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20/20 Biolabs, Inc.
15810 Gaither Road, Suite 235
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
[ ], 2026
Dear Fellow Stockholders:
You are cordially invited
to attend a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) of 20/20 Biolabs, Inc. (“we,” “us,”
“our” or the “Company”) that will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and any postponement,
adjournment or continuation thereof. We will hold the Special Meeting in a virtual format via live webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/go/AIDX2026SGM.
On or about [ ], 2026, we
expect to mail a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials to our stockholders. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy
Materials contains instructions on how to access our proxy statement, how to vote, and how to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials
by mail. If you requested to receive printed proxy materials, you may submit your proxy or voting instructions by completing, signing,
dating and returning your proxy card or voting instruction form in the envelope provided.
It is important that your
shares be represented and voted at the Special Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please vote as soon as
possible. You may vote online, as well as by telephone or fax, or by mailing a proxy card or voting instruction form. Returning the proxy
card or voting instruction form or voting online or by telephone or fax does not deprive you of your right to attend the Special Meeting
virtually and to vote your shares at the Special Meeting. Voting now will not limit your right to change your vote or to attend the Special
Meeting.
Thank you for your ongoing
support.
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20/20 Biolabs, Inc.
15810 Gaither Road, Suite 235
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 9,
2026
To the Stockholders of 20/20 Biolabs, Inc. –
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) of 20/20 Biolabs, Inc. (“we,” “us,”
“our” or the “Company”) will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Special Meeting
will be a virtual stockholder meeting conducted via live webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/go/AIDX2026SGM. The purpose of the
Special Meeting will be the following:
| 1. | To authorize the Company’s board of directors, in its
discretion, to implement one or more reverse stock splits of the Company’s outstanding common stock at a cumulative ratio of not
less than 1-for-2 and not more than 1-for-250 at any time prior to December 31, 2028. |
| 2. | To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later
date if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal at the time of the
Special Meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
In addition, stockholders
may be asked to vote on such other business as may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
The foregoing items of business
are more fully described in the proxy statement accompanying this notice or made available online. The proxy statement provides a detailed
description of the business to be conducted at the Special Meeting and we urge you to read the proxy statement, including the appendices,
carefully and in their entirety.
Only stockholders of the
Company as of the close of business on [ ], 2026 (the “Record Date”) and their proxies are entitled to notice of, to attend
and/or to vote at the Special Meeting and any postponements, adjournments or continuations thereof.
All stockholders as of the
Record Date are cordially invited to attend the Special Meeting. You are urged to vote even if you sold your shares after the Record Date.
You may vote online, as well as by telephone or fax, or by mailing a proxy card or voting instruction form. Further instructions regarding
voting rights and the matters to be voted upon are presented in the accompanying proxy statement.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR
SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING. ACCORDINGLY, AFTER
READING THE PROXY STATEMENT, PLEASE PROMPTLY SUBMIT YOUR PROXY OR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. PLEASE NOTE
THAT EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ENSURE THAT YOUR SHARES
WILL BE REPRESENTED.
Regardless of the number
of shares that you own, your vote will be important. Thank you for your continued support, interest and investment in the Company.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING
THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 2026.
The proxy statement
is available free of charge at www.iproxydirect.com/AIDX. Information on this website, other than this proxy statement, is not a part
of this proxy statement.
Please sign, date and promptly
return the proxy card or voting instruction form, or grant a proxy and give voting instructions online or by telephone or fax, so that
you may be represented at the Special Meeting. Instructions are on the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, your proxy
card or on the voting instruction form provided by your bank, broker, or other nominee.
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20/20 Biolabs, Inc.
15810 Gaither Road, Suite 235
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
PROXY STATEMENT
The board of directors of
20/20 Biolabs, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”), is soliciting proxies to be
used at a Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held solely via live webcast on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
and for any postponement, adjournment or continuation thereof (the “Special Meeting”). To access the live webcast, go to https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/go/AIDX2026SGM.
