SmartKem Inc. Announces Revised Compensation Plan, Granting Equity Awards and Increasing CEO Severance Package
SmartKem Inc. has announced new compensation terms for its executive officers and board members, effective September 3, 2025. The company's CEO, Ian Jenks, has been granted options to purchase 160,005 shares of common stock, while CFO Barbra Keck received options for 71,077 shares. Non-employee board members Klaas de Boer, Sri Peruvemba, Melisa Denis, and Steven DenBaars were each awarded options for 22,466 shares. These options have an exercise price of $1.16, matching the closing price on the Nasdaq Capital Market on the grant date, and vest over a 36-month period. Additionally, an amendment to Mr. Jenks's employment agreement increases his cash severance entitlement to twelve months of base salary if terminated without cause or upon resignation for good reason. As of September 5, 2025, SmartKem reported 5,479,787 shares of common stock outstanding.
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