GERON CORP (GERN): restructuring charge — Geron cuts ~33% of workforce (~87 employees) under restructuring plan; $18M charges

GERON CORP

Workforce reduction of approximately one-third of current ~260 employees; notifications started Dec 16, 2025.
Estimated restructuring charges of ~$18 million, mainly cash severance, healthcare, and benefits.
Charges expected in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026; most cash payments through Q1 2026; RIF substantially complete Q1 2026.
Board unanimously approved the plan on December 10, 2025; plan aims to improve financial discipline and long-term value.
No non-cash equity compensation charges anticipated; actual costs may differ materially.

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Restructurings & Charges SEC 8-K Item 2.05/2.06 confidence 0.9

GERON CORP announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $18 million affecting the entire company (approximately one-third of its current approximately 260 employees).

Type: restructuring
Charge: approximately $18 million
Affected area: the entire company
Headcount: approximately one-third of its current approximately 260 employees

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affected employees on December 16, 2025, and expects the RIF to be substantially complete in the first quarter of 2026. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $18 million in restructuring and restructuring-related charges, consisting primarily of one-time employee severance payments, healthcare and related benefits, and other employee-related

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