Vaxart Resolves Proxy Contest, Adds New Independent Director, and Enhances Governance

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Vaxart has reached an agreement with an activist stockholder group, ending a proxy contest and leading to the appointment of a new independent director and several corporate governance improvements.

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• Proxy Contest Resolution

  Vaxart entered a Cooperation Agreement with a stockholder group, ending a proxy contest for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The stockholder group withdrew its director nominations and demand to inspect books and records.

• New Independent Director Appointment

  The company and the stockholder group will mutually agree upon and appoint a new independent director to the Board within 60-90 days following the Annual Meeting. This director will also join the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

• Governance Enhancements

  The Board will adopt a resignation policy for directors in uncontested elections, implement stock ownership guidelines for directors, and form new Clinical and Regulatory Affairs and Stockholder Engagement Committees.

• Expense Reimbursement

  Vaxart agreed to reimburse the stockholder group for up to $650,000 in expenses related to the proxy contest and engagement efforts.

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This 8-K details a Cooperation Agreement that resolves a proxy contest with a stockholder group. The agreement includes significant corporate governance enhancements, such as the appointment of a new independent director, the formation of new board committees, and the adoption of director stock ownership and resignation policies. This resolution removes uncertainty and potential distractions for management, allowing the company to focus on its strategic objectives, especially after recently achieving profitability.