Shareholders to Vote on Massive Dilution for Nasdaq Compliance and Critical Funding

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Transcode Therapeutics is holding an annual meeting to vote on highly dilutive proposals, including the conversion of preferred stock and convertible notes, which are essential for the company to raise critical capital, maintain Nasdaq listing compliance, and continue operations amidst a 'going concern' warning.

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• Massive Potential Dilution from Preferred Stock Conversions

  Shareholders will vote on approving the conversion of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock into 14,658,054 shares of common stock. Failure to approve this by December 31, 2026, could trigger a repurchase option with a material adverse effect on the company and impact Nasdaq compliance.

• Critical Funding Contingent on Shareholder Approval

  Approval is sought for the issuance of common stock under a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) and Convertible Notes. This includes a $5.0 million Second Convertible Note, with $4.75 million in proceeds, explicitly stated as 'necessary to support operations and to continue our clinical trial.' The total potential shares from these transactions and preferred stock conversions amount to over 17.7 million new common shares.

• Nasdaq Listing Compliance at Stake

  The company received a Nasdaq deficiency notice for failing to meet minimum stockholders' equity. Approval of Proposal 1 is expected to help regain compliance by reclassifying Series A Preferred Stock from temporary equity to permanent equity.

• Significant Increase in Stock Option Pool

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the shares available for issuance under the 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan by 1,734,262 shares, further adding to potential future dilution.

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Transcode Therapeutics is seeking shareholder approval for several proposals critical to its financial viability and Nasdaq listing compliance. The most significant proposals involve the potential issuance of over 17.7 million new common shares through the conversion of preferred stock and convertible notes, representing an approximate 1866% dilution to current shareholders. Failure to approve these measures, particularly the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, could trigger a repurchase option with a material adverse effect on the company and prevent it from receiving $4.75 million in crucial funding from the Yorkville SEPA, which is necessary to support operations and clinical trials. The company is currently operating under a 'going concern' warning and faces a Nasdaq delisting notice due to insufficient stockholders' equity, which these approvals are intended to address. Additionally, shareholders will vote on increasing the stock option plan by 1.73 million shares, further adding to potential dilution.