Cellectar Seeks Shareholder Approval for 500%+ Dilutive Warrant Exercise and Equity Plan Increase

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Cellectar Biosciences is seeking shareholder approval for the exercise of warrants representing 39.6 million shares and an increase of 2 million shares for its equity incentive plan. These proposals are critical for the company's funding, especially given its "going concern" status, but would result in over 500% dilution for existing shareholders.

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• Shareholder Vote on Massive Warrant Exercise

  Shareholders will vote on approving the exercise of warrants for up to 39,618,078 shares of common stock. This is a condition for the warrants, issued in a May 4, 2026 private placement, to become exercisable.

• Potential $105 Million Capital Infusion

  If the warrant exercise proposal is approved and all warrants are exercised for cash, the company could receive approximately $105.0 million in additional gross proceeds, vital for funding operations given its 'going concern' status.

• Over 500% Potential Dilution

  The combined potential issuance of 39,618,078 shares from warrants and 2,000,000 shares from the equity incentive plan represents a potential dilution of over 520% relative to the 7,991,812 shares currently outstanding.

• Increase in Equity Incentive Plan Shares

  Shareholders will vote to increase the number of shares available under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan by 2,000,000 shares, enabling the company to continue providing equity compensation.

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Cellectar Biosciences is facing a critical juncture, having previously disclosed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. This definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for a shareholder vote on July 7, 2026, that are essential for the company's funding but come with severe dilution. The most significant proposal seeks approval for the exercise of warrants representing 39.6 million shares, which could generate approximately $105 million. This alone represents a potential dilution of nearly 500% relative to current outstanding shares. Additionally, the company is asking to increase its equity incentive plan by 2 million shares, adding further dilution. The approval of these measures is crucial for the company to secure necessary capital and advance its programs, but existing shareholders will experience substantial dilution of their ownership.