Shareholders to Vote on 50% Increase in Authorized Stock, Enabling Significant Future Capital Raises

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Relay Therapeutics has filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting, seeking shareholder approval to increase authorized common stock by 50%, which could lead to significant future dilution but also provides substantial financial flexibility.

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• Proposed Increase in Authorized Common Stock

  Shareholders will vote on a proposal to amend the company's certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized common shares from 300,000,000 to 450,000,000. This follows a preliminary proxy statement filed on April 16, 2026.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  If all 150,000,000 newly authorized shares were issued, it would represent a potential dilution of approximately 79.28% based on the 189,209,453 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.

• Strategic Flexibility for Capital Raising

  The company states the additional shares would provide flexibility for various corporate purposes, including raising capital, potential strategic transactions (mergers, acquisitions), future equity compensation, and general working capital needs. An existing 'at-the-market' program allows for the sale of up to $250.0 million in common stock.

• Director Not Standing for Re-election

  Sekar Kathiresan, M.D. will not be nominated for re-election as a Class III director, and his service on the board will conclude at the Annual Meeting.

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This definitive proxy statement formalizes the company's request for shareholder approval to increase authorized common stock by 50%, from 300 million to 450 million shares. This proposal, previously outlined in a preliminary proxy, represents a substantial potential dilution of approximately 79% if all additional shares were issued. While dilutive, this move provides Relay Therapeutics with significant flexibility for future capital raises, strategic transactions, and equity compensation, which is crucial for a life sciences company. The timing follows recent positive clinical data, suggesting the company is positioning itself to leverage improved sentiment for potential financing activities. Shareholders will also vote on executive compensation and director elections, including the departure of one director.