On or about [ ], 2026, we
expect to mail a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) to our stockholders of record as of [ ],
2026 (the “Record Date”) containing instructions on how to access our proxy statement, how to vote, and how to receive a paper
copy of the proxy materials by mail.
This proxy statement summarizes
information about the proposals to be considered at the Special Meeting and other information you may find useful in determining how to
vote.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROXY PROCESS AND VOTING |
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| PROPOSAL 1 – REVERSE STOCK SPLIT |
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| Overview |
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| Reasons for the Reverse Stock Split |
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| Factors Influencing the Board of Directors’ Discretion in Implementing the Reverse Stock Split |
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| Potential Effects of the Proposed Reverse Stock Split |
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| Effects on Ownership by Individual Stockholders |
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| No Dissenters’ Rights |
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| Vote Required |
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| PROPOSAL 2 – ADJOURNMENT |
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| SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| Other Matters |
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| Stockholder Proposals for Next Annual Meeting |
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROXY PROCESS AND VOTING
Why am I receiving these materials?
We are providing this proxy
statement in connection with the solicitation by our board of directors of proxies to be voted at the Special Meeting. This proxy statement
contains important information for you to consider when deciding how to vote on the matters brought before the Special Meeting. You are
invited to attend the Special Meeting to vote on the proposals described in this proxy statement. However, you do not need to attend the
Special Meeting to vote your shares. Instead, you may vote your shares using one of the other voting methods described below. Whether
or not you expect to attend the Special Meeting, please vote your shares as soon as possible in order to ensure your representation at
the Special Meeting.
Your vote is very important.
Please submit your vote online or by telephone, fax or mail as soon as possible by following the voting instructions on the proxy card
or the Notice, even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting. If you hold your shares in an account at a bank, broker, dealer or other
nominee, follow the instructions provided by your nominee on your voting instruction form or otherwise to vote your shares. Voting your
shares by proxy ensures that if you are unable to attend the Special Meeting, your shares will be voted at the Special Meeting. Voting
now will not limit your right to change your vote or to attend the Special Meeting.
What proposals will be voted on at the Special Meeting?
Two Proposals are scheduled
to be voted on at the Special Meeting:
| ● | Proposal 1 — To authorize the Company’s board
of directors, in its discretion, to implement one or more reverse stock splits of the Company’s outstanding common stock at a cumulative
ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not more than 1-for-250 at any time prior to December 31, 2028; and |
| ● | Proposal 2 — to approve the adjournment of the Special
Meeting to a later date if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal
at the time of the Special Meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
In addition, you are entitled
to vote on any other matters that are properly brought before the Special Meeting.
What are the Board’s recommendations?
Our board of directors recommends
that you vote “FOR” each Proposal. We describe each Proposal and the board’s reason for its recommendation below.
Will there be any other items of business on the agenda?
We do not expect any other items of business beyond
those described in this proxy statement because the deadline for stockholder proposals and nominations has already passed. Nonetheless,
in case there is an unforeseen need, the proxy card gives discretionary authority to the persons named on the proxy with respect to any
other matters that might be properly brought before the Special Meeting. The proxy holders intend to vote the proxy in accordance with
their judgment.
How do I attend the Special Meeting?
You will be able to attend
the Special Meeting online. To attend the Special Meeting online, go to https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/go/AIDX2026SGM. To participate
in the Special Meeting, you will need the control number included on your Notice, proxy card or voting instruction form. The Special Meeting
webcast will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 9, 2026. We encourage you to access the meeting prior to the start
time.
Your vote is very important.
Please submit your votes even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting.
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Who is entitled to vote?
Stockholders holding our
common stock at the close of business on the Record Date may vote at the Special Meeting. On the Record Date, there were [ ] shares of
common stock outstanding, with each share being entitled to one (1) vote. You may vote all shares owned by you as of the Record Date,
including (i) shares held directly in your name as the stockholder of record and (ii) shares held for you as the beneficial owner in street
name through a broker, bank or other nominee.
