Stockholders Approve Reverse Split to Avoid Delisting, Authorize Significant Warrant Dilution

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HCW Biologics shareholders approved a reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing and authorized the issuance of over 5.4 million shares from warrants, including repricing 3 million warrants to $0.6055, signaling significant potential dilution.

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• Reverse Stock Split Approved

  Shareholders approved a reverse stock split in a range of 1:5 to 1:20, a critical measure to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and avoid delisting.

• Warrant Issuance Authorized

  Stockholders approved the issuance of up to 2,477,292 shares upon exercise of Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 17, 2026.

• Warrant Repricing Approved

  Stockholders also approved repricing 3,020,410 existing warrants (issued November 20, 2025) to an exercise price of $0.6055 per share, making them more likely to be exercised.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The combined authorization for warrant exercises represents over 5.4 million shares, which could lead to substantial dilution for existing shareholders if exercised, especially with the repriced warrants now in-the-money.

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This 8-K reports critical shareholder approvals from the Annual Meeting. The approval of a reverse stock split (1:5 to 1:20) is a necessary step to regain Nasdaq compliance and avoid delisting, a major risk previously disclosed. Additionally, shareholders authorized the issuance of over 5.4 million shares from existing warrants and approved the repricing of another 3 million warrants to a lower exercise price of $0.6055. This authorization paves the way for substantial dilution, as these warrants represent a significant portion of the company's current outstanding shares and are likely to be exercised given the current stock price is above the exercise price.