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Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) sets vote on potential change of control

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Quince Therapeutics, Inc. is calling a special stockholder meeting to approve the issuance of common shares tied to its Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, related warrants, and options. These issuances will represent more than 20% of existing common stock and, together with management and board changes, may result in a change of control under Nasdaq Listing Rules 5635(a) and 5635(b). Stockholders are also being asked to approve issuances related to a May 2026 private placement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d).

Quince provides unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information as of June 30, 2026, illustrating the balance sheet impact of automatically converting all Series C Preferred Stock into common stock and reclassifying warrant liabilities to equity after stockholder approval. On a pro forma basis, total assets remain at $123,995 thousand, but warrant liabilities of $6,292 thousand and Series C Preferred Stock of $143,811 thousand are eliminated, and additional paid-in capital increases by $150,092 thousand, shifting total stockholders’ equity from a deficit of $(35,324) thousand to positive equity of $114,779 thousand. Common shares outstanding would increase from 1,017,063 to 12,004,791 after the conversion.

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Filing Explained

Approval is pending: conversion three business days after an affirmative vote would dilute existing holders, with a potential cash-settlement obligation for undelivered shares.

Quince Therapeutics says stockholder approval is still pending; if approved, the Series C Preferred Stock would automatically convert three business days later, adding common shares and diluting existing holders’ percentage ownership.

The May financing already closed on May 21, 2026: it generated $115 million of upfront gross proceeds, while its warrants provide capacity for up to another $72 million only if exercised.

After the earlier of approval or six months after the Series C’s initial issuance, holders may require cash equal to the fair value of undelivered underlying shares if the company fails to deliver them, subject to stated exceptions.

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.
Total assets $123,995 thousand As of June 30, 2026, both historical and pro forma
Cash and cash equivalents $115,981 thousand As of June 30, 2026, historical and pro forma
Warrant liabilities removed $6,292 thousand Reclassified to equity in pro forma Conversion adjustment
Series C Preferred Stock eliminated $143,811 thousand Mezzanine equity removed upon Conversion in pro forma
Additional paid-in capital increase $150,092 thousand Pro forma adjustment from warrant and Series C reclassification
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) historical $(35,324) thousand Stockholders’ deficit as of June 30, 2026, before Conversion
Total stockholders’ equity pro forma $114,779 thousand Pro forma equity after Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock
Common shares outstanding pro forma 12,004,791 After Conversion vs 1,017,063 historical as of June 30, 2026
Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock... Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock"
Reverse Stock Split financial
"after giving effect to the adjustment to the conversion ratio as a result of the Reverse Stock Split"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
PIPE Securities financial
"at an exercise price of $996.90 per share (collectively, the “PIPE Securities”)"
mezzanine equity financial
"LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)"
Mezzanine equity is a layer of financing that sits between bank loans and full ownership, combining elements of borrowed money and equity. It often gives lenders higher potential returns in exchange for taking more risk, sometimes with the option to convert into ownership or receive extra payments; think of it as a middle seat that pays more because it’s less secure than front-row debt. Investors watch it because it affects a company’s debt risk, potential dilution of ownership, and expected returns.
warrant liabilities financial
"Warrant liabilities | | | 6,292 | | | | (6,292"
Warrant liabilities are the financial obligations a company records when it grants warrants—special rights allowing someone to buy shares at a set price in the future. If the warrants are expected to be exercised, they are treated as a liability because the company might need to deliver shares or cash later. This matters to investors because it affects the company’s reported financial health and the potential dilution of existing shares.

FAQ

What is Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) asking stockholders to approve at the special meeting?

Quince is seeking approval for issuing common shares upon conversion of Series C Preferred Stock, exercise of related warrants and options, and shares from a May 2026 private placement, actions that may constitute a change of control under Nasdaq rules.

How will the Series C Preferred Stock conversion affect QNCX’s share count?

The pro forma balance sheet shows common shares outstanding rising from 1,017,063 to 12,004,791 after converting all Series C Preferred Stock. This reflects the automatic conversion into common stock following expected stockholder approval of the Company Stockholder Matters.

What balance sheet impact does Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) show from the Series C conversion?

Pro forma, total assets stay at $123,995 thousand, but warrant liabilities of $6,292 thousand and $143,811 thousand of Series C Preferred Stock are removed. Total stockholders’ equity shifts from a deficit of $(35,324) thousand to positive equity of $114,779 thousand.

