Aspire Biopharma Confirms Terms of 2024 Stock Incentive Plan, Approves Equity Award Agreements

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Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. confirmed the share limits for its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan, allowing for the issuance of up to 4.89 million shares initially, plus annual increases, and approved forms for restricted stock unit and stock option grants.

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• 2024 Stock Incentive Plan Terms Confirmed

  The Board of Directors confirmed the share limit of 4,890,000 shares to be included in the 2024 Stock Incentive Plan, which was previously approved by stockholders on February 4, 2025.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The plan also includes an annual increase, commencing January 1, 2026, equal to the lesser of 10% of the shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year or a smaller number determined by the Board, indicating substantial potential future dilution.

• Equity Award Agreements Approved

  The Board approved and adopted forms of award agreements for restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock options, enabling the company to grant equity awards to executive officers, directors, and other employees.

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The Board's confirmation of the 2024 Stock Incentive Plan's terms, including a significant initial share limit and provisions for annual increases, is important for investors. While equity incentive plans are crucial for attracting and retaining talent, the potential dilution from these awards is substantial for a company of this size. The approval of the award agreements operationalizes the plan, enabling future grants of restricted stock units and stock options to employees, directors, and consultants.