FibroBiologics, Inc.
For the period ended Jul 8, 2024. Filed Jul 8, 2024.
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Jul 8, 2024 · Filed Jul 8, 2024
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DEF 14A 1 formdef14a.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.__)
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FIBROBIOLOGICS, INC.
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FIBROBIOLOGICS, INC.
455 E. Medical Center Blvd., Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77598
281-671-5150
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To Be Held On August 27, 2024
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders ofFIBROBIOLOGICS, INC., a Delaware corporation, or the Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time virtually via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FBLG2024, originating from Houston, Texas.You will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. At the Annual Meeting, you will be asked to consider and vote upon the following proposals:
| 1. | To elect the two nominees named in the accompanying proxy statement as Class I directors, to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. |
| 2. | To ratify the appointment of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. |
| 3. | To approve the adoption of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reduce the authorized capital stock. |
| 4. | To approve the adoption of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to clarify and eliminate obsolete provisions and make certain other immaterial changes. |
| 5. | To conduct any other business properly brought before the Annual Meeting. |
These items of business are more fully described in the proxy statement that accompanies this notice.
In accordance with rules established by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we are providing you access to our proxy materials over the Internet. Accordingly, we plan to mail a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, or the Notice, to our stockholders on or about July 8, 2024. The Notice will describe how to access and review our proxy materials, including our proxy statement and annual report on Form 10-K. The Notice as well as the printed copy of proxy cards will also describe how you may submit your proxy via the Internet or by telephone. If you received a Notice by mail and would like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, you should follow the instructions for requesting such materials included in the Notice. In accordance with Delaware law, a list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be accessible during normal business hours for ten days prior to the Annual Meeting at our principal place of business, 455 E. Medical Center Blvd., Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77598.
The record date for the Annual Meeting is July 1, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Instructions on how to participate in the Annual Meeting and demonstrate proof of stock ownership are posted at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FBLG2024 . The webcast of the Annual Meeting will be archived for one year after the date of the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/FBLG2024. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, please vote as soon as possible.
By Order of the Board of Directors
/s/ Pete O’Heeron
Pete O’Heeron
Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson
Houston, Texas
July 8, 2024
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders’Meeting to Be Held
on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
The proxy statement, notice and annual report to stockholders
are available at www.proxyvote.com*.*
Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting, please vote by telephone or the Internet as instructed in these materials, or if you request or we deliver to you a proxy card in the mail, you may complete, date, sign and return that proxy. Regardless of the method used, please vote as promptly as possible in order to ensure your representation at the Annual Meeting. You may also vote through our virtual web conference if you attend the Annual Meeting, even if you have voted by proxy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THESE PROXY MATERIALS AND VOTING | 1 |
| PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 7 |
| PROPOSAL 2: RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | 10 |
| PROPOSAL 3: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REDUCE THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK | 11 |
| PROPOSAL 4: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CLARIFY AND ELIMINATE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND MAKE CERTAIN OTHER IMMATERIAL CHANGES | 12 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 14 |
| Our Governance Structure and Philosophy | 14 |
| Composition of the Board | 15 |
| Independence of the Board | 17 |
| Board Leadership Structure | 17 |
| Committees of the Board | 17 |
| Role of the Board in Risk Oversight | 19 |
| Meetings of the Board | 20 |
| Annual Meeting Attendance | 20 |
| Stockholder Communications with the Board | 20 |
| Code of Ethics and Business Conduct | 20 |
| Clawback Policy | 20 |
| Anti-Hedging Policy | 20 |
| REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD | 21 |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | 22 |
| EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION | 23 |
| Executive Compensation | 23 |
| Summary Compensation Table | 23 |
| Other Elements of Compensation | 25 |
| Employment Agreements with our Executive Officers | 26 |
| Equity Compensation Plans | 28 |
| Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2023 | 28 |
| Director Compensation | 28 |
| SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT | 30 |
| EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION | 33 |
| RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS | 34 |
| Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 34 |
| Indemnification Agreements | 35 |
| OTHER MATTERS | 36 |
| Stockholder Proposals for 2025 Annual Meeting | 36 |
| Householding of Proxy Materials | 36 |
| Availability of Additional Information | 36 |
| Appendix A – Capital Decrease Amendment | A-1 |
| Appendix B – Clarifying Amendment | B-1 |
FIBROBIOLOGICS, INC.
455 E. Medical Center Blvd., Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77598
281-671-5150
PROXY STATEMENT
FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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