Valion Bio, Inc.
For the period ended May 28, 2026. Filed Apr 30, 2026.
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May 28, 2026 · Filed Apr 30, 2026
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DEF 14A 1 valion_def14a.htm DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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1305 E. Houston Street, Building 1, Suite 311
San Antonio, TX 78205
(888) 276-6888
Valion Bio, Inc.
NOTICE OF THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON May 28, 2026
Dear Stockholder:
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Valion Bio, Inc. (formerly known as Tivic Health Systems, Inc.), a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. We have adopted a virtual format for the Annual Meeting to provide a consistent and convenient experience to all stockholders regardless of location. You may attend the Annual Meeting virtually via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/VBIO2026, where you will be able to vote electronically and submit questions for management’s consideration. You may also attend the Annual Meeting and submit your vote by proxy and may submit questions ahead of the Annual Meeting through the designated website. For further information, please see the Questions and Answers about these Proxy Materials and Voting beginning on the first page of the accompanying Proxy Statement. The purposes of the Annual Meeting are as follows:
| 1. | To elect one Class II director to hold office until our 2029 annual meeting of stockholders, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified, subject to prior death, resignation or removal; |
| 2. | To approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended by the First Amendment to the Plan (as amended, the “2021 Plan”), to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder by 2,581,608 shares, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2021 Plan; |
| 3. | To ratify the selection of Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; |
| 4. | To approve, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the issuance of shares of our common stock upon conversion of those shares of our Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock and exercise of those warrants to purchase shares of our common stock that we may in the future issue to certain institutional investors (the “Series C Preferred Investors”) pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between us and such investors on December 9, 2025 (the “Series C Preferred Purchase Agreement”); |
| 5. | To approve, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the issuance of shares of our common stock upon conversion of our Senior Secured Convertible Note and exercise of a warrant to purchase shares of our common stock that we may in the future issue to 3i, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“3i”), pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between us and 3i on December 9, 2025 (the “Note Purchase Agreement”); |
| 6. | To approve, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the issuance of shares of our common stock upon conversion of those shares of our Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock and exercise of those warrants to purchase shares of our common stock that we may in the future issue to 3i pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between us and the previous investor party thereto on April 29, 2025 (the “April 2025 Purchase Agreement”), as amended by that Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and between us and 3i on December 9, 2025 (the “Series B Amendment and, together with the April 2025 Purchase Agreement, the “Series B Preferred Purchase Agreement”); |
| 7. | To approve, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the sale and issuance of shares of our common stock pursuant to that Common Stock Purchase Agreement entered into by and between us and Tumim Stone Capital, LLC on February 6, 2026 (the “Equity Line of Credit”); |
| 8. | To approve the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to another place, or a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the event we have not received sufficient votes in favor of any of the foregoing proposals; and |
| 9. | To consider and act upon any other matters which may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) has carefully reviewed and considered the foregoing proposals, and has concluded that each proposal is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Therefore, our Board has approved each proposal and recommends that you vote “For” the Class II director nominee and “For” each of Proposals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. These proposals are more fully described in the Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice. Action may be taken on any one of the foregoing proposals at the Annual Meeting on the date specified above or on any date or dates to which the meeting may be postponed or adjourned.
Our Board has fixed the close of business on April 24, 2026 (the “Record Date”) as the record date for the determination of the stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. Holders of outstanding shares of our Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, shares of our Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, or shares of our Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote on any of the matters to be presented to our stockholders for approval at the Annual Meeting. Accordingly, only stockholders of record of shares of our common stock as of the close of business on the Record Date will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. A list of the stockholders of record as of the close of business on the Record Date will be available for inspection by our stockholders for any purpose germane to the Annual Meeting during normal business hours at our principal executive offices, located at 1305 E. Houston Street, Building 1, Suite 311, San Antonio, Texas 78205, beginning ten days before the Annual Meeting through the date of the Annual Meeting.
On or about May 6, 2026, we are distributing this Notice, along with the accompanying Proxy Statement, proxy card and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, to each of our stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Accompanying this Notice is the Proxy Statement and a proxy card that includes voting instructions. Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting, please read these materials carefully, complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it promptly, or complete and submit your proxy via phone or the Internet in accordance with the instructions provided on the enclosed proxy card.
We cordially invite you to virtually attend the Annual Meeting. Your vote is important no matter how large or small your holdings in the Company may be. If you do not expect to be present at the Annual Meeting virtually, you are urged to promptly complete, date, sign, and return the enclosed proxy card or to submit your vote using another method included in the proxy card you receive in the mail. If you hold your shares beneficially in street name through a nominee, you should follow the instructions you receive from your nominee to vote your shares. Please review the instructions on each of your voting options described in the enclosed Proxy Statement as well as in the enclosed proxy card. This will not limit your right to virtually attend or vote at the Annual Meeting, but will help to secure a quorum and avoid added solicitation costs. You may revoke your proxy at any time before it has been voted at the Annual Meeting.