Stockholder of Record.
If, on the Record Date, your shares were registered directly in your name with the transfer agent for our common stock, VStock Transfer,
LLC, you are considered, with respect to those shares, the “stockholder of record.”
Beneficial Owner.
If, on the Record Date, your shares were held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, you are considered the “beneficial
owner” of shares held in “street name.” Your broker, bank or nominee is considered the stockholder of record with respect
to those shares. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker, bank or nominee how to vote your shares.
What is the quorum requirement?
A quorum of stockholders
is necessary to hold a valid Special Meeting. A quorum will be present if stockholders holding one-third of the shares of common stock
issued and outstanding and entitled to vote as of the Record Date are present at the Special Meeting or represented by proxy. If there
is no quorum, the Chairman of the Board may adjourn the Special Meeting to another time or place.
How do I vote my shares?
Registered stockholders may
vote on matters that are properly presented at the Special Meeting in the following ways:
| ● | By submitting your vote online; |
| ● | By submitting your vote telephonically; |
| ● | By completing the proxy card (if you received a paper proxy card) and returning it by fax; |
| ● | By completing the proxy card (if you received a paper proxy card) and returning it to the address noted;
or |
| ● | By attending and voting your shares at the Special Meeting. |
We are offering registered
stockholders the opportunity to vote their shares by telephone, fax or online. Stockholders may vote by telephone, fax or online by following
the procedures described on the Notice or proxy card. To vote via telephone or online, please have the Notice or proxy card in hand and
call the number or go to the website listed on the Notice or proxy card and follow the instructions. The telephone and Internet voting
procedures are designed to authenticate stockholders’ identities, to allow stockholders to give their voting instructions, and to
confirm that stockholders’ instructions have been recorded properly.
If your shares are held in
a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, follow the instructions provided by your broker, bank or other nominee for voting
your shares prior to the Special Meeting.
The instructions by which
you may vote your shares at the Special Meeting differ based on whether you hold shares in your name as the stockholder of record or beneficially
in street name. Shares held beneficially in street name may be voted at the Special Meeting only if you first obtain a legal proxy from
the broker, bank or other nominee that holds your shares as of the Record Date. We are not involved in the provision of legal proxies
from brokers to beneficial stockholders. If either you do not request a legal proxy prior to the Special Meeting or your broker fails
to provide you with a legal proxy, then you will not be able to vote at the Special Meeting.
Even if you plan to attend
the virtual Special Meeting, we recommend that you also submit your proxy or voting instructions online or by telephone, fax or mail so
that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend the Special Meeting.
Can I change my vote after submitting my proxy?
If you are a stockholder
of record, you may revoke your proxy at any time prior to the vote at the Special Meeting. If you submitted your proxy online or by telephone
or fax, you may revoke your proxy with a later online, telephone or faxed proxy, as the case may be. If you submitted your proxy by mail,
you must file with our Secretary a written notice of revocation or deliver, prior to the vote at the Special Meeting, a valid, later-dated
proxy. Attendance at the Special Meeting will not have the effect of revoking a proxy unless you give written notice of revocation to
the Secretary before the proxy is exercised or you vote by ballot at the Special Meeting. If you are a beneficial owner, you may vote
by submitting new voting instructions to your broker, bank or nominee, or by obtaining a legal proxy prior to the Special Meeting and
attending the meeting and voting.
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How are votes counted?
You may vote “FOR,”
“AGAINST” or “ABSTAIN” on each Proposal. Abstentions are included in the determination of the number of shares
present at the Special Meeting for determining a quorum.
What vote is required to approve each item?
Proposal 1 will be approved
if the votes cast for Proposal 1 exceed the votes cast against it. An abstention is not a “vote cast.” Accordingly, abstentions
will have no effect on the outcome of Proposal 1.
