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Schrodinger, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDGR), a $1.73 billion market cap company specializing in pharmaceutical preparations, announced on Monday the appointment of Richie Jain as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective immediately. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.45, indicating robust short-term financial health. Jain, who previously served as the company’s Senior Vice President, Strategic Finance, and Head of Corporate and Business Development since February 2024, will now also act as the principal financial officer.
Before joining Schrodinger, Jain held various roles at Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) & Co. LLC, culminating as a Managing Director in healthcare investment banking and mergers and acquisitions. Jain’s background includes an electrical engineering position at Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) and academic credentials from the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Jain’s employment agreement, which commenced on his appointment date, includes an annual base salary of $535,000. He is eligible for a target bonus of up to 55% of his annualized base salary for 2025, prorated from his start date through December 31, 2025. Additionally, Jain is slated to receive a nonstatutory stock option to purchase 18,750 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 9,375 shares, with vesting conditions based on continued service.
Concurrent with Jain’s appointment, Geoffrey Porges will depart from his role as CFO to pursue other opportunities but will remain with Schrodinger until June 6, 2025, as an advisor for a smooth transition.
This executive movement is detailed in a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing also includes the full text of Jain’s Employment Agreement and confirms that Jain has no familial relationships with any company officers or directors, nor is he involved in any transactions that would require disclosure under SEC regulations. For deeper insights into SDGR’s financial health and detailed analysis, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro, which covers this and 1,400+ other US equities with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.
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In other recent news, Schrödinger reported impressive first-quarter 2025 financial results, surpassing earnings expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.64, beating the forecast of -$0.74, alongside a revenue of $59.6 million, which exceeded the anticipated $54.6 million. This represents a 63% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, driven significantly by a 46% growth in the software segment. In a leadership update, Schrödinger announced the appointment of Richie Jain as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Geoffrey Porges. Jain brings extensive experience in strategic finance and corporate development, having previously held a senior role at Morgan Stanley. Schrödinger also reaffirmed its financial projections for the full year and second quarter of 2025, highlighting its confidence in continued growth. Additionally, the company maintains a strong cash position with $512 million in marketable securities. These developments underscore Schrödinger’s robust performance and strategic initiatives in the competitive biotech landscape.
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