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Cue Biopharma (NASDAQ: CUE) investors approve warrant share issuance and 2026 stock incentive plan

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Cue Biopharma, Inc. reported results of a special stockholder meeting held on June 1, 2026. Stockholders approved the issuance of common shares upon exercise of warrants issued in May 2026 in connection with a licensing transaction and related private placement, satisfying Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (c) and (d).

They also approved the company’s 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, which will govern future equity awards to employees and other eligible participants. A proposal to allow adjournment of the meeting, if needed, was approved but ultimately not required because the main proposals received sufficient support.

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Cue Biopharma secured stockholder approval for warrant issuances and a new equity plan, shaping future dilution and incentives.

The special meeting approvals give Cue Biopharma formal stockholder backing for issuing common shares upon exercise of warrants tied to a May 2026 licensing transaction and private placement. Approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (c) and (d) confirms compliance with key listing standards.

The new 2026 Stock Incentive Plan sets the framework for future equity-based compensation, aligning management and employee incentives with shareholders through stock awards. The adjournment proposal passed but was not needed, suggesting sufficient engagement to approve these capital structure and compensation items without delay.

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.
Warrant issuance approval votes for 1,782,133 shares Votes for Proposal 1 (warrant share issuance)
Warrant issuance votes against 113,311 shares Votes against Proposal 1
2026 Plan approval votes for 1,261,296 shares Votes for Proposal 2 (2026 Stock Incentive Plan)
2026 Plan votes against 632,474 shares Votes against Proposal 2
Adjournment proposal votes for 1,302,751 shares Votes for Proposal 3 (adjournment authority)
Adjournment proposal votes against 582,084 shares Votes against Proposal 3
2026 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"the Company’s stockholders approved the Cue Biopharma, Inc. 2026 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2026 Plan”)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (c) and (d) regulatory
"approved, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (c) and (d), the issuance of shares of common stock"
private placement financial
"warrants issued by the Company in May 2026 in connection with a licensing transaction and related private placement"
A private placement is a way for companies to raise money by selling securities directly to a small group of investors instead of through a public offering. This process is often quicker and less regulated, making it similar to offering a special, exclusive investment opportunity to select individuals or institutions. For investors, it can provide access to unique investment options that are not available on public markets.
licensing transaction financial
"warrants issued by the Company in May 2026 in connection with a licensing transaction and related private placement"
Broker Non-Votes regulatory
"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 1,782,133 | 113,311 | 1,013 | -"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): June 1, 2026

Cue Biopharma, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-38327

47-3324577

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

40 Guest Street

Boston, Massachusetts

02135

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 949-2680

Not Applicable

(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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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 $0.001 per share

 

CUE

 

Nasdaq Capital Market

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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

At the Special Meeting of Stockholders of Cue Biopharma, Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 1, 2026 (the “Special Meeting”), the Company’s stockholders approved the Cue Biopharma, Inc. 2026 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2026 Plan”), which had previously been adopted by the Board, subject to stockholder approval.

 

The description of the 2026 Plan contained on pages 16-31 of the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), is incorporated herein by reference. A complete copy of the 2026 Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The certified results of the matters voted upon at the Special Meeting, which are more fully described in the Proxy Statement are as follows (where applicable, voting results reflect fractional shares rounded down to the nearest whole share):

1. The Company’s stockholders approved, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (c) and (d), the issuance of shares of common stock upon the exercise of certain warrants issued by the Company in May 2026 in connection with a licensing transaction and related private placement (“Proposal 1”), with votes cast as follows:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

1,782,133

 

113,311

 

1,013

-

 

2. The Company’s stockholders approved the 2026 Plan (“Proposal 2”), with votes cast as follows:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

1,261,296

 

632,474

 

2,687

-

 

 

3. The Company’s stockholders approved the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, Proposal 1 and/or Proposal 2 (“Proposal 3”), with votes cast as follows:

 

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

1,302,751

 

582,084

 

11,622

-

 

Because there were sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to approve each of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2, a vote on Proposal 3, which was approved, was not necessary or applicable.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

 

Exhibit No.

Description

10.1

Cue Biopharma, Inc. 2026 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s definitive proxy statement (File No. 001-38327) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 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, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cue Biopharma, Inc.

 

 

 

Date: June 3, 2026

By:

/s/ Shao-Lee Lin

 

Name:

Shao-Lee Lin

 

Title:

President and Chief Executive Officer

 


FAQ

What did Cue Biopharma (CUE) stockholders approve at the June 1, 2026 special meeting?

Cue Biopharma stockholders approved issuing common shares upon exercise of certain May 2026 warrants and adopted the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan. They also approved a proposal allowing adjournment of the meeting, though this adjournment power ultimately was not needed because the key proposals passed.

What is Cue Biopharma’s 2026 Stock Incentive Plan that was approved?

The 2026 Stock Incentive Plan is Cue Biopharma’s equity compensation program governing future stock-based awards. It had been adopted by the board, subject to stockholder approval, and is now effective. The full plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and described in the May 21, 2026 proxy statement.

How did Cue Biopharma (CUE) investors vote on issuing shares for May 2026 warrants?

For the warrant share issuance proposal, 1,782,133 votes were cast in favor, 113,311 against, and 1,013 abstained, with no broker non-votes. This approval covers issuing common stock upon exercise of warrants from a May 2026 licensing transaction and related private placement.

What were the voting results for Cue Biopharma’s 2026 Stock Incentive Plan?

For the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, 1,261,296 shares voted for, 632,474 against, and 2,687 abstained, with no broker non-votes. This outcome approved the equity plan, allowing Cue Biopharma to continue granting stock-based awards under the new framework going forward.

Why did Cue Biopharma seek approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 for warrant shares?

Cue Biopharma sought stockholder approval for the warrant-related share issuances in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a), (c) and (d). These rules require approval for certain share issuances, especially those linked to private placements or compensation, to maintain listing standards and protect existing stockholders.

Was the proposal to adjourn Cue Biopharma’s special meeting actually used?

Stockholders approved a proposal allowing adjournment of the special meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed. However, because Proposals 1 and 2 received sufficient support at the initial meeting, the adjournment authority was not necessary or applied in this case.

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