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Arcutis announces voluntary option exchange program for underwater stock options
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- Eligible employees/consultants can exchange options with exercise price >=$10.00 for fewer RSUs.
- Exchange ratios: 2:1 for $10-$19.99, 2.5:1 for $20-$27.49, 3:1 for $27.50+.
- Offer open Jan 16 to Feb 12, 2024; RSUs vest over 1-3 years starting May 1, 2024.
- Replacement RSU vesting schedule depends on original option grant date (2020 or earlier: 1yr; 2021-2022: 2yr; 2023+: 3yr).
- Program aims to retain talent, align interests, and reduce overhang of underwater options.