LeonaBio Schedules Annual Meeting, Appoints New Directors, and Discloses Substantial Director Equity Awards

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LeonaBio filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting on June 22, 2026, detailing significant new equity compensation for directors, executive salary increases, and changes to its board composition following recent financing.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  LeonaBio will hold its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders virtually on June 22, 2026, to vote on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation matters.

• Board Restructuring

  Three new directors (Natalie C. Holles, Frederick P. Callori, Peter B. Silverman) were appointed in May 2026, while John M. Fluke, Jr. resigned. These changes reflect board designation rights from the December 2025 PIPE financing.

• Substantial Director Equity Compensation

  Non-employee directors are set to receive significant new equity awards in 2026, including an annual award of 28,000 stock options each and initial awards of 56,000 stock options for new directors, representing a material amount of potential future dilution.

• Executive Compensation Updates

  CEO Mark Litton's annual base salary increased to $667,000, CMO Javier San Martin to $540,000, and General Counsel Mark Worthington to $475,000, effective January 1, 2026.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key governance matters for LeonaBio's upcoming annual meeting. The most notable aspects include significant changes to the board of directors, with three new appointments and one resignation, largely influenced by the terms of the recent $90 million private placement financing. These changes reflect the evolving investor landscape and strategic direction of the company. Additionally, the company is proposing substantial new equity compensation for its non-employee directors, which, while intended to align interests, represents a material potential dilution for existing shareholders. Executive salaries also saw increases. The confirmation of stockholder approval for the Sermonix warrants resolves a prior uncertainty related to the December 2025 acquisition, providing clarity on that transaction.