BEDFORD, Mass., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global leader in the osteoarthritis pain management and regenerative solutions spaces focused on early intervention orthopedics, today announced that on June 2, 2025, Anika granted non-statutory stock options (\"Options\") covering an aggregate of 2,500 shares of common stock at a per share exercise price of $11.45, which equaled the closing price of common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (\"Closing Price\") on the grant date, to one newly hired non-executive employee. The grant was made pursuant to the Anika Therapeutics, Inc. 2021 Inducement Plan, as amended, was approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors pursuant to a delegation of authority by the board of directors, and, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), was made as a material inducement to the grantee's acceptance of employment with Anika as a component of the grantee's employment compensation.\n\nOf the shares covered by the Options, one-third will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, in each case for so long as the grantee provides continuous service to Anika through the relevant vesting date.\n\nUnless earlier terminated in accordance with their terms, the Options will expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date and are otherwise subject to the terms and conditions of the equity award agreement approved by Anika. The Options were granted pursuant to the Anika Therapeutics, Inc. 2021 Inducement Plan, as amended, which was not subject to stockholder approval.\n\nAbout Anika\n\nAnika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), is the global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of hyaluronic acid innovations. In partnership with clinicians, our sole focus is dedicated to delivering and advancing osteoarthritis pain management and orthopedic regenerative solutions. At our core is a passion to deliver a differentiated portfolio that improves patient outcomes around the world. Anika's global operations are headquartered outside of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information about Anika, please visit www.anika.com.

Anika Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Anika Therapeutics granted non-statutory stock options covering 2,500 shares at $11.45 per share to a newly hired non-executive employee, with one-third vesting annually over three years and expiring on the tenth anniversary. The grant was made under the 2021 Inducement Plan, approved by the board of directors, as a material inducement for employment.