Approval Proposal 2 requires
the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting. An abstention
is not an “affirmative vote,” but an abstaining stockholder is considered “entitled to vote” at the Special Meeting.
Accordingly, an abstention will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” Proposal 2.
What are broker non-votes and what effect do they have on the Proposals?
If you hold your shares beneficially
in street name and do not provide your broker, bank or nominee with voting instructions, your shares may constitute “broker non-votes.”
Generally, broker non-votes occur when a broker (i) has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner with respect to a particular
proposal and (ii) lacks discretionary voting power to vote those shares with respect to that particular proposal.
A broker is entitled to vote
shares held for a beneficial owner on “routine” matters, such as Proposal 2, without instructions from the beneficial owner
of those shares. On the other hand, absent instructions from the beneficial owner of such shares, a broker is not entitled to vote shares
held for a beneficial owner on “non-routine” matters, such as Proposal 1.
Broker non-votes are counted
for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists for the transaction of business at the Special Meeting. Delaware law provides that
if broker non-votes occur in connection with the vote on a matter, the shares for which the broker non-votes occur are not deemed present
and entitled to vote on such matter. Accordingly, broker non-votes, if any, will have no effect on any of the Proposals.
What does it mean if I receive more than one Notice or proxy card
from the Company?
You may receive more than
one set of proxy materials, including multiple Notices or proxy cards, if you hold shares that are registered in more than one account.
Please vote the Notice or proxy card for every account you own. The latest dated vote you submit will be counted.
Why are you holding a virtual meeting instead of a physical meeting?
We believe a virtual meeting
format helps to facilitate stockholder attendance and participation by enabling stockholders to participate fully, and equally, from any
location around the world.
I am a shareholder, and I only received a copy
of the Notice in the mail. How may I obtain a full set of the proxy materials?
In accordance with the “notice
and access” rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), we may furnish proxy materials, including this
proxy statement, to our stockholders of record and beneficial owners by providing access to such documents on the Internet instead of
mailing printed copies. Stockholders will not receive printed copies of the proxy materials unless they request them. Instead, the Notice,
which was mailed to our stockholders, will instruct you as to how you may access and review all of the proxy materials on the Internet.
If you would like to receive a paper or electronic copy of our proxy materials, you should follow the instructions for requesting such
materials in the Notice.
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I share an address with another stockholder,
and we received only one printed copy of the proxy materials. How may I obtain an additional copy of the proxy materials?
We have adopted a procedure
called “householding,” which the SEC has approved. Under this procedure, we deliver a single copy of the Notice and, if applicable,
the proxy materials, to multiple stockholders who share the same address unless we have received contrary instructions from one or more
of the stockholders. This procedure reduces our printing costs, mailing costs and fees. Stockholders who participate in householding will
continue to receive separate proxy cards. Upon written or oral request, we will deliver promptly a separate copy of the Notice and, if
applicable, the proxy materials, to any stockholder at a shared address to which we have delivered a single copy of any of these documents.
To receive a separate copy, or, if a stockholder is receiving multiple copies, to request that we only send a single copy of the Notice
and, if applicable, the proxy materials, stockholders may contact us at the following address and telephone number:
20/20 Biolabs, Inc.
15810 Gaither Road, Suite 235
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Tel: 240-453-6339 ext. 115
Email: investors@2020biolabs.com
Stockholders who hold shares
in street name (as described above) may contact their brokerage firm, bank, broker-dealer or other similar organization to request information
about householding.
Who pays the cost of proxy solicitation?
The costs and expenses of
soliciting the proxy accompanying this proxy statement from stockholders will be borne by us. Our employees, officers, directors and director
nominees may solicit proxies in person, by telephone or by electronic communication. None of these individuals will receive any additional
or special compensation for doing this, but they may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. We may engage the services of
proxy solicitors to assist us in the distribution of proxy materials and the solicitation of votes, for which we will pay customary fees
plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, we may reimburse brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries
for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding proxy and solicitation material to the beneficial owners of our shares.
