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Azitra (NYSE: AZTR) sets June 15 date to reconvene 2026 virtual annual meeting

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Azitra, Inc. is postponing the business of its 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting due to a minor administrative delay in mailing proxy materials. The company will open the meeting on June 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and immediately adjourn it without conducting other business.

The annual meeting will reconvene virtually on June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.proxydocs.com/AZTR. The record date remains April 24, 2026, and the proposals to be voted on are unchanged. Stockholders who already voted and do not wish to change their vote do not need to take further action.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Initial 2026 annual meeting date June 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time Scheduled time to convene and immediately adjourn the 2026 annual meeting
Reconvened annual meeting date June 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time Time the 2026 annual meeting will reconvene virtually
Proxy voting cutoff June 15, 2026, 10:59 a.m. Eastern Time Deadline for advance proxy votes to be received before the reconvened meeting
Record date April 24, 2026 Date for determining stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting
EGFRi rash population Approximately 150,000 people in the U.S. Estimated number of people affected by EGFR inhibitor associated rash targeted by ATR-04
Microbial library size Approximately 1,500 bacterial strains Size of Azitra’s proprietary microbial library used in its platform
Fast Track designation regulatory
"Azitra has received Fast Track designation from the FDA for EGFRi associated rash"
A "fast track designation" is a process that speeds up the review and approval of a product or project, allowing it to reach the market or be completed more quickly than usual. For investors, it can signal that a product may become available sooner, potentially leading to earlier revenue or benefits, and indicating a priority status that might influence company performance and market opportunities.
Netherton syndrome medical
"ATR-12 ... designed to treat Netherton syndrome, a rare, chronic skin disease"
A rare inherited skin and immune disorder that causes fragile, scaly, inflamed skin, frequent infections, and fragile or unusual hair, like a house with faulty waterproofing that lets problems in. For investors, it matters because the small patient population, severe unmet medical need, and predictable biological cause can make treatments eligible for special regulatory incentives, faster development paths, and premium pricing if a safe, effective therapy is approved.
EGFR inhibitor (EGFRi) associated rash medical
"ATR-04 ... for the treatment of EGFR inhibitor (“EGFRi”) associated rash"
Investigational New Drug (IND) regulatory
"Azitra has an open IND for its ATR-04 program in patients with EGFRi associated rash"
An investigational new drug (IND) is a drug or biologic that is being tested but has not yet been approved for general use; it is the application and formal status that allows a company to begin human clinical trials under regulator oversight. Investors care because an IND marks the transition from lab work to human testing — like getting a permit to run real-world experiments — which creates important milestones, costs, timelines and regulatory risk that drive a development-stage company's value.
live biotherapeutic products medical
"topical live biotherapeutic products that includes a microbial library"
Live biotherapeutic products are medicines made from live microorganisms intended to prevent, treat or cure disease, administered to people under medical oversight. Think of them like highly regulated, medicinal versions of probiotics: they can offer new ways to address illnesses but also bring special risks and costs — strict regulatory approval, complex manufacturing (imagine precision brewing), storage and batch consistency — all of which can significantly affect clinical success and investor returns.
proxy statement financial
"stockholders may cast their votes by following instructions set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A"
A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2026

 

AZITRA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41705   46-4478536

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

21 Business Park Drive

Branford, CT 06405

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

(203) 646-6446

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock: Par value $0.0001   AZTR   NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

 

On May 27, 2026, Azitra, Inc. (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing that it intends to convene its upcoming 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and then immediately adjourn proceedings, without conducting any other business. The 2026 Annual Meeting will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2026, virtually at www.proxydocs.com/AZTR. The Company has determined to adjourn the 2026 Annual Meeting to allow additional time for stockholders to receive and submit their proxy materials, as a result of a minor administrative delay in mailing.

 

The record date for the determination of stockholders of the Company entitled to vote at the adjourned 2026 Annual Meeting will remain the close of business on April 24, 2026. No changes have been made to the proposals to be voted on by the stockholders at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Stockholders who have previously submitted their proxy or otherwise voted and do not want to change their vote do not need to take any action. Stockholders may cast their votes by following instructions set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 8, 2026, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

On May 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that it had adjourned the 2026 Annual Meeting. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

99.1   Press Release dated May 27, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  AZITRA, INC.
     
Dated: May 27, 2026 By: /s/ Francisco Salva
  Name: Francisco Salva
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Azitra Announces Intention to Adjourn Annual Meeting and Reconvene Annual Meeting

 

BRANFORD, Conn. – May 27, 2026 - Azitra, Inc. (NYSE American: AZTR), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for precision dermatology, today announced that it intends to convene its upcoming 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and then immediately adjourn proceedings, without conducting any other business. Azitra intends to reconvene the 2026 Annual Meeting on June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time (the “Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting”). The Company has determined to adjourn the 2026 Annual Meeting to allow additional time for stockholders to receive and submit their proxy materials, as a result of a minor administrative delay in mailing.

 

The Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting will continue to be held in a virtual format. Stockholders will be able to listen and participate in the virtual annual meeting, as well as vote and submit questions during the live webcast of the meeting by visiting www.proxydocs.com/AZTR and entering the control number included in their proxy card. The proposals at the Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting will be the same as those at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

 

Azitra encourages eligible stockholders as of the record date of April 24, 2026, who have not yet voted their shares on the meeting proposals, or are uncertain if their shares have been voted on, to contact their broker or bank to vote their shares. The Board of Directors and management of the Company request that these stockholders consider and vote their proxies as soon as possible on the meeting proposals, but no later than June 15, 2026, at 10:59 a.m. Eastern Time.

