Stockholders Approve Doubling of Authorized Shares, Paving Way for Future Capital Raises

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Stockholders approved a proposal to double the company's authorized common stock, a crucial step for Karyopharm Therapeutics to raise capital amidst its ongoing financial challenges and 'going concern' warning.

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• Authorized Share Increase Approved

  Stockholders adopted an amendment to increase the authorized shares of common stock from 53,333,333 to 106,000,000.

• Follows Prior Proposal

  This approval follows the DEF 14A filing on January 9, 2026, which sought stockholder consent for this share increase.

• Enables Future Financing

  The increase in authorized shares provides the company with the flexibility to issue new equity, which is critical given its recent 'going concern' warning and short cash runway.

• Amendment Filed

  The Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on February 18, 2026.

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Karyopharm Therapeutics' stockholders have approved a significant increase in authorized common stock, doubling it from 53.3 million to 106 million shares. This approval is a critical development following the company's recent 'going concern' warning in its 10-K filing on February 13, 2026, and previous disclosures of a short cash runway. While this action enables the company to pursue much-needed dilutive financing to extend its operational runway and address its financial distress, it does not resolve the underlying cash flow issues. Investors should anticipate future capital raises, which are likely to be substantial and could lead to significant dilution, but are necessary for the company's near-term survival.