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Shuttle Pharma issues 16.9M pre-funded warrants

Shuttle Pharmaceuticals converted preferred stock into common shares and issued new warrants and pre-funded warrants in unregistered transactions approved by stockholders.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (SHPH) disclosed unregistered equity issuances related to previously approved financing transactions. As of September 14, 2026, the company issued 2,869,595 shares of common stock upon conversion of Series B-1 Preferred Stock and 867,887 shares upon conversion of Series B-2 Preferred Stock, in each case subject to the Preferred Stock’s 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation.

Following stockholder approval on September 9, 2026, the company also issued common stock purchase warrants to buy an aggregate of approximately 927,114 shares of common stock, exercisable for three years at an exercise price of $10.30 per share (post-reverse split), and pre-funded warrants to purchase approximately 16,932,508 shares. These securities were issued in reliance on the Section 4(a)(2) exemption from registration under the Securities Act.

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Filing Explained

Preferred-stock conversions have already increased shares outstanding; the 927,114 warrants and 16,932,508 pre-funded warrants remain potential future shares.

As of September 14, 2026, the company had completed the conversion of 2,869,595 Series B-1 and 867,887 Series B-2 preferred shares into common stock, increasing the issued common-stock count and reducing existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsetting changes.

The separate securities issued on September 9, 2026 remain purchase rights: the 927,114 common-stock warrants carry a three-year term at $10.30 per share, while the 16,932,508 pre-funded warrants become shares only if exercised. Those shares therefore represent potential future dilution, not shares reported as already issued.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Common shares from Series B-1 conversion 2,869,595 shares Common stock issued upon conversion of Series B-1 Preferred Stock as of September 14, 2026
Common shares from Series B-2 conversion 867,887 shares Common stock issued upon conversion of Series B-2 Preferred Stock as of September 14, 2026
Warrant shares 927,114 shares Aggregate shares underlying common stock purchase warrants issued as of September 9, 2026
Warrant exercise price $10.30 per share Exercise price for common stock purchase warrants, post-reverse split
Pre-funded warrant shares 16,932,508 shares Aggregate shares underlying pre-funded warrants issued as of September 9, 2026
Beneficial ownership limitation 4.99% Cap applied to issuances upon conversion of Preferred Stock
Warrant term 3 years Exercise period for common stock purchase warrants
beneficial ownership limitations financial
"The issuance of such shares of Common Stock takes into account the 4.99% beneficial ownership limitations"
Beneficial ownership limitations are rules or contractual caps that restrict how much of a company’s stock an individual or entity can be treated as owning or controlling for legal, regulatory or corporate-governance purposes. They matter to investors because such limits affect voting power, reporting obligations, takeover risk and the ability to increase a stake — like an elevator weight limit or a lane divider that prevents any one car from taking over the whole road.
Pre-Funded Warrants financial
"and pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of approximately 16,932,508 shares"
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
Section 4(a)(2) regulatory
"in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act"
Section 4(a)(2) is a part of U.S. securities laws that allows companies to sell their stock directly to certain investors without registering the sale with regulators. This process is often used for private placements, making it easier and faster for companies to raise money from knowledgeable or institutional investors. It matters to investors because it provides an alternative way to buy shares, often with fewer disclosures and lower costs.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
reverse split financial
"at an exercise price of $10.30 per share (post-reverse split)"
A reverse split is when a company reduces the number of its outstanding shares by combining several existing shares into one new share, so the price per share rises proportionally while the company’s overall value stays the same. Investors care because it can make a stock appear more respectable or meet exchange rules — like turning many small coins into a single larger bill — but it can also signal financial trouble and often affects trading liquidity and investor perception.

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What new common shares did SHPH issue from preferred stock conversions?

Shuttle Pharmaceuticals issued 2,869,595 shares of common stock upon conversion of Series B-1 Preferred Stock and 867,887 shares upon conversion of Series B-2 Preferred Stock as of September 14, 2026, subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation in the Preferred Stock.

What common stock purchase warrants did SHPH issue according to this 8-K?

As of September 9, 2026, Shuttle Pharmaceuticals issued common stock purchase warrants to buy approximately 927,114 shares of common stock, exercisable for three years at an exercise price of $10.30 per share, post-reverse split.

How many pre-funded warrants did SHPH issue and for how many shares?

Shuttle Pharmaceuticals issued pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of approximately 16,932,508 shares of common stock, in connection with stockholder approval of the issuance of securities described in its proxy statement.

Were SHPH’s new securities registered under the Securities Act?

No. The company states that the issuance of the common stock, warrants, and pre-funded warrants was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and relied on the Section 4(a)(2) exemption from registration.

What ownership cap applies to SHPH’s preferred stock conversions?

The company notes that the issuance of common shares upon conversion of the Preferred Stock takes into account 4.99% beneficial ownership limitations contained in the terms of the Preferred Stock.

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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): September 9, 2026

 

SHUTTLE PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-41488   82-5089826

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

Commission

File Number

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

401 Professional Drive, Suite 260

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(240) 430-4212

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

(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 $0.00001 per share   SHPH   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

As previously disclosed, on September 9, 2026, Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) held a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) pursuant to which, among other things, the stockholders of the Company approved the issuance of securities of the Company as described in that Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 13, 2026, as supplemented (the “Proxy Statement”). The voting results of the Meeting were reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 11, 2026.

 

As of September 14, 2026, the Company issued an aggregate of (a) 2,869,595 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (“Common Stock”), upon the conversion of certain of its issued and outstanding shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock (the “B-1 Preferred Stock”) and (b) 867,887 shares of Common Stock upon the conversion of certain of its issued and outstanding shares of Series B-2 Preferred Stock (the “B-2 Preferred Stock” and with the B-1 Preferred Stock, the “Preferred Stock”). The issuance of such shares of Common Stock takes into account the 4.99% beneficial ownership limitations set forth in the Preferred Stock. Also as a result of the approval of the issuance of securities of the Company as described in the Proxy Statement, as of September 9, 2026, the Company issued common stock purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of approximately 927,114 shares of Common Stock exercisable for a period of three years at an exercise price of $10.30 per share (post-reverse split), and pre-funded warrants (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of approximately 16,932,508 shares of Common Stock.

 

Copies of the form of Warrant and form of Pre-Funded Warrant were filed as Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2, respectively, to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 1, 2026, and are incorporated herein by reference, and the foregoing description of the Warrants and Pre-Funded Warrants is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.

 

The issuance of the securities set forth in this Item 3.02 has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
4.1   Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (1)
4.2   Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (1)
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

 

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 1, 2026.

 

 
 

 

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.

 

Dated: September 15, 2026    
     
  SHUTTLE PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDINGS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Christopher Cooper
  Name: Christopher Cooper
  Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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