Stockholders Approve Reverse Stock Split and New Equity Incentive Plan

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Decoy Therapeutics Inc. stockholders approved a reverse stock split and a new equity incentive plan, signaling efforts to address its low stock price and provide compensation flexibility.

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• Reverse Stock Split Approved

  Stockholders approved an amendment to the company's charter to allow for a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-4 and 1-for-15, to be determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This action is typically taken by companies with low stock prices to meet exchange listing requirements.

• New Equity Incentive Plan Approved

  Stockholders also approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which will allow the company to grant equity awards for compensation, potentially leading to future dilution.

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Decoy Therapeutics Inc. stockholders have approved a reverse stock split, a significant move often undertaken by micro-cap companies to increase their share price and maintain compliance with exchange listing requirements. While this action does not change the company's fundamental valuation, it signals that the company's stock price is critically low and could precede further volatility. The Board's discretion to implement a split ratio between 1-for-4 and 1-for-15 indicates flexibility but also the potential for a substantial reduction in outstanding shares. Additionally, the approval of a new equity incentive plan provides the company with a mechanism for employee compensation, though it introduces potential future dilution.