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Taysha Gene Therapies Issues Equity Grants to Four New Hires

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Taysha awarded RSUs and stock options to four new employees under its 2023 Inducement Plan, per Nasdaq listing rules.

Taysha Gene Therapies Issues Equity Grants to Four New Hires

DALLAS — Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSHA) disclosed Thursday that its Board of Directors' Compensation Committee approved equity awards for four newly hired employees, effective October 1, 2026, as part of standard inducement compensation tied to their employment agreements.

The grants consist of restricted stock units representing 384,000 shares of Taysha common stock alongside an option to purchase an additional 92,400 shares. The awards were issued under the company's 2023 Inducement Plan, a dedicated equity vehicle separate from the firm's general employee stock plan.

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The grants were structured to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), which permits companies to issue equity as a material inducement to prospective employees without requiring prior shareholder approval, provided specific disclosure conditions are met.

Taysha is a clinical-stage biotechnology company concentrating on adeno-associated virus gene therapies targeting severe monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. The hiring activity suggests ongoing expansion of the company's workforce as it advances its CNS pipeline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What equity did Taysha Gene Therapies grant to new employees?

Taysha awarded restricted stock units representing 384,000 shares of common stock and an option to purchase 92,400 shares to four new employees, effective October 1, 2026.

Q.What is Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and why does it matter for this grant?

Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4) allows companies to grant equity as a material inducement to new hires without prior shareholder approval, as long as specific disclosure requirements are satisfied. Taysha structured its awards to comply with this rule.

Q.What is the Taysha Gene Therapies 2023 Inducement Plan?

The 2023 Inducement Plan is a dedicated equity compensation plan used by Taysha specifically to grant awards to prospective employees as an inducement to join the company, separate from its general employee equity plans.

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