Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS) asks vote on 140M-share authorization, equity pool
Annovis Bio, Inc. (ANVS) is calling a virtual Special Meeting of stockholders in October 2026 to vote on several capital-structure and equity-compensation items. The board seeks approval of a Share Increase Amendment to its certificate of incorporation to raise authorized common stock from 70,000,000 to 140,000,000 shares and authorized preferred stock from 2,000,000 to 10,000,000 shares. As of the record date, 42,606,152 common shares were outstanding.
Stockholders are also asked to ratify an amendment to the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, clarifying that the total share reserve is 5,500,000 shares (an incremental 2,500,000 above the previously approved 3,000,000) and increasing the maximum number of shares that may be awarded to any individual in one year from 400,000 to 600,000. As of December 31, 2025, 2,394,503 equity awards were outstanding under the plan, excluding contingent grants. A third proposal would allow adjournment of the meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed. The board unanimously recommends voting “FOR” all proposals.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
Malvern, PA 19355
101 Lindenwood Drive, Suite 225
Malvern, PA 19355
President and Chief Executive Officer
, 2026
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PROXY STATEMENT
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND OUR SPECIAL MEETING
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
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PROPOSAL 1: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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PROPOSAL 2: RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT TO OUR 2019 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN |
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PROPOSAL 3: APPROVAL OF AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS TO STOCKHOLDERS SHARING AN ADDRESS
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ANNEX A
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ANNEX B
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Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355
To Be Held , 2026
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Proposal
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Vote Required
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Voting Allowed
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| | No. 1 – Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Amendment | | | Majority: Affirmative vote of a majority of the shares outstanding and entitled to vote in person or by proxy | | |
No
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| | No. 2 – Ratification of the Approval of an amendment to the Annovis Bio, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Option Plan”); | | | Majority: Affirmative vote of a majority of shares present and entitled to vote in person or by proxy | | |
No
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| | No. 3 – Approval of a proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies to approve Proposals 1 and 2; | | | Majority: Affirmative vote of a majority of shares present and entitled to vote in person or by proxy | | |
Yes
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| | No. 4 – Transact such other business as may properly be brought before the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof | | | Majority: Affirmative vote of a majority of shares present and entitled to vote in person or by proxy | | |
Yes
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Name of Beneficial Owner(1)
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Michael Hoffman, Chairman of the Board
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Maria Maccecchini, Founder, President, CEO, Acting CFO and Director
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Claudine Bruck, Director
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Reid McCarthy, Director
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Mark White, Director
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All executive officers and directors as a group (5 persons)
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| Other beneficial owners of more than 5% of our common stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Highbridge Capital Management LLC
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Empery Asset Management L.P.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
President and Chief Executive Officer
OF
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
ANNOVIS BIO, INC.