Shareholders to Vote on Significant Equity Plan Expansion and Governance Change

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Abeona Therapeutics is asking shareholders to approve a significant increase in its equity incentive plan, potentially adding 3.1 million shares, and to remove an advance notice provision for director nominations.

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• Equity Incentive Plan Expansion Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the shares reserved under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan from 8,400,000 to 11,500,000, representing an additional 3,100,000 shares for potential issuance.

• Corporate Governance Amendment

  A proposal seeks to amend the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove the advance notice provision for director nominations, potentially impacting shareholder rights.

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for June 12, 2026, where these and other routine proposals, including director elections and auditor ratification, will be voted upon.

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This filing provides definitive additional materials for the upcoming annual meeting, highlighting two key proposals for shareholder vote. The company is seeking approval to increase the shares reserved under its equity incentive plan by 3.1 million, from 8.4 million to 11.5 million. If fully utilized, this represents a substantial potential dilution for existing shareholders. Additionally, a proposal to remove the advance notice provision for director nominations could reduce shareholder influence over board composition, which is generally viewed negatively from a corporate governance perspective. Investors should consider the implications of these proposals on future dilution and governance structure.