Who will tabulate the votes?
Our officers are authorized
to designate an inspector of elections for the meeting. All votes will be tabulated as required by Delaware law, the state of our incorporation,
by an appropriate inspector of election appointed for the Special Meeting.
How can I find out the results of the voting at the Special Meeting?
Voting results will be announced
by the filing of a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days after the Special Meeting. If final voting results
are unavailable at that time, we will file an amended Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of the day the final results
are available.
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PROPOSAL 1 – REVERSE STOCK
SPLIT
Overview
We are seeking stockholder
approval to authorize our board of directors, in its discretion, to implement one or more reverse stock splits of our outstanding common
stock at a cumulative ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not more than 1-for-250 at any time prior to December 31, 2028. Our board believes
that approval of this Proposal to effect one or more reverse stock splits and to determine the ratio, as opposed to approval of an immediate
single reverse stock split at a specific ratio, and to effect such reverse stock splits at any time prior to December 31, 2028, will provide
our board with maximum flexibility to react to current market conditions and therefore to achieve the purposes of a reverse stock split,
if implemented, and to act in the best interests of our stockholders.
To effect a reverse stock
split, we would file an amendment to our certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The form of
amendment to effect a proposed reverse stock split is attached to this Proxy Statement as Annex A. If our board elects to implement
one or more reverse stock splits as approved by our stockholders, then the number of shares of our common stock will be reduced in accordance
with the selected ratio for the reverse stock split. Any fractional share resulting from the selected exchange ratio for a single reverse
stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share. The par value of our common stock would remain unchanged at $0.01 per share.
Any reverse stock split would become effective upon the filing of an amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
Reasons for the Reverse Stock Split
Our board of directors believes
that stockholders should provide for the right to implement one or more reverse stock splits to enable us to use a reverse stock split
if required to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s bid price rule, and to generally enhance the acceptability and marketability of our
common stock.
On July 17, 2026, we received
a written notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that we were not in compliance with the $1.00
closing bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Bid Price Rule”) for the 30 consecutive
business days from June 3, 2026 to July 16, 2026. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we have been granted a 180-calendar day
compliance period, or until January 13, 2027, to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule. To regain compliance, the closing bid price
of our common stock must be at least $1.00 per share for at least ten (10) consecutive business days during the 180-calendar day compliance
period. In the event that we are not in compliance by January 13, 2027, we may be afforded a second 180-calendar day compliance period.
To qualify for this additional time, we will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for the market value of publicly held
shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Bid Price Rule, and will need
to provide written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period. If we do not regain compliance
within the allotted compliance period(s), including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, Nasdaq will provide notice that our
common stock will be subject to delisting.
We intend to implement one
or more reverse stock splits in order to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule. Although we believe that implementing a reverse stock
split will enable us to regain compliance, no assurance can be provided that we will ultimately regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule
or that we will meet all of Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements in the future.
Our board of directors also
believes that one or more reverse stock splits will enhance the acceptability and marketability of our common stock to the financial community
and the investing public and may mitigate any reluctance on the part of certain brokers and investors to trade in our common stock. Many
institutional investors have policies prohibiting them from holding stocks in their own portfolios which trade at prices below certain
levels. These policies reduce the number of potential investors in our common stock at its current market price. In addition, analysts
at many leading brokerage firms are reluctant to recommend stocks to their clients, or monitor the activity of stocks, that trade at a
price per share below certain levels. A variety of brokerage house policies and practices also tend to discourage individual brokers within
those firms from dealing in stocks that trade at a price per share below certain levels. Some of those policies and practices pertain
to the payment of brokers’ commissions and to time-consuming procedures that function to make the handling of such stocks unattractive
to brokers from an economic standpoint. Additionally, because brokers’ commissions on such stocks generally represent a higher percentage
of the stock price than commissions on higher-priced stocks, the current share price of our common stock can result in an individual stockholder
paying transaction costs that represent a higher percentage of total share value than would be the case if our share price were higher.
