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Relay Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RLAY) ups authorized common stock to 450M

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Relay Therapeutics reported results from its 2026 annual stockholder meeting and a key charter change. Stockholders approved an amendment to increase authorized common stock from 300,000,000 to 450,000,000 shares, and the company filed a Certificate of Second Amendment in Delaware to implement this change.

Two Class III directors, Douglas S. Ingram and Claire Mazumdar, Ph.D., were elected for terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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Shareholders approved a sizable increase in authorized stock and routine governance items.

Relay Therapeutics obtained stockholder approval to lift its authorized common stock from 300,000,000 to 450,000,000 shares, then filed a charter amendment in Delaware to effect the change. This expands the company’s capacity for future equity issuance, though no specific issuance is described.

Governance items were standard. Two Class III directors were elected to terms running to the 2029 annual meeting. Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026. The filing focuses on voting outcomes rather than current operating or financial performance.

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
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.
Prior authorized common stock 300,000,000 shares Authorized common stock before charter amendment
New authorized common stock 450,000,000 shares Authorized common stock after charter amendment
Vote for share increase 170,323,683 for Proposal to increase authorized common stock
Say-on-pay support 143,849,919 for Advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification for votes 171,030,133 for Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Director vote – Ingram 120,859,999 for Election of Douglas S. Ingram as Class III director
Director vote – Mazumdar 122,859,060 for Election of Claire Mazumdar, Ph.D., as Class III director
authorized shares financial
"to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 300,000,000 shares to 450,000,000 shares"
Authorized shares are the maximum number of shares a company is allowed to issue according to its official plan. Think of it as a company’s set limit on how many pieces of its ownership it can distribute to investors. This number helps investors understand the potential for future growth or change in the company's ownership structure.
Certificate of Second Amendment regulatory
"filed a Certificate of Second Amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation"
non-binding advisory vote financial
"The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | | Votes Against | | Abstain | | 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.
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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 09, 2026

 

 

RELAY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-39385

47-3923475

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

60 Hampshire Street

 

Cambridge, Massachusetts

 

02139

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 370-8837

 

 

(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:

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

 

RLAY

 

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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On June 9, 2026, Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Second Amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 300,000,000 shares to 450,000,000 shares. The increase in the number of authorized shares was approved by the holders of a majority of the votes cast on the matter at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), as described in Item 5.07 below.

 

The foregoing description of the Certificate of Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Certificate of Amendment, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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

On June 9, 2026, the Company held its Annual Meeting to consider and vote on the four proposals set forth below, each of which is described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2026. The final voting results are set forth below.

 

Proposal 1. Election of directors.

 

The Company’s stockholders elected each of the following individuals to serve as class III directors for a three-year term ending at the Company’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her respective successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal, with the votes cast as follows:

 

Name

Votes For

Votes Withheld

Broker Non-Votes

Douglas S. Ingram

120,859,999

26,195,825

24,200,700

Claire Mazumdar, Ph.D.

122,859,060

24,196,764

24,200,700

 

Proposal 2. Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

 

The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with the votes cast as follows:

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

143,849,919

3,154,118

51,787

24,200,700

 

Proposal 3. Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm.

 

The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with the votes cast as follows:

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

171,030,133

204,449

21,942

0

 

Proposal 4. Approval of amendment to the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.

 

The Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 300,000,000 shares to 450,000,000 shares, with the votes cast as follows:

 

Votes For

Votes Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes

170,323,683

909,020

23,821

0

 

No other matters were submitted to or voted on by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

3.1

Certificate of Second Amendment of Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Relay Therapeutics, Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 9, 2026.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within 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.

 

 

 

RELAY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 9, 2026

By:

/s/ Soo-Yeun Lim

 

 

 

Soo-Yeun Lim
General Counsel

 


FAQ

What charter change did Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) stockholders approve?

Stockholders approved an amendment increasing authorized common stock from 300,000,000 to 450,000,000 shares. The company then filed a Certificate of Second Amendment in Delaware to make this higher authorization part of its charter.

Which directors were elected at Relay Therapeutics’ 2026 annual meeting?

Douglas S. Ingram and Claire Mazumdar, Ph.D., were elected as Class III directors. They will serve three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, continuing until successors are elected and qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal.

How did Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) stockholders vote on executive compensation?

Stockholders approved named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. The vote totals were 143,849,919 shares for, 3,154,118 against, 51,787 abstentions and 24,200,700 broker non-votes, indicating broad support for the pay program.

Which audit firm will serve Relay Therapeutics for 2026?

Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Relay Therapeutics’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was 171,030,133 shares for, 204,449 against and 21,942 abstaining, with no broker non-votes.

What were the vote results on increasing Relay Therapeutics’ authorized shares?

The proposal to increase authorized common stock from 300,000,000 to 450,000,000 shares received 170,323,683 votes for, 909,020 against and 23,821 abstentions, with no broker non-votes, indicating strong stockholder support for expanded share authorization.

Did Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) address any other matters at the 2026 annual meeting?

Four proposals were considered: two director elections, an advisory vote on executive compensation, auditor ratification, and the charter amendment to increase authorized shares. The filing states that no other matters were submitted to or voted on by stockholders.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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