | | 2,209,807 | | |
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Notice
Period Payment ($) |
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Salary
Severance Payment ($) |
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Bonus
Severance Payment ($) |
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Pro-Rated
2025 Annual Bonus ($) |
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Estimated
Transaction Bonus ($) |
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Total ($)
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Michael Rossi
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| | | | — | | | | | | 1,125,078 | | | | | | 787,555 | | | | | | 325,091 | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | | | 2,537,724 | | |
Thomas Gad
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| | | | 594,246 | | | | | | 594,246 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 183,972 | | | | | | 150,000 | | | | | | 1,522,462 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh
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| | | | — | | | | | | 520,000 | | | | | | 234,000 | | | | | | 144,888 | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | | | 1,198,888 | | |
Name
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Unvested In
the Money Options ($) |
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Unvested
Company RSU Awards ($) |
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Unvested
Company PSU Awards ($) |
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Total ($)
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Michael Rossi
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| | | | 1,500,943 | | | | | | 1,110,269 | | | | | | 1,369,980 | | | | | | 3,981,192 | | |
Thomas Gad
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| | | | 630,676 | | | | | | 518,021 | | | | | | 275,200 | | | | | | 1,423,897 | | |
Peter Pfreundschuh
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| | | | 154,940 | | | | | | 537,216 | | | | | | 273,480 | | | | | | 965,636 | | |
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
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2025E
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2026E
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2027E
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2028E
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2029E
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2030E
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2031E
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2032E
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2033E
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2034E
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2035E
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2036E
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2037E
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2038E
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2039E
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2040E
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2041E
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2042E
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2043E
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2044E
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2045E
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2046E
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2047E
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2048E
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2049E
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2050E
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Total Revenue(2)
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| | | $ | 87 | | | | | $ | 102 | | | | | $ | 105 | | | | | $ | 122 | | | | | $ | 143 | | | | | $ | 158 | | | | | $ | 210 | | | | | $ | 360 | | | | | $ | 514 | | | | | $ | 691 | | | | | $ | 817 | | | | | $ | 869 | | | | | $ | 897 | | | | | $ | 912 | | | | | $ | 901 | | | | | $ | 891 | | | | | $ | 894 | | | | | $ | 796 | | | | | $ | 710 | | | | | $ | 625 | | | | | $ | 541 | | | | | $ | 466 | | | | | $ | 404 | | | | | $ | 348 | | | | | $ | 303 | | | | | $ | 260 | | |
Operating Income(3)
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| | | $ | (46) | | | | | $ | (66) | | | | | $ | (69) | | | | | $ | (101) | | | | | $ | (104) | | | | | $ | (68) | | | | | $ | 53 | | | | | $ | 158 | | | | | $ | 260 | | | | | $ | 376 | | | | | $ | 471 | | | | | $ | 490 | | | | | $ | 514 | | | | | $ | 529 | | | | | $ | 517 | | | | | $ | 511 | | | | | $ | 521 | | | | | $ | 469 | | | | | $ | 417 | | | | | $ | 367 | | | | | $ | 318 | | | | | $ | 273 | | | | | $ | 237 | | | | | $ | 204 | | | | | $ | 177 | | | | | $ | 167 | | |
Unlevered Free Cash Flow(4)
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| | | $ | (46) | | | | | $ | (68) | | | | | $ | (71) | | | | | $ | (104) | | | | | $ | (107) | | | | | $ | (71) | | | | | $ | 31 | | | | | $ | 93 | | | | | $ | 159 | | | | | $ | 239 | | | | | $ | 315 | | | | | $ | 340 | | | | | $ | 360 | | | | | $ | 373 | | | | | $ | 369 | | | | | $ | 364 | | | | | $ | 370 | | | | | $ | 347 | | | | | $ | 309 | | | | | $ | 273 | | | | | $ | 238 | | | | | $ | 205 | | | | | $ | 177 | | | | | $ | 153 | | | | | $ | 132 | | | | | $ | 125 | | |
Selected Company
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Enterprise Value/2028E
Revenue Multiple |
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Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
| | | | 1.7x | | |
ADC Therapeutics SA
|
| | | | 0.8x | | |
Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
| | | | 0.5x | | |
Geron Corporation
|
| | | | 0.7x | | |
Immunocore Holdings plc
|
| | | | 1.9x | | |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc
|
| | | | 0.6x | | |
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
| | | | 1.4x | | |
UroGen Pharma Ltd.