What financing did Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) complete alongside the Orphai acquisition?

Quince issued 144,200.633 Series C Preferred shares and warrants for 72,100.322 Series C shares, raising upfront gross proceeds of about $115 million, with up to an additional approximately $72 million possible upon full warrant exercise, as part of a private placement Financing.

How does the pro forma information relate to QNCX’s Nasdaq listing rules compliance?

The company highlights that new share issuances will exceed 20% of existing common stock and may constitute a change of control, triggering Nasdaq Listing Rules 5635(a), 5635(b), and 5635(d), hence the need for stockholder approval at the special meeting.

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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): August 17, 2026

 

 

QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-38890   90-1024039

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

611 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 273  
South San Francisco, California   94080
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 910-5717

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)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13d-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   QNCX   Nasdaq Global Select 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 8.01. Other Events

Quince Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) is planning to hold a special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”), at which stockholders will be asked to approve, among other things, (i) the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “common stock”), upon conversion of the Company’s Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) and exercise of warrants to purchase shares of Series C Preferred Stock (the “Warrants”) and options to purchase shares of common stock, which (a) will represent more than 20% of the shares of common stock outstanding pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a) and (b) may, together with certain changes to management and the Company’s Board of Directors, result in the change of control of the Company pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(b), and (ii) the issuance of shares of our common stock, upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock and upon the exercise of Warrants issued in the Company’s private placement in May 2026 pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d). In connection with the Special Meeting, the Company is filing unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information of the Company as of June 30, 2026, presenting the historical consolidated financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2026, adjusted to give effect to the conversion of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of common stock.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information, including the notes thereto, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company and the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 14, 2026. Such unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be an indication of the Company’s financial condition following the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock for several reasons. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information has been derived from the historical unaudited financial statements of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and certain adjustments and assumptions have been made regarding the Company after giving effect to the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock. The information upon which these adjustments and assumptions have been made is preliminary, and these kinds of adjustments and assumptions are difficult to make with accuracy. Moreover, the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information does not reflect all costs that are expected to be incurred by the Company in connection with the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock. As a result, the actual financial condition of the Company following the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock may not be consistent with, or evident from, the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information. The assumptions used in preparing the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information may not prove to be accurate, and other factors may affect the Company’s financial condition following the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock. For more information, please see Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

For more information regarding the Special Meeting, please refer to the Company’s Preliminary Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on July 31, 2026.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

   Description
99.1    Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information of Quince Therapeutics, Inc., and Subsidiaries for the quarter ended June 30, 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.

 

    Quince Therapeutics, Inc.
    By:  

/s/ Dirk Thye

Date: August 17, 2026     Name:   Dirk Thye
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

On May 18, 2026, Quince Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Quince”), acquired Orphai Therapeutics, LLC (formerly Orphai Therapeutics, Inc., “Orphai”), a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Orphai Holdings Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“HoldCo”), in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 17, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, Phoenix Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“First Merger Sub”), Phoenix Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Second Merger Sub”), Orphai, and HoldCo. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, First Merger Sub merged with and into HoldCo, pursuant to which HoldCo was the surviving corporation and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “First Merger”). Immediately following the First Merger, HoldCo merged with and into Second Merger Sub, pursuant to which Second Merger Sub was the surviving entity (together with the First Merger, the “Acquisition”).

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company issued to the stockholders of Orphai, among other things, an aggregate of 67,101.235 shares of Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), each of which is convertible into 52 shares of common stock (after giving effect to the adjustment to the conversion ratio as a result of the Reverse Stock Split (as defined below and representing 3,489,281 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), on an as-converted-to-common basis and without giving effect to any beneficial ownership limitations), subject to certain conditions.

Concurrently with the acquisition of Orphai, on May 18, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with new and returning investors pursuant to which the Company issued and sold (i) an aggregate of 144,200.633 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, each share of which is convertible into 52 shares of Common Stock (after giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split and representing 7,498,447 shares on an as-converted-to-common basis and without giving effect to any beneficial ownership limitations, subject to certain conditions, at a price of $797.50 per share of Series C Preferred Stock and (ii) warrants to purchase 72,100.322 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (representing 3,749,231 shares of Common Stock on an as-converted to common basis, after giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split and without giving any effect to any beneficial ownership limitations) at an exercise price of $996.90 per share (collectively, the “PIPE Securities”), for aggregate upfront gross proceeds of approximately $115 million, with up to an additional approximately $72 million upon exercise of the warrants collectively, the “Financing”). The Financing closed on May 21, 2026.

