Capricor Therapeutics Schedules Annual Meeting, Re-proposes Officer Exculpation Amendment, and Details Executive Compensation

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Capricor Therapeutics filed its definitive proxy statement, scheduling its annual meeting for June 4, 2026, and re-proposing an amendment to limit officer liability, which previously failed to pass. The filing also details increased executive compensation for 2025.

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• Annual Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The company will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 4, 2026, to vote on several key proposals.

• Officer Exculpation Amendment Re-proposed

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to limit the personal monetary liability of officers for certain breaches of fiduciary duty. This proposal previously failed to pass in 2023.

• Increased Executive Compensation Disclosed

  The filing details 2025 executive compensation, showing a significant increase in 'compensation actually paid' for the CEO and other named executive officers, alongside a substantial increase in net losses for the year.

• Routine Governance Proposals

  Other proposals include the election of eight directors, ratification of Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP as the independent auditor, and advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency.

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This definitive proxy statement finalizes the proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, following the preliminary proxy statement filed on March 31, 2026. The most significant item is the re-submission of a proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability for certain breaches of fiduciary duty. This proposal previously failed to pass in 2023, indicating the board's continued push for this change, which could be viewed negatively by shareholders concerned about accountability. Additionally, the detailed executive compensation for 2025 shows substantial increases in 'compensation actually paid' for the CEO and other named executive officers, occurring alongside a significant increase in net losses, which may draw shareholder scrutiny despite a strong Total Shareholder Return.