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Graphite Bio enters retention agreements with senior management amid strategic review
LENZ Therapeutics, Inc.
- Retention agreements cover CEO, CFO, and other senior executives, providing lump sum cash equal to 50% of annual base salary upon qualifying termination or Feb 22, 2024.
- 50% acceleration of unvested equity awards granted in 2023 on qualifying termination after June 30, 2023.
- Stock option exercise period extended to 12 months post-termination or original expiry.
- Strategic alternatives process is ongoing; retention agreements designed to retain key talent.