Subject to the receipt of stockholder approval of the Company Stockholder Matters (as defined in the Merger Agreement), each share of Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into 52 shares of Common Stock (after giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split), subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations established by each holder. Additionally, if at any time after the earlier of (i) the approval of the Company Stockholder Matters or (ii) the date that is six months following the initial issuance date of the Series C Preferred Stock, the Company fails to deliver to the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock shares of Common Stock underlying such shares of Series C Preferred Stock, (other than in certain circumstances set forth in the Certificate of Designation, as defined below) the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock would be entitled to require the Company to settle such undelivered shares for cash in an amount equal to the fair value of such undelivered shares of Common Stock at such time, as described in the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series C Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”).

The following unaudited pro forma condensed financial information presents the historical consolidated financial position of the Company, adjusted to give effect to the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock into common stock (the “Conversion”) that will automatically occur three business days subsequent to the expected affirmative vote for stockholder approval of the Company Stockholder Matters and adjusted to give effect to the reclassification of the Series C Preferred Stock warrant liability to equity classification as a result of the Conversion. The unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet gives pro forma effect to the Conversion as if it had been consummated on June 30, 2026.

The unaudited pro forma condensed financial information is based on the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments are preliminary, subject to further revision as additional information becomes available and additional analyses are performed and have been made solely for the purpose of providing unaudited pro forma condensed financial information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed financial information, including the notes thereto, should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company and the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 14, 2026.

The Company effected a reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock and exchangeable shares at a ratio of 1-for-20, effective as of 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 29, 2026 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Company has reflected the reverse stock split herein, unless otherwise indicated.


QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JUNE 30, 2026

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

           Transaction Accounting
Adjustment
       
     June 30,
2026
    Conversion     Note
Reference
    Pro Forma
As Adjusted
 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 115,981     $ —        $ 115,981  

Short-term investments

     —        —          —   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     7,430       —          7,430  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total current assets

     123,411       —          123,411  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     506       —          506  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     —        —          —   

Intangible assets

     —        —          —   

Other assets

     78       —          78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 123,995     $ —        $ 123,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 4,636       —        $ 4,636  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     3,864       —          3,864  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     8,500       —          8,500  

Warrant liabilities

     6,292       (6,292     (a     —   

Other long-term liabilities

     716       —          716  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     15,508       (6,292       9,216  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Mezzanine equity:

        

Series C Preferred Stock

     143,811       (143,811     (b     —   

Stockholders’ equity (deficit):

        

Preferred stock

     —        —          —   

Common stock

     1       11       (b     12  

Additional paid in capital

     460,447       150,092       (a ), (b)      610,539  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     4,255       —          4,255  

Accumulated deficit

     (500,027     —          (500,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

     (35,324     150,103         114,779  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and stockholders’ equity (deficit)

   $ 123,995     $ —        $ 123,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Number of shares of Common stock outstanding

     1,017,063       10,987,728       (a     12,004,791  


QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Note 1. Transaction accounting adjustments for the Conversion

 

  (a)

Reflects the expected reclassification of 83,064.827 shares of Series C Preferred Stock warrant liability to equity. As a result of the Conversion, the conditions requiring liability classification of the warrants are no longer present, and equity classification is appropriate. This results in an increase to additional paid-in capital and a decrease to the Series C Preferred Stock warrant liability of $6.3 million.

 

  (b)

Reflects the expected conversion of 211,301.868 shares of Series C Preferred Stock into 10,987,728 shares of common stock that will automatically occur three business days subsequent to the expected affirmative vote for the Conversion. The transaction accounting adjustments reflecting the Conversion assumes the full conversion of all of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock and do not reflect the conversion of shares that are not expected to convert due to certain beneficial ownership limitations established by each holder based solely on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock beneficially owned by the holders thereof. The number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock that ultimately convert into shares of common stock may be more or less than our expectations.

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