Optomed’s Board has resolved upon a new option plan
Optomed Plc Stock Exchange Release 16 August 2022 at 11.00, Helsinki
Optomed’s Board has resolved upon a new option plan
Optomed’s board of directors has resolved upon a new option plan. The resolution is based on the authorization given by the general meeting of 10 May 2022.
Option plan 2022A:
The total number of options is 250,000 and each option entitled to one share of the company. The options are offered to certain key employees. The purpose of the plan is to retain and incentifize key employees. The subscription price is EUR 4.17 corresponding the closing price of 12 August 2022, and the subscription period is 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2027.
The theoretical market value of one option under the plan 2022A is approximately EUR 1.771 per stock option and the theoretical total market value of the plan 2022A is approximately 442,750.00 euros in total. The theoretical market value of a stock option has been calculated by using the Black & Scholes stock option pricing model with the following input factors: share price EUR 4.04 euros, subscription price EUR 4.17, risk free interest rate 0.0%, validity of stock options approximately 3.4 years and volatility 64.07%.
The complete terms and conditions of the option plan 2022A are attached to this release.
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Sakari Knuutti, CFO, Optomed Plc, sakari.knuutti@optomed.com
Optomed in Brief
Optomed is a Finnish medical technology company and one of the leading providers of handheld fundus cameras. Optomed combines handheld cameras with software and artificial intelligence with the aim to transform the diagnostic process of blinding eye-diseases such as rapidly increasing diabetic retinopathy. In its business Optomed focuses on eye-screening devices and software solutions related R&D in Finland and sales through different channels in over 60 countries. The company has an extensive portfolio of 55 international patents protecting the technology.