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

Core Insights - Rackspace Technology announced the appointment of Gajen Kandiah as the new CEO and granted him inducement equity awards [1][2] Equity Awards - Mr. Kandiah received 4,000,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) and non-qualified stock options to purchase 6,000,000 shares of common stock [2] - The stock options have an exercise price of $1.30 per share, equal to the closing price on the grant date, with a maximum term of ten years [2] - The RSUs and stock options will vest in equal annual installments on September 3 for the years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029, contingent on Mr. Kandiah's continued employment [2] Compliance and Approval - The equity awards were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Kandiah's employment, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) [3] - The awards were approved by a majority of the independent members of the board of directors, outside of the shareholder-approved equity incentive plan [3] Company Overview - Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of hybrid multicloud technology services and AI solutions, focusing on designing, building, and operating cloud environments across major technology platforms [4] - The company partners with customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling modernization of applications, product development, and adoption of innovative technologies [4]