CAMP4 Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAMP) updates equity plans and elects Class II directors
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation reported results from its annual meeting and changes to its equity compensation programs. Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan so that any outstanding pre-funded warrants are included in the year-end share count used in the evergreen formula for annual share increases.
The board also adopted a 2026 Inducement Plan allowing various equity awards covering up to 500,000 shares of common stock, to be used as hiring inducements without separate stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Stockholders elected three Class II directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved the equity plan amendment.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Inducement Plan share pool: 500,000 shares
Director election votes – Holtzman: 29,233,042 for / 7,992,146 against
Director election votes – Stewart: 31,669,512 for / 5,555,665 against
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Inducement Plan share pool
500,000 shares
Maximum common shares for awards under 2026 Inducement Plan
Director election votes – Holtzman
29,233,042 for / 7,992,146 against
Class II director election at June 10, 2026 annual meeting
Director election votes – Stewart
31,669,512 for / 5,555,665 against
Class II director election at June 10, 2026 annual meeting
Director election votes – Young
29,212,962 for / 8,012,214 against
Class II director election at June 10, 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes
39,998,507 for / 127 against
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026 fiscal year
Equity plan amendment vote
27,002,145 for / 10,023,588 against
Approval of 2024 Equity Incentive Plan amendment
Key Terms
evergreen provision, 2026 Inducement Plan, Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), +1 more
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evergreen provision financial
"to amend the evergreen provision to provide that any of the Company’s outstanding pre-funded warrants shall be added"
An evergreen provision is a clause in a financing or contract that automatically renews or replenishes the arrangement unless one party actively cancels it, like a subscription that keeps renewing each term. For investors it matters because it creates predictable, ongoing access to funding or ongoing contractual obligations — helping liquidity and planning — but can also hide long-term commitments or dilution risks if not reviewed.
2026 Inducement Plan financial
"the Board approved the CAMP4 Therapeutics Corporation 2026 Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”)"
Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement financial
"the form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement under the Inducement Plan (the “Form Inducement Option Agreement”)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) regulatory
"In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the Company did not seek stockholder approval of the Inducement Plan."
NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) is a rule that requires a company to get approval from its shareholders before selling a large amount of its shares, usually over 20%. This helps protect investors by making sure the company doesn't flood the market with new shares without their say, which could lower the stock's value.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
What equity plan change did CAMP (CAMP4 Therapeutics) stockholders approve?
CAMP stockholders approved amending the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan to include outstanding pre-funded warrants in the year-end share count used for the plan’s evergreen formula. This affects how the annual automatic increase in available equity awards is calculated each December 31.
What is CAMP4 Therapeutics’ new 2026 Inducement Plan?
The 2026 Inducement Plan authorizes CAMP4 Therapeutics to grant non-statutory stock options and other stock-based awards covering up to 500,000 shares. These awards are intended as hiring or rehiring inducements for employees of the company or its subsidiaries under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Did CAMP stockholders approve the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan amendment vote?
Yes. Stockholders approved the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan amendment with 27,002,145 votes for, 10,023,588 against, and 199,455 abstentions, plus 2,773,446 broker non-votes. This vote confirmed the board-approved change to the plan’s evergreen calculation methodology.
Who was elected to CAMP4 Therapeutics’ board at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Class II directors Steven Holtzman, Murray Stewart, DM FRCP, and Richard Young, PhD, each for a three-year term ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Each director received more votes for than against, with additional broker non-votes reported.
Which auditor did CAMP4 Therapeutics stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as CAMP4 Therapeutics’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal received 39,998,507 votes for, 127 against, and no abstentions, reflecting strong support for continuing with the current auditor.
Did CAMP seek stockholder approval for the 2026 Inducement Plan?
CAMP did not seek stockholder approval for the 2026 Inducement Plan. The board approved the plan under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), which permits inducement equity awards for new or rehired employees without a separate stockholder vote when specific conditions are met.