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Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Geron Corporation Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company, today reported that it has granted equity awards covering an aggregate of 411,000 shares of its common stock, consisting of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 274,000 shares of common stock, and restricted stock units ('RSUs') representing an aggregate of 137,000 shares of common stock, to six newly hired employees as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Geron. The stock options and RSUs were granted on May 16, 2025. The stock options have an exercise price of $1.27 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Geron common stock on the grant date, have a 10-year term and vest over four years, with 12.5% of the shares underlying the options vesting on the six-month anniversary of commencement of employment of each employee and the remaining shares vesting over the following 42 months in equal installments of whole shares, subject to continued employment with Geron through the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs vest as to 25% of the award on each anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment with Geron through the applicable vesting dates. The equity awards were granted by the Compensation Committee of Geron's Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are subject to the terms and conditions of Geron's 2018 Inducement Award Plan and the forms of stock option and RSU agreements under the plan. About Geron Geron is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer. Our first-in-class telomerase inhibitor RYTELO® (imetelstat) is approved in the United States and the European Union for the treatment of certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) with transfusion dependent anemia. We are also conducting a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of imetelstat in JAK-inhibitor relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis (R/R MF), as well as studies in other myeloid hematologic malignancies. Inhibiting telomerase activity, which is increased in malignant stem and progenitor cells in the bone marrow, aims to reduce proliferation and induce death of malignant cells. To learn more, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Geron Corporation (GERN) Is The Best Low Priced Biotech Stock to Buy Now
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) stands against other best low priced biotech stocks to buy now. On May 8, Michael Yee, Senior Biotech Analyst at Jefferies, appeared on CNBC to discuss how tariffs and policy risks are pressuring the biotech industry, while simultaneously iterating that low valuations in the sector may present buying opportunities once the uncertainty clears. Talking about the broader impact of tariffs on the biotech sector, he said that the estimated tariff rate would be around 50%, while the negative EPS impact would be around -4-5%. According to Yee, the sector is facing several challenges that have caused significant pressure and anxiety among biotech investors. One of them is definitely sector-specific tariffs. The 50% estimation is a manageable impact for many of the biotech companies, but there are also other challenges being floated. Another factor is the most favored nations that could drop drug prices by as much as 40% to 50%, making it a related impact. Assuming all these impacts are going into place, there are definitely uncertain downside risks to the model. However, the takeaway is that many of these stocks are down more than 20-30% and, in fact, are trading at a decade-low P/E multiple. Therefore, while these uncertainties may be out there over the next few weeks or months, the stocks are expected to move higher after that. If we look back at some other stocks with tariffs, many are obviously higher off the bottoms. They have thus fallen to an attractive valuation, which is why there might be an opportunity to buy them. READ ALSO: Recession Resistant Investing: 10 Best Grocery Stocks To Buy Now and 11 Most Promising Future Stocks According to Hedge Funds. Shedding light on the most favored nation policy, Yee said it is not new. It is also not a new concept that the US, on average, pays around 40% to 50% more for drugs as compared to the basket of other, say, five to ten major developed nations. The country also gets its drugs faster, and is the home of innovation. Many of the pharmaceutical company executives over the past few weeks pointed out that most of those countries are also facing downside issues because of R&D investments, getting the drugs years later, and obviously, the countries aren't benefiting from access to any of these drugs. However, the United States government does negotiate 15-20 drugs per year and will be doing that for the next decade. We sifted through stock screeners, financial media reports, and ETFs to compile a list of 50 low-priced biotech stocks and then chose the top 10 with the highest number of hedge fund holders as of Q4 2024. We sourced the hedge fund sentiment data from Insider Monkey's database. The list is ordered in ascending order of hedge fund sentiment. Note: The data was recorded on May 9. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 363.5% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 208 percentage points (). A close-up of a laboratory technician in a laboratory, measuring a newly developed biopharmaceutical drug. Stock Price: $1.18 Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 46 Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) is a biotechnology company that develops Imetelstat, a telomerase inhibitor in hematologic myeloid malignancies. It focuses on oncology-focused therapeutic products. On May 7, Gil Blum, an analyst from Needham, maintained a Buy rating on Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) with an unchanged price target of $5.00. While the company's Rytelo sales underwent a drop, the analyst highlighted positive indicators, such as improved utilization in earlier treatment lines and rising patient demand. These trends point to a potential sales performance improvement in H2 2025. Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) is also expanding its commercial team by around 20% as a strategic step to increase product awareness. The analyst expects this move to positively affect sales later in 2025. In addition, the company has a strong financial position, ending fiscal Q1 2025 with $458 million and maintaining its operational expenditure guidance for the year. Overall, GERN ranks 1st on our list of the best low priced biotech stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the potential for GERN as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GERN but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
