Shareholders to Vote on New Equity Plans and Charter Amendment at Annual Meeting

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has filed additional proxy materials outlining key proposals for its upcoming annual meeting, including new equity incentive plans and an amended certificate of incorporation.

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• New Equity Incentive Plans Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2026 Non-Employee Directors' Equity Incentive Plan, which will authorize new share issuances for compensation and could lead to future dilution.

• Charter Amendment on Ballot

  A proposal to ratify and approve the Company's Seventh Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation will be presented, potentially altering corporate governance or structure.

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The annual stockholder meeting is set for April 30, 2026, where these and other routine matters, including director elections and auditor ratification, will be voted upon.

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This DEFA14A provides definitive additional materials for Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' annual stockholder meeting on April 30, 2026. Key proposals include the approval of a Seventh Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which could impact corporate governance and structure, and the establishment of two new equity incentive plans for 2026. These equity plans, if approved, will authorize the issuance of new shares for employee and non-employee director compensation, leading to potential future dilution for existing shareholders. Investors should review the full proxy statement to understand the specific details and implications of these proposed changes before the vote.