Shareholders to Vote on Equity Plans with Significant Potential Dilution

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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval for new equity incentive plans that could result in a potential dilution of approximately 12.9% of fully-diluted shares.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is set for June 17, 2026, to be held virtually.

• Proposed 2026 Stock Plan

  Shareholders will vote on a new stock plan authorizing 971,145 shares, representing a potential overhang of 11.3% of fully-diluted shares.

• Proposed 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  An additional 460,840 shares are proposed for the ESPP, further contributing to potential dilution.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The combined new share authorizations from the Stock Plan and ESPP could lead to a total potential dilution of approximately 12.9% of fully-diluted shares.

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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is seeking shareholder approval for its 2026 Stock Plan and 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The 2026 Stock Plan proposes a total reserve of 971,145 shares, which, combined with existing dilutive securities, represents a potential overhang of 11.3% of fully-diluted shares. The 2026 ESPP seeks to reserve an additional 460,840 shares. Together, these new authorizations represent a substantial potential dilution of approximately 12.9% of the company's fully-diluted share count. While the company reported strong 2025 performance with Rezdiffra sales of $958.4 million and pipeline expansion, this level of potential dilution is a material consideration for investors. The plans are intended for talent attraction and retention, which is common in the life sciences sector, but the magnitude of the proposed share reserves is significant.