Cingulate Seeks Shareholder Approval for 20.1% Dilutive Capital Raise and Warrant Exercise

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Cingulate Inc. is calling a Special Meeting to seek shareholder approval for the conversion of preferred stock and exercise of warrants from its recent $12 million private placement, which would result in approximately 20.1% dilution and unlock an additional $9.4 million in capital.

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• Shareholder Vote on Dilutive Issuance

  Cingulate Inc. is seeking stockholder approval for the issuance of common stock upon conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and exercise of warrants from a January 27, 2026 private placement.

• Significant Dilution to Common Stockholders

  The approval would result in approximately 20.1% dilution to existing common stockholders, allowing for the conversion of preferred stock and exercise of warrants.

• Unlocks Additional Capital

  Approval enables the exercise of warrants at $5.04 per share, bringing in an additional $9.4 million in capital, crucial for the company's working capital and general corporate purposes.

• Consequences of Non-Approval

  Failure to approve would prevent the company from receiving warrant proceeds, lead to continued accrual of 12% dividends on preferred stock with a senior liquidation preference, and incur costs from repeated shareholder meetings.

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This preliminary proxy statement details a critical shareholder vote for Cingulate Inc. to fully implement its recently closed $12 million private placement. Approval of the "Issuance Proposal" is required under Nasdaq rules to allow the conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and the exercise of warrants. Failure to secure this approval would prevent the company from receiving an additional $9.4 million from warrant exercises, lead to the continued accrual of 12% dividends on preferred stock with a senior liquidation preference, and necessitate repeated, costly shareholder meetings. While crucial for the company's financial stability and continued operations, this approval would result in approximately 20.1% dilution to existing common stockholders and solidify the Lead Investor's (Falcon Creek Capital Advisor LLC) significant ownership and board representation. The terms, including the below-market conversion/exercise price, represent a necessary but dilutive step for the company.