Stockholders Approve Massive Dilution for Asset Purchase and Equity Plan

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Stockholders of Tempest Therapeutics approved the issuance of 8.27 million shares for an asset purchase and an increase of 1.41 million shares for the equity incentive plan, leading to extreme dilution for current shareholders.

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• Massive Share Issuance Approved for Asset Purchase

  Stockholders approved the issuance of 8,268,495 shares of common stock for an asset purchase, a transaction valued at approximately $23.06 million based on the current stock price.

• Significant Equity Incentive Plan Expansion

  An additional 1,410,000 shares were approved for the company's equity incentive plan, valued at approximately $3.93 million based on the current stock price.

• Stockholder Rights Plan Extended

  The limited duration stockholder rights plan was extended until October 10, 2026, continuing the existing anti-takeover measure.

• Annual Meeting Conducted

  The company successfully held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 27, 2026, addressing the Nasdaq non-compliance notice from January 9, 2026, regarding the failure to hold an annual meeting.

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Tempest Therapeutics' stockholders approved the issuance of 8.27 million shares for an asset purchase, a transaction valued at approximately $23.06 million based on the current stock price. This represents a dilutive event significantly larger than the company's current market capitalization. Additionally, 1.41 million shares were added to the equity incentive plan, valued at approximately $3.93 million, further increasing potential dilution. These approvals, while potentially providing capital or assets, will substantially dilute existing shareholders and raise significant concerns about the company's capital structure and future per-share value.