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Eiger appoints David Apelian as permanent CEO; grants 750,000 stock options
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.
- David Apelian, Interim CEO since Dec 2022, named CEO effective June 28, 2023; remains on Board.
- Annual salary of $650,000 with bonus target of 60% of base salary.
- Grant of nonstatutory stock options for 750,000 shares vesting monthly over 48 months.
- Severance includes 12 months salary plus prorated target bonus on termination without cause or for good reason.
- Change-in-control severance: 18 months salary, full equity acceleration, COBRA coverage up to 18 months.