|
| | | | 1.8x | | |
Median | | | | | 1.1x | | |
Date Announced
|
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Target
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Acquiror
|
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Transaction Value/
4-Year Forward Revenue Multiple |
| |||
08/07/24
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| | G1 Therapeutics, Inc. | | | Pharmacosmos A/S | | | | | 2.6x | | |
01/09/23
|
| | Albireo Pharma, Inc. | | |
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
| | | | 2.5x | | |
01/08/23
|
| | Amryt Pharma plc | | | Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. | | | | | 2.1x | | |
06/27/22
|
| | Epizyme, Inc. | | |
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
|
| | | | 1.0x | | |
01/19/22
|
| | Zogenix, Inc. | | | UCB S.A. | | | | | 2.3x | | |
05/05/21
|
| | Chiasma, Inc. | | | Amryt Pharma plc | | | | | 1.0x | | |
05/04/20
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Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
|
| | Menarini Group | | | | | 1.8x | | |
Median | | | | | | | | | | | 2.1x | | |
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html#262. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to Section 262 of the DGCL and to any amendments to such section adopted or otherwise made effective after the date of this Schedule 14D-9. Failure to follow any of the procedures of Section 262 of the DGCL may result in termination or waiver of appraisal rights under Section 262 of the DGCL. Stockholders and beneficial owners should assume that the Company will take no action to perfect any appraisal rights of any stockholder or beneficial owner.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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(a)(1)(A)
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| | Offer to Purchase, dated August 18, 2025 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(i) to the Schedule TO). | |
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(a)(1)(B)
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| | Form of Letter of Transmittal (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) to the Schedule TO). | |
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(a)(1)(C)
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| | Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) to the Schedule TO). | |
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(a)(1)(D)
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| | Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) to the Schedule TO). | |
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(a)(1)(E)
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| | Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(v) to the Schedule TO). | |
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(a)(1)(F)
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| | Summary Advertisement, published on August 18, 2025, in The New York Times (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1)(vi) to the Schedule TO). | |
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(a)(5)(A)
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| | Joint Press Release issued by Parent and Company, dated August 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(B)
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| | Email from Michael Rossi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, sent to employees, dated August 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(C)
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| | Investor/Analyst Letter, dated August 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(D)
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| | Patient and Patient Advocacy Organization Letter, dated August 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(E)
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| | Vendor/Supplier Letter, dated August 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(F)
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| | LinkedIn Post, dated August 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(G)
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| | A message to Company employees from Parent, dated August 6, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 6, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(H)
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| | Employee FAQ, dated August 6, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Schedule 14D-9C filed by the Company with the SEC on August 6, 2025). | |
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(a)(5)(I)*
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| | Opinion of Centerview Partners LLC, dated August 4, 2025 (included as Annex I to this Schedule 14D-9). | |
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(e)(1)
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| | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 4, 2025, by and among the Company, Parent, Purchaser, and solely for purposes of Section 5.16 and Article 8 thereof, Ultimate Parent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(e)(2)
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| | Form of Support Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 5, 2025). | |
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(e)(3) *
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| | Mutual Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2025, by and between the Company and BTG. | |
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(e)(4)
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| | Employment Agreement, entered on October 17, 2023, between the Company and Michael Rossi (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on October 18, 2023). | |
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Exhibit No.
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| |
Description
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(e)(5)
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| | Service Agreement, effective as of April 1, 2016, between the Company and Thomas Gad (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Form S-1 filed August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(6)
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| | Employment Agreement, entered on June 28, 2024, between the Company and Peter Pfreundschuh (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on July 1, 2024). | |
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(e)(7)*
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| | Employment Contract, entered on November 23, 2017, between the Company and Joris Wiel Jan Wilms, as amended by that Addendum to Employment Contract dated June 1, 2020. | |
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(e)(8)*
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| | Employment Agreement, entered on January 6, 2025, between the Company and Doug Gentilcore. | |
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(e)(9)*
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| | Offer Letter, entered on December 19, 2023, between the Company and John LaRocca. | |
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(e)(10)*
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| | Executive Severance Plan, adopted by the Board on January 6, 2025. | |
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(e)(11)
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| | Form of Officers and Directors Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(12)
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| | Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(13)
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| | Form of Notice of Grant and Stock Option Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(14)
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| | 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(15)
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| | Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(16)
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| | Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice and Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(17)
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| | Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Notice and Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(18)
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| | Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, effective March 18, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on April 29, 2025). | |
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(e)(19)
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| | Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Company with the SEC on August 24, 2018). | |
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(e)(20)
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| | Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended, employees, consultants and service providers other than directors) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the SEC on November 5, 2020). | |
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(e)(21)
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| | Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended, directors) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the SEC on November 5, 2020). | |
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(e)(22)
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| | Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the SEC on August 8, 2022). | |
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Exhibit No.
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| |
Description
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(e)(23)
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| | Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the SEC on November 7, 2022. | |
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(e)(24)
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| | Form of Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan for directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the SEC on November 7, 2022). | |
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(e)(25)
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| | Form of Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Notice and Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated with reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the SEC on February 29, 2024) | |
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(g)
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| | Not applicable. | |
President and Chief Executive Officer
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31 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.
202 Carnegie Center, Suite 301
Princeton, NJ 08540
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