Shareholders to Vote on Authorizing Over 60% Potential Share Dilution for Financing and Operations

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EDAP TMS SA is seeking shareholder approval for significant capital-raising authorizations, including the ability to issue up to 20 million new shares and additional warrants for EIB financing, which could result in over 60% potential dilution.

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• Share Capital Increase Authorization

  Shareholders will vote on authorizing the Board to issue up to 20 million new shares and other securities, representing over 53% potential dilution relative to current outstanding shares. This is a renewal of expiring authorizations.

• EIB Warrant Authorization

  Approval is sought for the issuance of up to 1.54 million additional warrants to the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of an existing debt financing agreement, adding approximately 4.1% to potential dilution.

• Employee Free Share Grants

  The Board seeks authorization to grant up to 2.2 million free shares to employees and officers, representing approximately 5.87% potential dilution.

• Going Concern Context

  These significant dilutive authorizations are proposed in the context of the company's previously disclosed "going concern" warning and need for financing to support its strategic objectives.

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This preliminary proxy statement outlines critical proposals for EDAP TMS SA's upcoming annual meeting, primarily focusing on financial authorizations. The most impactful resolutions seek to grant the Board of Directors broad authority to increase share capital by issuing up to 20 million new shares and up to 1.54 million additional warrants for European Investment Bank (EIB) financing. These authorizations, alongside a separate proposal for employee free share grants, collectively represent a potential dilution of over 60% of the company's current outstanding shares. While these measures are presented as necessary to secure "fundraising opportunities" and finance development, especially in light of a previously disclosed "going concern" warning, the sheer magnitude of potential dilution is a significant negative for existing shareholders. The company also recently secured waivers for a debt covenant breach related to the EIB loan, which is a positive for near-term liquidity, but the associated warrants are still dilutive. Investors should monitor the outcome of these votes and any subsequent capital raises.