Scilex Holding Co. Revokes Preferred Stock Dividend, Eliminates Series 1 Preferred Shares

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Scilex Holding Co. has revoked a long-delayed preferred stock dividend and eliminated the associated Series 1 Mandatory Exchangeable Preferred Stock, simplifying its capital structure.

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• Dividend Revocation Approved

  The Board of Directors formally approved the revocation of a previously declared stock dividend consisting of 5,000,000 shares of Series 1 Mandatory Exchangeable Preferred Stock.

• Preferred Stock Designation Eliminated

  A Certificate of Elimination was filed with the State of Delaware, removing the designation of Series 1 Mandatory Exchangeable Preferred Stock and returning these shares to undesignated status.

• Capital Structure Clarified

  No Series 1 Preferred Stock was ever issued, and this action removes a potential future dilutive overhang, providing clarity to the company's capital structure.

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Scilex Holding Company's Board of Directors has officially revoked a previously declared stock dividend of 5,000,000 shares of Series 1 Mandatory Exchangeable Preferred Stock. This dividend, initially declared in October 2024, had faced multiple postponements and was never issued. The subsequent filing of a Certificate of Elimination formally removes the designation of these preferred shares, returning them to undesignated status. This action clarifies the company's capital structure and removes a long-standing potential source of future dilution, which could be viewed positively by investors seeking certainty. This follows closely on the heels of a significant strategic investment announced yesterday, suggesting a broader effort to streamline capital management.