Geron Corporation granted stock options covering 742,500 shares to one newly hired employee, with an exercise price of $1.80 per share and a 10-year term. The options vest over four years, with 12.5% vesting six months after the employee starts and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over the next 42 months, subject to continued employment.

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