SILVER SPRING, MD / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq:CURI), a leading global factual media company, today announced the appointment of Claire Chiang to the role of Corporate Controller. Ms. Chiang will report to Brady Hayden, CuriosityStream's Chief Financial Officer.
As part of her compensation package, Ms. Chiang received a restricted stock grant covering 35,000 shares of the Company's common stock, effective June 18, 2026. The award was granted outside of the Company's shareholder-approved equity compensation plans and was approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a material inducement to Ms. Chiang's acceptance of employment with the Company.
The restricted stock unit award will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to Ms. Chiang's continued employment with the Company through such date, and any shares that vest will remain subject to a one-year post-vesting holding period, subject to the terms of the applicable award agreement.
Forward-Looking Statements
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