Provention Bio Announces Change to a Virtual Meeting Format for the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders

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Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) has announced a shift to a virtual format for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for July 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET. This decision is made in light of ongoing public health concerns due to COVID-19, prioritizing the safety of stockholders and participants. Eligible stockholders can vote during the meeting and must have their 16-Digit Control Number to access the virtual platform. Provention Bio focuses on developing therapies for immune-mediated diseases, including their candidate teplizumab aimed at delaying type 1 diabetes onset.

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• Transition to virtual Annual Meeting enhances safety for stockholders amid COVID-19.
• Provention Bio is dedicated to innovative therapies targeting serious autoimmune diseases.

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OLDWICK, N.J., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Provention Bio, Inc., (Nasdaq: PRVB), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to intercepting and preventing immune-mediated diseases, announced today a change in the format of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") from in-person to a virtual-only meeting format due to the continuing public health impact of COVID-19 and to support the health and safety of the Company's stockholders and attendees. As previously announced, the Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET").

If you were a stockholder of record at the close of business on May 22, 2020, the Company's record date, or you hold a valid proxy for the Annual Meeting, you can vote at the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRVB2020.

A summary of the information you need to attend the Annual Meeting is provided below:

• Instructions on how to attend and participate via the Internet, including how to demonstrate proof of stock ownership, will be posted at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRVB2020;
• Assistance with questions regarding how to attend and participate via the Internet will be provided at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRVB2020 on the day of the Annual Meeting;
• Stockholders may vote and submit questions on the day of and while attending the Annual Meeting via the Internet;
• You will need your 16-Digit Control Number (provided to you in your proxy materials) to enter the Annual Meeting; and
• The proxy materials for the Annual Meeting are available at www.proxyvote.com.

We encourage you to access the Annual Meeting 10 minutes prior to the start time. Online check-in will begin at 8:50 a.m. ET. We will have technicians ready to assist you with any technical difficulties before the virtual Annual Meeting begins on the day of the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRVB2020.

About Provention Bio, Inc.
Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) is a biopharmaceutical company leveraging a transformational drug development strategy focused on the prevention or interception of immune-mediated disease. Provention's mission is to source, transform and develop therapeutic candidates targeting the high morbidity, mortality and escalating costs of autoimmune diseases. Provention's diversified portfolio includes teplizumab, a pre-commercial-stage candidate that has been shown to delay the onset of insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk patients during the presymptomatic phase of the disease. The Company's portfolio includes additional clinical product development candidates that have demonstrated proof-of-mechanism and/or proof-of-concept in other autoimmune diseases, including celiac disease and lupus.

Investor Contact:
Sam Martin, Argot Partners
Sam@argotpartners.com 
212-600-1902

Media:
Lori Rosen, LDR Communications
lori@ldrcommunications.com
917-553-6808

 

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FAQ

When is the Provention Bio 2020 Annual Meeting?

The Provention Bio 2020 Annual Meeting will be held on July 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

How can I attend the Provention Bio Annual Meeting?

Stockholders can attend the Provention Bio Annual Meeting by accessing the virtual platform at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRVB2020.

Why was the Provention Bio Annual Meeting switched to a virtual format?

The Annual Meeting was switched to a virtual format to ensure the health and safety of stockholders due to COVID-19.

What do I need to access the Provention Bio virtual meeting?

To access the Provention Bio virtual meeting, you need your 16-Digit Control Number provided in proxy materials.

What is Provention Bio's focus in biopharmaceuticals?

Provention Bio focuses on intercepting and preventing immune-mediated diseases, with products like teplizumab aimed at delaying type 1 diabetes.