Granulocytes, specifically neutrophils, help the body fight bacterial infections. The number of granulocytes in the body usually increases when there is a serious infection. People with a lower number of granulocytes are more likely to develop bad infections more often.
Congrats on a sick trade. If the buyout happens before the options expiration, you can exercise your options for stock, purchase the stock at $28.00, and sell the shares for $40.00 and make $12.00 per share (less the price of the options). Realistically, the value of the call option will go up to $12.00+ and you can just sell the option.
A stock option grant provides an opportunity to buy a predetermined number of shares of your employer's company stock at a pre-established price, known as the exercise or strike price. Typically, there is a vesting period ranging from 1 to 4 years, and you may have up to 10 years in which to exercise your options to buy the stock. A stock option is considered in the money when the underyling stock is trading above the original strike price.