OMAHA, NE—Precipio, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRPO), a company specializing in laboratory analytical instruments, has announced a one-time stock option repricing aimed at retaining and motivating its employees, directors, and key service providers. The board of directors approved the repricing effective August 31, 2024, for all eligible stock options granted before December 31, 2022, under the company's 2017 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
The repricing adjusts the exercise price of the relevant stock options to $6.56, matching the closing price of Precipio's common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market as of August 30, 2024. This move affects approximately 177,000 of the company's total 304,000 outstanding options.
The original exercise price will still apply during the retention period, which lasts until the first anniversary of the effective date, except in the event of a change of control.
If an option holder exercises their options or ends their service within the retention period, they will be required to pay the original exercise price. However, if the company terminates an option holder's service without cause before the first anniversary, the option holder will benefit from the reduced exercise price.
The decision for the repricing was made after the board considered various alternatives and determined that the action was fair and reasonable for the company and its shareholders. As such, stockholder approval for the repricing was not required.
The financial impact of this decision is expected to be recorded in the company's financial statements for the quarter ending September 30, 2024.
Key executives and directors affected by the repricing include CEO Ilan Danieli, CFO Matthew Gage, COO Ahmed Zaki Sabet, CTO Ayman Mohamed, and several board members. The detailed effects of the repricing on their stock options have been disclosed, with varying numbers of options being repriced for each individual.
In other recent news, Precipio, Inc. has reported substantial revenue growth in its Q2 2024 earnings call, with its pathology division reaching breakeven at the quarter's end. The company's cash position also saw an improvement of approximately $300,000 in Q2. As part of its growth strategy, Precipio is scaling up through distributor partnerships and is in the process of an FDA submission for its HemeScreen product, with a meeting scheduled later this year.
Two of the company's large customers have started using the HemeScreen program, contributing to the revenue growth. Precipio is aiming for profitability and financial independence by the end of 2024, and the company is refining its strategy to scale up the products business through distributors in 2025.
InvestingPro Insights
In light of Precipio's recent stock option repricing, current and prospective investors may find the following InvestingPro Insights relevant. With a market capitalization of $9.17 million, Precipio is a relatively small player in the laboratory analytical instruments sector. Despite a challenging financial history, the company's revenue growth has been robust, with a 52.61% increase in the last twelve months as of Q2 2024. This growth is a positive sign and aligns with the InvestingPro Tip that net income is expected to grow this year.
Another point to consider is Precipio's trading at a low revenue valuation multiple, which could indicate potential for investors, especially if the company's growth trajectory continues. However, it's important to note that the company operates with a moderate level of debt and has not been profitable over the last twelve months. Additionally, short-term obligations exceeding liquid assets suggest liquidity risks that investors should be aware of. This financial context may offer some rationale behind the company's decision to reprice stock options as a means to retain key personnel during its growth phase.
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