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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Event

13. Subsequent Events

 

Pfizer Milestone Revenue

 

In July 2022, subsequent to the completion of a milestone related to regulatory engagement for SPR206, Pfizer communicated its approval that the milestone was achieved, and the Company invoiced Pfizer for $5.0 million under the Pfizer License Agreement.

 

Executive Retention Awards

 

On July 1, 2022, upon recommendation of the Company's HCM Committee, the Board of Directors approved a cash and RSU retention award for Ankit Mahadevia, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Satyavrat Shukla, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and remaining members of the Company's executive leadership team consisting of the following:

Subject to Dr. Mahadevia remaining actively employed with the Company through May 31, 2023, Dr. Mahadevia shall receive: (i) a cash bonus equal to $254,000 payable on November 30, 2022 and (ii) if certain performance criteria are achieved, a number of shares of common stock to be issued to him on May 31, 2023 having a value of $508,000 based on the common stock price at such time, subject to the discretion of the Board or the HCM Committee to pay in cash or a combination of cash and stock.
Subject to Mr. Shukla remaining actively employed with the Company through May 31, 2023, Mr. Shukla shall receive: (i) a cash bonus equal to $168,000 payable on November 30, 2022 and (ii) if certain performance criteria are achieved, a
number of shares of common stock to be issued to him on May 31, 2023 having a value of $336,000 based on the common stock price at such time, subject to the discretion of the Board or the HCM Committee to pay in cash or a combination of cash and stock.
Subject to the remaining members of the Company's executive leadership team remaining actively employed with the Company through May 31, 2023, they shall receive an aggregate of: (i) a cash bonus equal to $0.6 million payable on November 30, 2022 and (ii) if certain performance criteria are achieved, a number of shares of common stock to be issued to them on May 31, 2023 having a value of $1.2 million based on the common stock price at such time, subject to the discretion of the Board or the HCM Committee to pay in cash or a combination of cash and stock.

 

The RSUs are eligible for vesting based on the achievement of certain performance criteria by May 31, 2023 relating to pipeline execution, business development, and financial stewardship. RSUs for which the performance criteria have not been achieved as specified by May 31, 2023 will lapse and be forfeited. The RSUs will be subject to acceleration of vesting in the event of termination of employment without cause by the Company or by the executive for good reason (each as defined in the executive’s employment agreement).

 

These awards will be accrued as services are incurred through May 31, 2023. Awards with performance criteria will be accrued as performance metrics are met.