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enGene Therapeutics Inc. (ENGN): restructuring charge — enGene cuts workforce 50%, grants CEO performance options tied to detalimogene BLA and FDA approval milestones
enGene Therapeutics Inc.
- Workforce reduction of ~50% approved June 14; estimated cash restructuring costs $5.7-6.4M, non-cash stock comp $4.7-5.0M.
- Performance-based equity retention awards (options and RSUs) approved June 16, vesting upon FDA acceptance of detalimogene BLA (by Sep 30, 2027) and FDA approval (by Dec 31, 2028).
- CEO Ronald Cooper granted 400,000 performance-based options at $1.75/share, vesting 50% per milestone.
- Retention costs: up to $1.7M cash and $2.8M non-cash stock comp.
- Majority of expenses expected in H2 2026.