Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split, Board Amends Bylaws & Executive Agreements

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Revelation Biosciences shareholders approved a reverse stock split, a key move for Nasdaq compliance, while the Board updated executive severance and corporate governance bylaws.

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• Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split

  Stockholders granted discretionary authority to the Board to effect one or more reverse stock splits at a ratio of one-for-two to one-for-250 within one year. This is a crucial step for maintaining Nasdaq listing compliance.

• Executive Employment Agreements Amended

  Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreements were entered into with CEO James Rolke and CFO Chester S. Zygmont, III, increasing change-in-control severance benefits and establishing a three-year initial term.

• Bylaws Amended for Corporate Governance

  The Board adopted amendments to the company's bylaws, including enhanced advance notice requirements for director nominations, a formal definition of 'Cause' for director and officer removal, and an emergency succession plan for the CEO and CFO.

• Director Elected

  Jennifer Carver, BSN, MBA, was elected as a Class A director to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.

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Revelation Biosciences' shareholders have approved a reverse stock split, a critical step for the micro-cap company to maintain its Nasdaq listing amidst ongoing financial challenges and a going concern warning. The Board also updated executive employment agreements, increasing change-in-control severance for the CEO and CFO, and adopted new bylaws to enhance advance notice requirements for shareholder nominations and establish emergency succession plans. These actions are aimed at corporate stability and compliance but also reflect the company's precarious financial position.