Vaxart Announces Withdrawal of Reverse Stock Split Proposal
Rhea-AI Summary
Vaxart (OTCQX: VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in oral recombinant pill vaccines, has announced the withdrawal of its reverse stock split proposal. CEO Steven Lo emphasized that the company will maintain frequent stockholder communication while focusing on advancing their oral pill vaccine platform technology.
The decision comes after receiving constructive feedback from stockholders, with management expressing commitment to creating long-term value through their proprietary vaccine delivery platform development.
Positive
- Company demonstrates responsiveness to shareholder feedback by withdrawing reverse split proposal
- Management maintains focus on core vaccine platform development
Negative
- Company remains listed on OTCQX rather than major exchange
- Withdrawal suggests potential difficulty in gaining shareholder support for strategic initiatives
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, VXRT gained 0.55%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX: VXRT) (“Vaxart” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, announced that it has withdrawn its reverse stock split proposal.
“After careful consideration, we have decided to officially withdraw our reverse stock split proposal. Moving forward, we will continue to communicate frequently with our stockholders across multiple channels,” said Steven Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Vaxart. “At the same time and more importantly, our team remains intensely focused on advancing the science behind our promising oral pill vaccine platform to create significant long-term value for all our stockholders.”
Vaxart’s Board and management team thanks its stockholders for their constructive feedback and looks forward to continued engagement.
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 pills that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration and eliminate the risk of needle-stick injury. Vaxart believes that its proprietary pill 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 pill vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus and influenza, 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.
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Contact
Vaxart Media and Investor Relations
Matt Steinberg
FINN Partners
IR@vaxart.com
(646) 871-8481
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