CuriosityStream Grants Controller 35,000 Shares Under One-Year Vesting Plan
CURI•CuriosityStream named Claire Chiang Corporate Controller, reporting to CFO Brady Hayden, effective June 18, 2026. She received a 35,000 restricted stock grant outside existing equity plans, vesting fully on June 18, 2027, with a subsequent one-year post-vesting holding requirement.
1. Appointment of Corporate Controller
CuriosityStream appointed Claire Chiang as Corporate Controller effective June 18, 2026. She will report to CFO Brady Hayden and oversee the company’s financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations across its global businesses.
2. Restricted Stock Grant Terms
As an inducement to join, Chiang received a grant of 35,000 restricted shares outside the company’s existing equity compensation plans. The Board approved the award under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a material inducement for her employment acceptance.
3. Vesting Schedule and Holding Period
The restricted shares will vest in full on June 18, 2027, subject to Chiang’s continued employment. Any shares that vest will remain subject to a one-year post-vesting holding period to align her interests with long-term shareholder value.
