IGC Pharma (NYSE: IGC) boosts authorized share capital to 601,000,000 shares
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IGC Pharma, Inc. reported a charter amendment that significantly expands its capacity to issue common shares. Effective December 12, 2025, the company increased its authorized common stock from 150,000,000 to 600,000,000 shares, following approval by stockholders at the Annual Stockholders Meeting held on October 10, 2025. Total authorized shares of all classes rose from 150,000,000 to 601,000,000, including 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock that were unchanged.
The aggregate par value of all par value shares increased from $15,100.00 to $60,100.00, reflecting the larger number of authorized shares. The amendment was filed with and accepted by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and a copy of the Articles of Amendment is included as an exhibit to this report.
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IGC Pharma quadruples authorized common shares, expanding future equity capacity.
IGC Pharma amended its charter to increase authorized common stock from 150,000,000 to 600,000,000 shares, raising total authorized capital to 601,000,000 shares including 1,000,000 preferred shares. This change became effective on December 12, 2025, after stockholders approved the increase at the Annual Stockholders Meeting on October 10, 2025.
The amendment enlarges the number of shares the company is permitted to issue under Maryland law, but the excerpt focuses only on the authorization levels rather than any specific transactions. The aggregate par value of all par value shares rose from $15,100.00 to $60,100.00, mechanically tracking the higher number of authorized shares.
From a governance perspective, this type of change is a structural adjustment that can support a range of potential future corporate actions, depending on subsequent board and stockholder decisions. Future filings would be needed to describe any particular financings, stock plans, or other uses that draw on the expanded pool of authorized shares.
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Effective December 12, 2025, IGC Pharma, Inc. (the “Company”) amended its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation in order to give effect to a previously announced increase of its authorized common stock from 150,000,000 shares to 600,000,000 shares. This amendment was approved by the Company’s stockholders at an Annual Stockholders Meeting held on October 10, 2025. Following stockholder approval, the Company filed the Articles of Amendment with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (“SDAT”), which was accepted and approved on December 12, 2025, at which time it became effective under Maryland law. A copy of the Articles of Amendment as accepted by SDAT is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
As of immediately before the amendment, the total number of shares of stock of all classes which the Company has authorization to issue is 150,000,000 shares, of which 1,000,000 are Preferred Stock (par value $0.0001 per share), and 150,000,000 are Common Stock (par value $0.0001 per share). As amended, the total number of shares of stock of all classes which the Company has authority to issue is 601,000,000, of which 1,000,000 shares are Preferred Stock (par value $0.0001 per share) and 600,000,000 shares are Common Stock (par value $0.0001 per share). The aggregate par value of all shares having a par value is $15,100.00 before the amendment and $60,100.00 as amended. The shares of the Company are divided into two classes: (i) Common Stock, and (ii) Preferred Stock.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 3.1 | Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of IGC Pharma, Inc., as filed with and accepted by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation on December 12, 2025. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
The exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index are filed as part of this current report.
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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.
| IGC PHARMA, INC. | ||
| Dated: December 15, 2025 | By: | /s/ Claudia Grimaldi |
| Name: | Claudia Grimaldi | |
| Title: | Principal Financial Officer and Vice President | |
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FAQ
What change did IGC Pharma (IGC) make to its authorized common stock?
IGC Pharma amended its charter to increase its authorized common stock from 150,000,000 shares to 600,000,000 shares.
When did IGC Pharma (IGC) stockholders approve the increase in authorized common stock?
Stockholders approved the increase in authorized common stock at the company’s Annual Stockholders Meeting held on October 10, 2025.
Did IGC Pharma (IGC) change its preferred stock authorization in this amendment?
No. The amendment keeps authorized preferred stock at 1,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.0001 per share; only the common stock authorization increased.
Where was the IGC Pharma (IGC) charter amendment filed?
The Articles of Amendment were filed with and accepted by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and a copy is included as Exhibit 3.1.