Shareholders to Vote on Significant Equity Plan Expansions and Director Retirement

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Fennec Pharmaceuticals is seeking shareholder approval for two equity incentive plans that could result in over 30% potential dilution, alongside a board reduction due to a director's retirement.

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• Significant Equity Plan Expansion Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the shares reserved for the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan by 1.5 million, bringing the total to 10 million shares, representing approximately 28.81% of current outstanding shares.

• New Inducement Equity Plan Introduced

  A new 2026 Equity Inducement Plan for 600,000 shares is proposed, representing an additional 1.73% of current outstanding shares, specifically for newly hired employees.

• Director Retirement and Board Size Reduction

  Rostislav Raykov, a former CEO and director, will retire from the Board, reducing its size from six to five members. His departure is noted as a retirement and not due to disagreement.

• Annual Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for June 10, 2026, where these and other routine proposals, including director elections and auditor appointments, will be voted upon.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably two equity incentive plans that could lead to substantial shareholder dilution. The proposed increase to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, adding 1.5 million shares, and the adoption of a new 2026 Equity Inducement Plan for 600,000 shares, collectively represent a significant potential dilution of over 30% of current outstanding shares. While these plans are intended for employee incentives, the magnitude of potential future share issuance is a material consideration for existing shareholders. Additionally, a long-serving director and former CEO, Rostislav Raykov, is retiring from the board, which will reduce the board's size.