Nektar Therapeutics Grants 45,750 Stock Options, 2,775 RSUs to 16 New Employees

By Public Technologies
  • Nektar Therapeutics granted 45,750 non-qualified stock options and 2,775 restricted stock units on October 20, 2026.
  • The awards cover 16 newly hired employees under the 2025 Inducement Plan, with vesting conditional on continued employment.
  • A September 23, 2026 amendment increased shares available under the plan by 250,000 to 500,000.
  • Options have eight-year terms, vesting 25% on the first grant anniversary, then 1/48 monthly over the next three years.
  • Restricted stock units vest 25% following the first grant anniversary, then 1/16 quarterly over the next three years.


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