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Funko (Nasdaq: FNKO) announced inducement grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) on May 20, 2024. The grants include non-qualified stock options for 297,974 shares, restricted stock units (RSUs) for 385,208 shares, and additional RSUs for 96,302 shares. These awards were given to Cynthia Williams, Funko’s newly appointed CEO, as part of her employment commencement. The stock options have an exercise price of $8.39 per share and will vest if the stock price reaches $25.17 over a 90-day average within four years. The RSUs will vest annually over three to four years, contingent on Williams’ continued employment.
Positive
- Funko incentivizes new CEO with significant stock-based compensation, aligning her interests with shareholders.
- Stock options have an ambitious vesting condition, potentially driving long-term stock price appreciation.
- The structured vesting schedule ties the CEO’s compensation to her continued employment, promoting stability.
Negative
- Stock options are dependent on reaching a high target price ($25.17), which may be challenging.
- Large stock-based awards could lead to shareholder dilution over time.
- Financial impact of granting nearly 780,000 shares may affect earnings per share.
EVERETT, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO) (the “Company” or “Funko”), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that on May 20, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Funko’s Board of Directors granted (i) non-qualified stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 297,974 shares of its Class A common stock (the “Common Stock”) $0.0001 par value per share, (ii) restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 385,208 shares of Common Stock (the “Initial RSU Grant”), and (iii) restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate of 96,302 shares of Common Stock (the “Additional RSU Grant”), to Cynthia Williams, who joined Funko as its Chief Executive Officer on May 20, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), in connection with her commencement of employment. The awards were granted under the Funko, Inc. 2024 Inducement Award Plan (the “2024 Inducement Plan”) as an inducement material to Ms. Williams’ entering into employment with Funko, in accordance with and reliance upon Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The 2024 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Funko, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals’ entering into employment with Funko, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The 2024 Inducement Plan was adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors in May 2024.
The option has an exercise price of $8.39 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Funko’s Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The option will vest based on the achievement of a stock price hurdle equal to $25.17, measured based on the average of the Company’s closing share price over a 90 trading day trailing average, prior to prior to the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date, subject to Ms. Williams’ continued employment with Funko on each vesting date; provided that, in no event will the option become exercisable prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date. The restricted stock units will vest (i) in the case of the Initial RSU Grant, over four years in four equal annual installments on each of the first four anniversaries of the Effective Date and (ii) in the case of the Additional RSU Grant, over three years in three equal annual installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the Effective Date, in each case subject to Ms. Williams’ continued employment with Funko on each vesting date.
ABOUT FUNKO:
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop culture lifestyle brand. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at www.funko.com, and follow us on X (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
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FAQ
What inducement grants did Funko (FNKO) announce on May 20, 2024?
Funko announced non-qualified stock options for 297,974 shares, initial RSUs for 385,208 shares, and additional RSUs for 96,302 shares.
Who received the inducement grants at Funko (FNKO)?
The inducement grants were awarded to Cynthia Williams, the newly appointed CEO of Funko.
What are the vesting conditions for Funko’s (FNKO) stock options?
The stock options will vest if Funko’s stock price reaches $25.17 within four years, based on a 90-day average, and are subject to the CEO’s continued employment.
What is the exercise price of Funko’s (FNKO) stock options granted in May 2024?
The exercise price for the stock options is $8.39 per share.
How will Funko’s (FNKO) RSUs granted to the CEO vest?
The initial RSUs will vest over four years in equal annual installments, while additional RSUs will vest over three years, contingent on continued employment.
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About FNKO
funko is a pioneer in its industry and is the largest, fastest growing provider of consumer products to the pop culture enthusiast worldwide. funko’s exclusive and unique products, including pop! vinyl, the #1 collectible on the planet, are based on licensing arrangements with today’s most successful and influential creators of pop culture. founded in 1998, funko has experienced particularly strong growth since its acquisition by the current ceo in 2005. with its deep library of licenses and its wide array of products at varying price points, funko is able to target a broad consumer base, from children to adults, and penetrate an impressive range of retail channels worldwide; including mass, specialty, book, department store, online, convenience, hobby, and mall retailers, among others. no single customer accounts for more than 10% of annual sales. with its breadth of licenses, product platforms and points of sale, funko maintains a large and diverse base of consumers that spans many d