10-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GERN FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Geron Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important May 12 Deadline in Securities Class Action
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025, both dates inclusive (the 'Class Period'), of the important May 12, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Geron securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Geron class action, go to or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 12, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) despite contrary representations to investors, a lack of awareness of RYTELO among health care providers, the weekly monitoring requirement, and seasonality and existing competition would impair Geron's ability to capitalize on the purportedly significant unmet need for the drug; (2) accordingly, the RYTELO launch was unlikely to be as profitable as Geron had led investors to believe; (3) as a result, Geron's business and/or financial prospects were overstated; and (4) as a result, Geron's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Geron class action, go to or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: on Twitter: or on Facebook: Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Associated Press
10-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GERN Deadline in 2 Days: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Geron Corporation (GERN) Investors of Filing Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit
RADNOR, PA - May 10, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP ( ) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed against Geron Corporation ('Geron') ( NASDAQ: GERN ) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Geron securities between February 28, 2024, and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). The lead plaintiff deadline is May 12, 2025. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: If you suffered Geron losses, you may CLICK HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: You can also contact attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. by calling (484) 270-1453 or by email at [email protected]. DEFENDANTS' ALLEGED MISCONDUCT: The complaints allege that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Geron's projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth while also minimizing risk from seasonality and macroeconomic fluctuations; (2) in truth, Geron's optimistic reports of its primary product, RYTELO's, launch success and potential growth fell short of reality as the impacts of seasonality, existing competition, and the burden of continued monitoring played a much more significant role in patient starts than Defendants had implied; (3) RYTELO lacked the necessary awareness to penetrate the market, resulting in an inability for Geron to capitalize on the purportedly significant unmet need for the drug, particularly among first-line patients and those outside the academic setting; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: Geron investors may, no later than May 12, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Geron investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CASE OR GO TO: ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit CONTACT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Jonathan Naji, Esq. (484) 270-1453 280 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087 [email protected] May be considered attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GERN Deadline in 4 Days: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Geron Corporation (GERN) Investors of Filing Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit
RADNOR, PA - May 8, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP ( ) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed against Geron Corporation ('Geron') ( NASDAQ: GERN ) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Geron securities between February 28, 2024, and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). The lead plaintiff deadline is May 12, 2025. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: If you suffered Geron losses, you may CLICK HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: You can also contact attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. by calling (484) 270-1453 or by email at [email protected]. DEFENDANTS' ALLEGED MISCONDUCT: The complaints allege that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to Geron's projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth while also minimizing risk from seasonality and macroeconomic fluctuations; (2) in truth, Geron's optimistic reports of its primary product, RYTELO's, launch success and potential growth fell short of reality as the impacts of seasonality, existing competition, and the burden of continued monitoring played a much more significant role in patient starts than Defendants had implied; (3) RYTELO lacked the necessary awareness to penetrate the market, resulting in an inability for Geron to capitalize on the purportedly significant unmet need for the drug, particularly among first-line patients and those outside the academic setting; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: Geron investors may, no later than May 12, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Geron investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CASE OR GO TO: ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit CONTACT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Jonathan Naji, Esq. (484) 270-1453 280 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087 [email protected] May be considered attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