This factor may also limit the willingness of institutions to purchase our stock.
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Factors Influencing the Board of Directors’ Discretion in
Implementing the Reverse Stock Split
Our board of directors intends
to implement one or more reverse stock splits if it believes that such an action is in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders.
Such determination, as well as the determination of the specific ratio to be utilized, will be based on factors such as existing and expected
marketability and liquidity of our common stock, prevailing market conditions and the likely effect on the market price of our common
stock. Our board will also consider factors such as the historical and projected performance of our common stock, our projected performance,
prevailing market and industry conditions and general economic trends, and will place emphasis on the expected closing price of our common
stock over the short and longer period following the effectiveness of the reverse stock split.
No further action on the
part of our stockholders would be required to either effect or abandon the reverse stock split. Notwithstanding approval of the reverse
stock split proposal by stockholders, our board may, in its discretion, determine to delay the effectiveness of one or more reverse stock
splits until December 31, 2028.
Potential Effects of the Proposed Reverse Stock Split
The immediate effect of a
reverse stock split would be to reduce the number of shares of our common stock and to increase the trading price of our common stock.
However, we cannot predict the specific effect of any reverse stock split upon the market price of our common stock. Based on the data
we have reviewed leading up to this Proposal, it appears that in some cases a reverse stock split improves stock performance while in
other cases it does not, and in some cases a reverse stock split improves overall market capitalization while in other cases it does not.
There is no assurance that the trading price of our common stock after the reverse stock split will rise in proportion to the reduction
in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding as a result of the reverse stock split. Also, there is no assurance that a reverse
stock split will lead to a sustained increase in the trading price of our common stock. The trading price of our common stock may change
due to a variety of factors, such as our operating results and other factors related to our business and general market conditions.
As a summary and for illustrative
purposes only, the following table reflects the approximate number of shares of our common stock that would be outstanding as a result
of the potential reverse stock split ratios within the range of this Proposal based on [ ] shares of our common stock outstanding as of
the Record Date, without accounting for fractional shares, which will be rounded up to the nearest whole share:
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to Be
Outstanding |
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| 1-for-20 | |
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| 1-for-40 | |
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| 1-for-60 | |
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| 1-for-80 | |
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| 1-for-100 | |
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| 1-for-120 | |
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| 1-for-140 | |
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| 1-for-160 | |
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| 1-for-180 | |
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| 1-for-200 | |
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| 1-for-220 | |
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| 1-for-240 | |
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| 1-for-250 | |
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The resulting decrease in
the number of shares of our common stock outstanding could potentially impact the liquidity of our common stock, especially in the case
of larger block trades.
Effects on Ownership by Individual Stockholders
Our stockholders should recognize
that if a reverse stock split is effected, they will own a smaller number of shares than they currently own (approximately equal to the
number of shares owned immediately prior to the reverse stock split divided by the selected block factor (i.e. two, three, four, etc.)
and after giving effect to the rounding up of fractional shares to the nearest whole share, as described below). The reverse stock split
would not affect any stockholder’s percentage ownership interests in the Company or such stockholder’s proportionate voting
power, except to the extent that interests in fractional shares would be rounded up to the nearest whole share.
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No Dissenters’ Rights
Under Delaware law, holders
of our common stock are not entitled to dissenter’s rights of appraisal with respect to the approval of this Proposal 1.
