Vaxart Provides New Update on Proxy Voting and Urges All Stockholders of Record as of April 11, 2022, to Vote by August 3, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: VXRT) announced its request for stockholders to vote on Proxy Proposal #2, which aims to increase authorized shares to 250 million. As of now, 49.1% of shares have voted in favor, needing an additional 0.9% for approval by the August 3, 2022, deadline. Notably, over 80% of the votes cast so far support the proposal, with backing from leading proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis. CEO Andrei Floroiu emphasized the proposal's importance for business growth and competitive positioning.
- Over 80% of shares voted are in favor of Proposal #2.
- Support from leading proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis.
- Proposal #2 aims to increase authorized shares to 250 million, facilitating business growth.
- Proposal #2 requires an additional 0.9% of outstanding shares to pass.
Key Proposal #2 Needs an Additional
Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, Support Proposal #2
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: VXRT) today urged its stockholders of record on April 11, 2022, to vote on its proxy if they have not yet done so and encouraged them to vote yes on all Proxy Proposals, including Proxy Proposal #2.
The Company also reminded those who have previously voted against Proxy Proposal #2 that they can change their vote in favor of the proposal if their ballots are cast by the deadline of Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Proposal #2 is an amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of its common stock to 250 million shares.
“Proposal #2 is important for shareholders and for the company, because it would enable us to continue to work to unlock and create value by investing in the business so that we can progress our programs,” said Andrei Floroiu, Vaxart Chief Executive Officer. “It would also allow us to maintain a strong balance sheet and remain in a strong competitive position, and it would enable us to continue to attract and retain key talent. We strongly urge shareholders to vote before the August 3, 2022, deadline.
“The vast majority of the shares voted, over
A recording of the Investor Q&A webcast can be found here, and a transcript from the webcast can be found here.
Both leading independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass Lewis, recommend that shareholders support Proposal #2. More details on Proposal #2 can be found on the Investor FAQ page here.
Vaxart’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was adjourned to Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Stockholders of record on April 11, 2022, are encouraged to vote over the internet at (1) http://www.proxyvote.com, (2) by telephone by calling the toll-free number (800) 690-6903, or (3) if you elected to receive printed proxy materials by mail, by marking, dating, and signing your proxy card and returning it in the accompanying postage-paid envelope.
Vaxart stockholders who need assistance in voting their shares may contact Vaxart’s proxy solicitor MORROW SODALI by email at Vxrt.info@investor.morrowsodali.com or by phone at (203) 658-9400 (international) or (800) 662-5200 (Toll-Free).
Stockholders of Vaxart are also urged to read the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed by Vaxart with the SEC on April 28, 2022, and all other relevant documents filed with the SEC for important information about Proposal #2 and the other proposals to be voted on at the annual meeting.
About Vaxart
Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are designed to be administered using tablets that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration and eliminate the risk of needle-stick injury. Vaxart believes that its proprietary tablet vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications. Vaxart’s development programs currently include tablet vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus, seasonal influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart’s first immune-oncology indication. Vaxart has filed broad domestic and international patent applications covering its proprietary technology and creations for oral vaccination using adenovirus and TLR3 agonists.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding Vaxart's strategy, prospects, plans and objectives, results from preclinical and clinical trials, commercialization agreements and licenses, and beliefs and expectations of management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be accompanied by such words as "should," "believe," "could," "potential," "will," "expected," “anticipate,” "plan," and other words and terms of similar meaning. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Vaxart's ability to develop and commercialize its product candidates, including its vaccine booster products; Vaxart's expectations regarding clinical results and trial data; and Vaxart's expectations with respect to the effectiveness of its product candidates. Vaxart may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions, or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions, expectations, and projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that Vaxart makes, including uncertainties inherent in research and development, including the ability to meet anticipated clinical endpoints, commencement, and/or completion dates for clinical trials, regulatory submission dates, regulatory approval dates, and/or launch dates, as well as the possibility of unfavorable new clinical data and further analyses of existing clinical data; the risk that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments by regulatory authorities; whether regulatory authorities will be satisfied with the design of and results from the clinical studies; decisions by regulatory authorities impacting labeling, manufacturing processes, and safety that could affect the availability or commercial potential of any product candidate, including the possibility that Vaxart's product candidates may not be approved by the FDA or non-U.S. regulatory authorities; that, even if approved by the FDA or non-U.S. regulatory authorities, Vaxart's product candidates may not achieve broad market acceptance; that a Vaxart collaborator may not attain development and commercial milestones; that Vaxart or its partners may experience manufacturing issues and delays due to events within, or outside of, Vaxart's or its partners' control; difficulties in production, particularly in scaling up initial production, including difficulties with production costs and yields, quality control, including stability of the product candidate and quality assurance testing, shortages of qualified personnel or key raw materials, and compliance with strictly enforced federal, state, and foreign regulations; that Vaxart may not be able to obtain, maintain, and enforce necessary patent and other intellectual property protection; that Vaxart's capital resources may be inadequate; Vaxart's ability to resolve pending legal matters; Vaxart's ability to obtain sufficient capital to fund its operations on terms acceptable to Vaxart, if at all; the impact of government healthcare proposals and policies; competitive factors; and other risks described in the "Risk Factors" sections of Vaxart's Quarterly and Annual Reports filed with the SEC. Vaxart does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Contacts
| Vaxart Media Relations: | Investor Relations: |
| Mark Herr | Andrew Blazier |
| Vaxart, Inc. | FINN Partners |
| mherr@vaxart.com | IR@vaxart.com |
| (203) 517-8957 | (646) 871-8486 |
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