Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split and Expanded Equity Plan

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Klotho Neurosciences' stockholders approved a reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance and an increase in shares for its equity incentive plan, resolving key corporate governance proposals.

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• Reverse Stock Split Approved

  Stockholders approved a reverse stock split with a ratio between 1-for-2 and 1-for-50, as determined by the Board of Directors, a critical step to regain Nasdaq compliance. This follows the definitive proxy statement filed on January 23, 2026.

• Equity Incentive Plan Expanded

  An amendment to the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan was approved, increasing the number of shares reserved for issuance by 10,000,000, which represents significant potential dilution.

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This 8-K reports the successful shareholder vote on two critical proposals. The approval of the reverse stock split, with a ratio between 1-for-2 and 1-for-50, is a necessary step for Klotho Neurosciences to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, which was a significant overhang on the company. While reverse stock splits are often viewed negatively, this approval provides a path to maintain the company's listing, crucial for its access to capital markets. Concurrently, the approval to increase the shares available under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan by 10,000,000 shares introduces significant potential dilution, representing approximately 13.6% of the current outstanding shares. Investors should monitor the specific reverse split ratio chosen by the Board and the subsequent impact on share price and liquidity, as well as the utilization of the expanded equity plan.