Vote Required
In order for Proposal 1 to
be approved, the votes cast “FOR” Proposal 1 must exceed the votes cast “AGAINST” Proposal 1. You
may vote “FOR”, “AGAINST” or “ABSTAIN” on Proposal 1.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”
THIS PROPOSAL 1
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PROPOSAL 2 – ADJOURNMENT
Stockholders are being asked
to grant authority to proxy holders to vote in favor of one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate,
to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to adopt Proposal 1. If Proposal 2 is
approved, the Special Meeting could be successively adjourned to any date. In accordance with our bylaws, a vote on adjournments of the
Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, may be taken in the absence of a quorum. If the Special Meeting is adjourned to solicit
additional proxies, stockholders who have already submitted their proxies will be able to revoke them at any time prior to their use.
In order for Proposal 2 to
be approved, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock present or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting and entitled to
vote must vote “FOR” Proposal 2. You may vote “FOR”, “AGAINST” or “ABSTAIN”
on Proposal 2.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”
THIS PROPOSAL 2
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets
forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of the Record Date for (i) each of our named
executive officers and directors; (ii) all of our named executive officers and directors as a group; and (iii) each other stockholder
known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each
beneficial owner listed in the table below is c/o the Company, 15810 Gaither Road, Suite 235, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
| Name
and Address of Beneficial Owner | |
Title
of Class | |
Amount
and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership(1) | | |
Percent
of
Class(2) | |
| Jonathan Cohen,
Chief Executive Officer and Director(3) | |
Common Stock | |
| 1,896,096 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| Alan B. Bergman, Chief Financial
Officer | |
Common Stock | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| Jiming Zhou, Chief Operating
Officer(4) | |
Common Stock | |
| 652,208 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| Ron Baker, Chief Business
Officer(5) | |
Common Stock | |
| 59,201 | | |
| * | |
| Michael Lebowitz, Chief Scientific
Officer(6) | |
Common Stock | |
| 80,208 | | |
| * | |
| John G. Compton, Chairman(7) | |
Common Stock | |
| 277,252 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| Richard M. Cohen, Director(8) | |
Common Stock | |
| 270,617 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| Prasanth Reddy, Director(9) | |
Common Stock | |
| 30,000 | | |
| * | |
| John W. Rollins, Director(10) | |
Common Stock | |
| 293,192 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| Michael A. Ross, Director(11) | |
Common Stock | |
| 262,948 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| All executive officers and
directors (10 persons above) | |
Common Stock | |
| 3,821,722 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| Streeterville Capital, LLC(12) | |
Common Stock | |
| 3,627,627 | | |
| [ ] | % |
| (1) | Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with SEC rules and generally includes voting or investment
power with respect to securities. For purposes of this table, a person or group of persons is deemed to have “beneficial ownership”
of any shares that such person or any member of such group has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days. For purposes of computing
the percentage of outstanding common stock held by each person or group of persons named above, any shares that such person or persons
has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days of the Record Date are deemed to be outstanding for such person, but not deemed to be
outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The inclusion herein of any shares listed as beneficially
owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership by any person. |
| (2) | Based on [ ] shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of the Record Date. |
| (3) | Includes 1,366,400 shares of common stock and 529,696 shares of common stock which Mr. Cohen has the right
to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of vested options. |
| (4) | Includes 652,208 shares of common stock which Mr. Zhou has the right to acquire within 60 days through
the exercise of vested options. |
| (5) | Includes 59,201 shares of common stock which Mr. Baker has the right to acquire within 60 days through
the exercise of vested options. |
| (6) | Includes 80,208 shares of common stock which Mr. Lebowitz has the right to acquire within 60 days through
the exercise of vested options. |
| (7) | Includes 16,677 shares of common stock and 260,575 shares of common stock which Mr. Compton has the right
to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of vested options. |
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| (8) | Includes 10,042 shares of common stock and 260,575 shares of common stock which Mr. Cohen has the right
to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of vested options. |
| (9) | Includes 30,000 shares of common stock which Mr. Reddy has the right to acquire within 60 days through
the exercise of vested options. |
| (10) | Includes 32,617 shares of common stock and 260,575 shares of common stock which Mr. Rollins has the right
