MetaVia Discloses Executive Cash Bonuses Amidst Recent Dilutive Offerings

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MetaVia Inc. disclosed the discretionary cash bonuses for its President and CEO, and CFO for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling approximately $397,000, following a series of highly dilutive capital raises.

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• Executive Bonuses Disclosed

  MetaVia's Compensation Committee approved and disclosed discretionary cash bonuses for its Named Executive Officers for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 23, 2026.

• CEO and CFO Compensation

  President and CEO, Hyung Heon Kim, received a $239,862 cash bonus, contributing to his total 2025 compensation of $756,328. CFO Marshall H. Woodworth received a $157,320 cash bonus, with total 2025 compensation of $562,985.

• Context of Dilutive Offerings

  This compensation update follows a series of highly dilutive public offerings by MetaVia Inc. in January 2026, which raised millions in capital while significantly increasing the share count.

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This 8-K finalizes the compensation details for MetaVia's Named Executive Officers for Fiscal Year 2025, which were previously undisclosed in the January 5, 2026 S-1 filing. The approval of significant cash bonuses for the CEO and CFO, totaling nearly $400,000, is notable given the company's recent financial activities. MetaVia has just completed multiple highly dilutive public offerings in January 2026 to raise critical capital, and its stock is currently trading near 52-week lows. Investors may perceive these substantial cash bonuses negatively in light of the severe shareholder dilution and the company's ongoing need for financing.