Stockholders Approve Reverse Stock Split and Expanded Equity Plan

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Eloxx Pharmaceuticals' stockholders approved a reverse stock split to aid potential relisting and significantly expanded its equity incentive plan, alongside a reduction in total authorized shares.

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• Reverse Stock Split Approved

  Stockholders approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-2 and 1-for-20, at the Board's discretion within one year. This action is typically taken to increase share price for exchange listing compliance.

• Equity Incentive Plan Expanded

  Stockholders ratified an amendment to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the shares available for issuance to 20,000,000 and the incentive stock option (ISO) limit to 30,000,000 shares, which represents significant potential future dilution.

• Authorized Shares Decreased

  Stockholders approved an amendment to decrease the total authorized common stock from 500,000,000 to 100,000,000 shares, which helps to mitigate overall potential dilution.

• Actions Pending Effectiveness

  These stockholder actions will not become effective until a definitive information statement on Schedule 14C is filed and mailed, and at least 20 calendar days have elapsed.

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This 8-K confirms stockholder approval for several critical corporate actions previously proposed by the board, as noted in the PRE 14C filed on April 28, 2026. The approved reverse stock split, ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-20, is a common strategy for micro-cap companies like Eloxx Pharmaceuticals to increase their share price and potentially regain compliance with exchange listing requirements. While necessary for relisting, reverse splits do not alter the company's fundamental value and can sometimes be perceived negatively by investors. Concurrently, stockholders approved a substantial increase in shares available for the equity incentive plan, which introduces significant potential dilution. This dilutive effect is partially offset by the approval to decrease the total authorized common stock from 500 million to 100 million shares, reducing the overall headroom for future share issuance. Investors should monitor the timing and specific ratio of the reverse split and the impact of future equity awards.