Shareholders Approve Authorization for Up to 50% Potential Share Dilution for Future Capital Needs and Equity Plans

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ADC Therapeutics SA shareholders approved a significant increase in authorized share capital, including conditional capital for employee incentive plans and general financing, which could result in a potential dilution of approximately 50% of current outstanding shares.

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• Massive Increase in Authorized Capital Range

  Shareholders approved increasing the company's capital range, allowing for future share capital increases up to CHF 15,567,163.68. This represents an authorization for up to 64,863,182 additional common shares, which, if all issued, would result in approximately 50% dilution based on current outstanding shares.

• Expanded Conditional Share Capital for Employee Participation

  Conditional share capital for employee participation was increased to a maximum of 16,836,253 common shares.

• Expanded Conditional Share Capital for Financing

  Conditional share capital for financing, acquisitions, and other purposes was increased to a maximum of 48,026,929 common shares.

• Equity Incentive Plan Amendment Approved

  An amendment to increase the number of shares authorized under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan was approved.

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The approval of these proposals grants ADC Therapeutics SA the authority to issue a substantial number of new shares, primarily through an expanded capital range and increased conditional share capital for employee incentives and general financing. If the company were to issue all these newly authorized shares, it would result in a potential dilution of approximately 50% for existing shareholders. This provides significant financial flexibility but also creates a substantial overhang of potential dilution, which could pressure the stock price. This follows the proxy filings in April that outlined these proposals.