 

Stockholders who have previously submitted their proxy and who do not want to change their vote need not take any action.

 

As described in the 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement, stockholders may use one of the following simple methods to, prior to the Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting, vote their shares, or change their previously submitted vote, no later than June 15, 2026, at 10:59 a.m. Eastern Time with respect to the proposals:

 

  By mail. Complete and mail the proxy card in the postage prepaid envelope. If you return your signed proxy card to us before the Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting, we will vote your shares as you direct. If you sign the proxy card but do not specify how you want your eligible shares voted, they will be voted as recommended by our Board.
     
  Over the Internet. To submit a proxy to vote your shares through the Internet, go to www.proxypush.com/AZTR to complete an electronic proxy card. You will be asked to provide the control number from the proxy card delivered to you.
     
  By telephone. To submit a proxy to vote your shares telephonically, please call the toll-free number listed on your proxy card and follow the instructions provided.

 

Votes must be received by 10:59 a.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2026, to be counted. After this time, votes can only be cast during the Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting on June 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.proxydocs.com/AZTR.

 

 

 

 

About Azitra

 

Azitra, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for precision dermatology. The Company’s lead program, ATR-12, uses an engineered strain of S. epidermidis designed to treat Netherton syndrome, a rare, chronic skin disease with no approved treatment options. Netherton syndrome may be fatal in infancy with those living beyond a year having profound lifelong challenges. The ATR-12 program includes a Phase 1b clinical trial in adult Netherton syndrome patients. ATR-04, Azitra’s additional advanced program, utilizes another engineered strain of S. epidermidis for the treatment of EGFR inhibitor (“EGFRi”) associated rash. Azitra has received Fast Track designation from the FDA for EGFRi associated rash, which impacts approximately 150,000 people in the U.S. Azitra has an open IND for its ATR-04 program in patients with EGFRi associated rash. The ATR-12 and ATR-04 programs were developed from Azitra’s proprietary platform of engineered proteins and topical live biotherapeutic products that includes a microbial library comprised of approximately 1,500 bacterial strains. The platform is augmented by artificial intelligence and machine learning technology that analyzes, predicts, and helps screen the library of strains for drug like molecules. Azitra is also developing its proprietary filaggrin protein and peptide technologies for the consumer, cosmeceutical market. The new initiative is the first amongst others, which aims to leverage Azitra’s microbial genetic engineering platform to manufacture innovative proteins and peptides for the cosmetic and research markets. For more information, please visit https://azitrainc.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “believe,” “can,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the meeting proposals, the timing and the outcome of the Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting, matters described above, the parties’ expectations and related matters. Azitra cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the timing of the Reconvened 2026 Annual Meeting. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Notice” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s analysis only on their stated date, and Azitra undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements except as may be required by law.

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the solicitation of proxies, on May 8, 2026, Azitra filed the 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement with the SEC with respect to the 2026 Annual Meeting. Promptly after filing the 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement with the SEC, Azitra mailed the 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting to consider the proposals. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT AZITRA HAS FILED OR WILL FILE WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, the 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Azitra with the SEC in connection with the proposals at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov) or at the Company’s investor relations website (https://ir.azitrainc.com/financial-information/sec-filings). The information provided on, or accessible through, our website is not part of this communication, and therefore is not incorporated herein by reference.

 

Contact

 

Norman Staskey

Chief Financial Officer

staskey@azitrainc.com

 

Investor Relations

Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.

Jon Nugent

205-566-3026

jnugent@tiberend.com

 

Media Relations

Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.

Casey McDonald

646-577-8520

 

 

 

FAQ

Why is Azitra (AZTR) adjourning its 2026 annual meeting?

Azitra is adjourning its 2026 annual meeting because of a minor administrative delay in mailing proxy materials. The adjournment gives stockholders more time to receive, review, and submit their proxies before voting on the existing meeting proposals.

When will Azitra’s 2026 annual meeting reconvene and how can I attend?

Azitra’s 2026 annual meeting will reconvene on June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Stockholders can attend virtually at www.proxydocs.com/AZTR using the control number included in their proxy card to listen, vote, and submit questions.

What is the record date to vote at Azitra’s reconvened 2026 annual meeting?

The record date to determine who can vote at Azitra’s reconvened 2026 annual meeting remains April 24, 2026. Only stockholders of record as of the close of business on that date are entitled to vote on the meeting proposals.

Do Azitra stockholders need to vote again after the 2026 meeting adjournment?

Stockholders who already submitted a proxy and do not want to change their vote do not need to act. Their previous votes remain valid for the reconvened meeting and will be counted according to their earlier instructions.

How can Azitra (AZTR) stockholders vote their shares before June 15, 2026?

Stockholders can vote by mailing the completed proxy card, voting over the internet at www.proxypush.com/AZTR, or by telephone using the toll-free number on the proxy card. Votes must be received by June 15, 2026 at 10:59 a.m. Eastern Time.

Will Azitra’s 2026 annual meeting proposals change after the adjournment?

No changes have been made to the proposals to be voted on at Azitra’s 2026 annual meeting. The reconvened meeting on June 15, 2026 will consider the same proposals originally described in the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement.

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