Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) Board adopts amended and restated bylaws

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Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. filed a current report describing that its Board of Directors approved and adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws effective March 16, 2026. The revisions update advance notice rules for stockholder proposals and director nominations, reflect recent Delaware corporate law changes, add certain governance updates, and include a forum selection provision, along with various technical and clarifying edits.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.03, 9.01

2 items

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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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03/16/2026 - 09:28 AM

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): March 16, 2026

SOLENO THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-36593

77-0523891

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File No.)

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

100 Marine Parkway, Suite 400

Redwood City, CA 94065

(Address of principal executive offices)

(650) 213-8444

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

symbols

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

SLNO

NASDAQ

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).

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

On March 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, approved and adopted the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective as of such date. The prior bylaws were amended and restated to, among other things: update the advance notice provisions regarding proposals and nominations from stockholders; make updates to reflect changes in Delaware law; make certain governance updates; and include a forum selection provision. The Bylaws were also amended and restated for certain technical and clarifying changes.

The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.		Description

3.1		Amended and Restated Bylaws

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.


	SOLENO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Date: March 16, 2026

	By:	/s/ Anish Bhatnagar
		Anish Bhatnagar
		Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) change in its bylaws on March 16, 2026?

Soleno Therapeutics amended and restated its bylaws on March 16, 2026. Changes include updated advance notice rules for stockholder proposals, Delaware law updates, certain governance revisions, and adding a forum selection clause plus technical and clarifying edits.

Why did Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) update its advance notice provisions?

Soleno Therapeutics updated advance notice provisions to refine how stockholders submit proposals and director nominations. The changes clarify procedural requirements and timing, aligning governance practices with current standards while integrating other Delaware law and governance updates into the restated bylaws.

How do the new Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) bylaws address Delaware law changes?

The amended and restated bylaws incorporate updates reflecting changes in Delaware corporate law. By aligning bylaw language with current statutes, Soleno aims to keep its governance framework consistent with the prevailing legal environment applicable to Delaware-incorporated companies.

What is the forum selection provision added by Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO)?

Soleno Therapeutics’ revised bylaws now include a forum selection provision. This clause designates a specific court or jurisdiction for certain corporate disputes, seeking greater predictability and consistency in how internal corporate claims are handled under the company’s governance framework.

Who approved the amended and restated bylaws at Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO)?

The Board of Directors of Soleno Therapeutics approved the amended and restated bylaws, acting on a recommendation from its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The updated bylaws became effective on March 16, 2026, the same day the Board took action.

Where can investors see the full text of Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) amended bylaws?

Investors can review the complete text of the amended and restated bylaws in Exhibit 3.1 to the current report. The exhibit is incorporated by reference and provides all detailed governance, procedural, and forum selection provisions adopted by Soleno Therapeutics.

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