Annovis Bio Seeks Shareholder Approval for Significant Equity Plan Expansion Amidst Financial Challenges

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Annovis Bio filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval to significantly expand its equity incentive plan by 1.5 million shares, a move critical for talent retention amidst ongoing financial challenges and potential dilution.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The company will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on June 17, 2026, with a record date of April 28, 2026.

• Proposed Equity Incentive Plan Expansion

  Shareholders will vote on amending the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan to increase authorized shares from 4,000,000 to 5,500,000. This 1,500,000 share increase represents a potential dilution of approximately 4.33% of current outstanding shares. If all 5,500,000 shares were issued, total potential dilution would be approximately 15.88%.

• Executive Compensation Votes

  Shareholders will cast advisory (non-binding) votes on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) and the frequency of future Say-on-Pay votes, with the Board recommending a two-year frequency.

• Auditor Ratification

  The Board recommends ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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Annovis Bio, Inc. has filed its definitive proxy statement for its upcoming annual meeting, where shareholders will vote on several proposals, most notably an amendment to the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The company is seeking to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan by 1,500,000, raising the total to 5,500,000 shares. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 4.33% relative to the current outstanding shares from this increase alone. If all 5,500,000 shares under the amended plan were issued, the total potential dilution would be approximately 15.88% of current outstanding shares. This significant potential dilution is critical for a company that previously disclosed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and a NYSE delisting notice. The company emphasizes that this expansion is necessary to offer competitive equity packages to attract and retain key talent, which is vital for its growth and operational stability given its financial situation.