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Ocular Therapeutix (NASDAQ: OCUL) expands stock plan and names new CFO

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Ocular Therapeutix reported that stockholders approved Amendment No. 5 to its 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares issuable under the plan by 10,000,000 shares. This expands the equity pool available for employee, director, and officer compensation.

The Board also appointed Jason Robins, previously interim Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Financial Officer. His annual base salary will be $535,100 from July 1, 2026, with a target cash bonus of 45% of salary. He received an option for 14,024 shares and a restricted stock unit award for 15,441 shares, subject to multi‑year vesting. Stockholders supported holding future advisory votes on executive compensation every year.

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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.
Equity plan increase 10,000,000 shares Additional shares issuable under 2021 Stock Incentive Plan via Amendment No. 5
CFO base salary $535,100 Annual base salary for Jason Robins beginning July 1, 2026
CFO target bonus 45% of base salary Target annual cash bonus for Jason Robins, at Board’s discretion
CFO stock option grant 14,024 shares Option to purchase common stock at June 10, 2026 closing price
CFO RSU grant 15,441 shares Restricted stock unit award for Jason Robins, vesting over three years
Say-on-pay frequency vote 154,178,013 votes for one year Non-binding advisory vote selecting annual executive compensation votes
Director vote example 142,371,228 votes for Votes for director nominee Pravin U. Dugel, M.D.
2021 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"Amendment No. 5 to the Company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended"
restricted stock unit financial
"a restricted stock unit award representing the right to receive 15,441 shares"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
non-binding, advisory vote financial
"In accordance with the results of the non-binding, advisory vote of the Company’s stockholders"
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"
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.
principal financial officer financial
"Mr. Robins is continuing to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer"
The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.
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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 10, 2026

 

OCULAR THERAPEUTIX, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   001-36554   20-5560161
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

14 Crosby Drive, 3rd Floor

Bedford, MA 01730

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 357-4000

 

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, $0.0001 par value per share   OCUL   The Nasdaq Global 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.

 

Amendment to 2021 Stock Incentive Plan

 

On June 10, 2026, Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). At the 2026 Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment (“Amendment No. 5”) to the Company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2021 Stock Incentive Plan”). Amendment No. 5, which had previously been adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) subject to stockholder approval, increased the number of shares of common stock of the Company issuable under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan by 10,000,000 shares.

 

A description of the material terms and conditions of Amendment No. 5 is set forth in Proposal 4 on pages 64 to 76 of the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026 (the “2026 Proxy Statement”), and is incorporated herein by reference. This summary of Amendment No. 5 is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended by Amendment No. 5, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

 

On June 10, 2026, the Board appointed Jason Robins, the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, to serve as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Robins is continuing to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. In connection with Mr. Robins’ appointment, his annual base salary is increased to $535,100 beginning July 1, 2026, and his annual cash bonus, determined by and payable at the sole discretion of the Board, is targeted at 45% of his annual base salary. Additionally, the Company granted Mr. Robins, effective June 10, 2026 (the “Grant Date”), (i) a stock option to purchase up to 14,024 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market on the Grant Date and (ii) a restricted stock unit award representing the right to receive 15,441 shares of the Company’s common stock. Subject to Mr. Robins’ continued service to the Company, his option award vests in equal monthly installments over a four-year period, and his restricted stock unit award vests in equal yearly installments over a three-year period.

 

Mr. Robins, age 50, has served as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer since January 20, 2026. Mr. Robins had previously served as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance, since January 2025, where he managed accounting, reporting, financial planning and analysis, and corporate planning. From October 2020 to December 2024, Mr. Robins served as Vice President, Finance, of Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company acquired by AstraZeneca in June 2024. Mr. Robins received a Bachelor of Science from Babson College, a Master of Science from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, and a Master of Business Administration from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

 

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Robins and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Robins was appointed as Chief Financial Officer. There are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Robins reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and no family relationships between Mr. Robins and any of the Company’s directors or officers.

 

In connection with Mr. Robins’ appointment, Donald Notman is continuing to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

 

 

 

 

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

 

The following is a summary of the matters voted on at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

 

(1)The Company’s stockholders elected Pravin U. Dugel, M.D. and Merilee Raines as Class III directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, each such director to hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified. The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to the election of such Class III directors were as follows:

 

Name  Votes For   Votes
Withheld		   Broker
Non-Votes		 
Pravin U. Dugel, M.D.  142,371,228   14,705,114   32,446,509 
Merilee Raines  136,531,519   20,544,823   32,446,509 

 

(2)The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 Proxy Statement. The results of the stockholders’ vote were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes
116,101,559   40,115,637   859,146   32,446,509

 

(3)The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, “One Year” for the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The results of the stockholders’ vote were as follows:

 

One Year   Two Years   Three Years   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes 
154,178,013   612,895   1,042,331   1,243,103   32,446,509 

 

In accordance with the results of the non-binding, advisory vote of the Company’s stockholders and its previous recommendation, the Board has determined that future advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation will be held every year until the next required advisory vote on the frequency of stockholder votes to approve named executive officer compensation.

 

(4)The Company’s stockholders approved Amendment No. 5 to increase the number of shares of common stock of the Company issuable under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan by 10,000,000 shares. The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to such amendment were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes
150,723,228   5,688,862   664,252   32,446,509

 

(5)The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The results of the stockholders’ vote with respect to such ratification were as follows:

 

For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes
187,152,838   2,113,944   256,069   ─

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

99.1 Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the Company’s definitive proxy statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026.
   
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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.

 

  OCULAR THERAPEUTIX, INC.
     
Date: June 12, 2026 By: /s/ Jason S. Robins
    Jason S. Robins
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) stockholders approve regarding the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan?

Stockholders approved Amendment No. 5 to the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing shares issuable under the plan by 10,000,000 shares. This expands the company’s capacity to grant equity awards to employees, directors, and officers as part of its long-term incentive and retention programs.

How was Jason Robins’ compensation set in his new role as Ocular Therapeutix CFO?

Jason Robins’ annual base salary was set at $535,100 starting July 1, 2026, with a target annual cash bonus of 45% of salary. He also received equity awards consisting of stock options and restricted stock units with multi‑year vesting schedules tied to continued service.

What equity awards did Jason Robins receive from Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL)?

Jason Robins received a stock option to purchase up to 14,024 shares at the June 10, 2026 closing price and a restricted stock unit award for 15,441 shares. The option vests monthly over four years, and the RSUs vest annually over three years, contingent on continued service.

How often will Ocular Therapeutix hold advisory votes on executive compensation?

The Board determined that future advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation will be held every year. This decision follows the non-binding advisory vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting, where stockholders indicated a preference for an annual say-on-pay frequency going forward.

What governance matters were voted on at Ocular Therapeutix’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders voted on director elections, advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency, and other proposals reflected in the detailed vote tallies. One key action was approving Amendment No. 5 to the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, expanding the shares available for future equity awards.

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