to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of vested options. |
| (11) | Includes 2,373 shares of common stock and 260,575 shares of common stock which Mr. Ross has the right
to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of vested options. |
| (12) | Includes 3,627,627 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants but excludes shares of
common stock issuable upon the conversion of 5,015 shares of series E convertible preferred stock due to the beneficial ownership limitations
described below and the variable conversion price of the shares of series E convertible preferred stock. John M. Fife, the President of
Streeterville Capital, LLC, has voting and investment control of the securities held by Streeterville Capital, LLC and is the beneficial
owner of such securities. The warrants and series E convertible preferred stock contain beneficial ownership limitations, which provide
that we will not effect any exercise or conversion, and the holder will not have the right to exercise or convert, any portion of the
warrants or series E convertible preferred stock to the extent that, after giving effect to the exercise or conversion, the holder (together
with its affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 9.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving
effect to the issuance of shares of common stock upon such exercise or conversion. Accordingly, we have reduced the ownership percentage
to 9.99%. |
We do not currently have
any arrangements which if consummated may result in a change of control of the Company.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Matters
As of the date of this proxy
statement, the board of directors does not intend to present any matters other than those described herein at the Special Meeting and
is unaware of any matters to be presented by other parties. If other matters are properly brought before the meeting for action by the
stockholders, proxies will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the board of directors or, in the absence of such a recommendation,
in accordance with the judgment of the proxy holder, to the extent permitted by Rule 14a-4(c)(3).
Stockholder Proposals for Next Annual Meeting
A stockholder who is entitled
to vote for the election of directors and who desires to nominate a candidate for election to be voted on at an annual meeting of stockholders
may do so only in accordance with Section 2.2 of our bylaws, which provides that a stockholder may nominate a director candidate by written
notice to the Secretary of the Company not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s
annual meeting. To be considered timely for our next annual meeting of stockholders, a stockholder nomination, and all supporting information,
must be submitted no earlier than April 27, 2027 and no later than May 20, 2027.
A stockholder who desires
to present a proposal pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act to be included in the proxy statement for, and voted on by stockholders
at, our next annual meeting of stockholders must submit such proposal in writing, including all supporting materials, to the Company at
its principal office no later than March 2, 2027, or 120 days before the date of mailing based on this year’s proxy statement date,
and meet all other requirements for inclusion in the proxy statement. Additionally, pursuant to Rule 14a-4(c)(1) under the Exchange Act,
if a stockholder intends to present a proposal for business to be considered at our next annual meeting of stockholders but does not seek
inclusion of the proposal in our proxy statement for such meeting, then we must receive the proposal by May 14, 2027, or 45 days before
the date of mailing based on this year’s proxy statement date, for it to be considered timely received. If notice of a stockholder
proposal is not timely received, then the proxies will be authorized to exercise discretionary authority with respect to the proposal.
Any proposals should be sent
to us at 20/20 Biolabs, Inc., 15810 Gaither Road, Suite 235, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
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ANNEX A
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
OF
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
20/20 BIOLABS, INC.
(Pursuant to Section 242 of
the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware)
20/20 Biolabs, Inc. (the “Corporation”),
a corporation organized and existing under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, does hereby certify
as follows:
1. The
name of the Corporation is 20/20 Biolabs, Inc.
2. The
Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph at the
end of ARTICLE IV.
“Effective
as of _________, each ___ shares of the issued and outstanding Common Stock shall be reclassified and combined into one (1) validly issued,
fully paid and non-assessable share of Common Stock (the “Reverse Split”). No fractional shares shall be issued in connection
with the Reverse Split. Any fractional share that would otherwise be issued as a result of the Reverse Split shall be rounded up to the
next whole share.”
3. That
said amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
this Certificate of Amendment has been executed by a duly authorized officer of the Corporation on this ________ day of __________, _____.
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By: |
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Jonathan Cohen |
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Chief Executive Officer |