Even if you plan to attend the virtual Annual Meeting, we request that you submit a proxy by following the instructions provided in the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible in order to ensure that your shares will be represented at the Annual Meeting if you are unable to attend.
By order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ Sheryle Bolton
Sheryle Bolton
Chairperson of the Board
San Antonio, Texas
May 6, 2026
IMPORTANT: WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, WE ASK YOU TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE, MAIL, FAX OR ON THE INTERNET USING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| GENERAL INFORMATION | 1 |
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| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THESE PROXY MATERIALS AND VOTING | 2 |
| When is the Annual Meeting? | 2 |
| Where will the Annual Meeting be held? | 2 |
| Will there be a Q&A session during the Annual Meeting? | 2 |
| Why am I receiving these Proxy Materials? | 2 |
| Who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting? | 2 |
| How many shares must be present to conduct business? | 2 |
| What will be voted on at the Annual Meeting? | 3 |
| What shares can I vote at the Annual Meeting? | 5 |
| What is the difference between holding shares as a stockholder of record and as a beneficial owner? | 5 |
| How can I vote my shares without attending the Annual Meeting? | 5 |
| How can I vote my shares at the Annual Meeting? | 5 |
| How do I attend the virtual Annual Meeting? | 6 |
| How do I gain admission to the virtual Annual Meeting? | 6 |
| How are votes counted? | 6 |
| What is a “broker non-vote”? | 6 |
| How are abstentions counted? | 7 |
| Are dissenters’ rights available with respect to any of the proposals? | 7 |
| What should I do if I receive more than one set of Proxy Materials? | 7 |
| Can I change my mind after I return my proxy? | 7 |
| Who is soliciting my vote and who is paying the costs? | 7 |
| How can I find out the results of the voting? | 7 |
| PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR | 8 |
| Background | 8 |
| Information Regarding our Class II Director | 8 |
| Nomination of Directors | 9 |
| Vote Required | 10 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 10 |
| PROPOSAL 2: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN | 11 |
| Background and the Proposed Plan Amendment | 11 |
| Purpose of the 2021 Plan | 11 |
| Reasons for Approval of the Plan Amendment | 12 |
| Dilution Analysis | 13 |
| Description of 2021 Plan | 14 |
| New Plan Benefits | 16 |
| Effective Date | 16 |
| Vote Required | 16 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 16 |
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| PROPOSAL 3: RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | 17 |
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| Background | 17 |
| Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fee Information | 17 |
| Audit and Risk Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures | 18 |
| Vote Required | 18 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 18 |
| PROPOSAL 4: APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK UPON CONVERSION OF THOSE SHARES OF SERIES C PREFERRED AND EXERCISE OF THOSE SERIES C WARRANTS THAT WE MAY IN THE FUTURE ISSUE TO THE SERIES C PREFERRED INVESTORS PURSUANT TO THE SERIES C PREFERRED PURCHASE AGREEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING RULE 5635(d) | 19 |
| General | 19 |
| Series C Preferred Purchase Agreement | 19 |
| Summary of Terms of the Series C Preferred | 21 |
| Nasdaq Stockholder Approval Requirements; Reasons for Stockholder Approval | 23 |
| Potential Effects of this Proposal | 23 |
| Potential Consequences if this Proposal is Not Approved | 24 |
| Vote Required | 24 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 24 |
| PROPOSAL 5: APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK UPON CONVERSION OF THAT NOTE AND EXERCISE OF THAT NOTE WARRANT THAT WE MAY IN THE FUTURE ISSUE TO 3i PURSUANT TO THE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING RULE 5635(d) | 25 |
| General | 25 |
| Note Purchase Agreement | 25 |
| Nasdaq Stockholder Approval Requirements; Reasons for Stockholder Approval | 27 |
| Potential Effects of this Proposal | 28 |
| Potential Consequences if this Proposal is Not Approved | 28 |
| Vote Required | 28 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 28 |
| PROPOSAL 6: APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK UPON CONVERSION OF THOSE SHARES OF SERIES B PREFERRED AND EXERCISE OF THOSE SERIES B WARRANTS THAT WE MAY IN THE FUTURE ISSUE TO 3i PURSUANT TO THE SERIES B PREFERRED PURCHASE AGREEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING RULE 5635(d) | 29 |
| General | 29 |
| Series B Preferred Purchase Agreement | 30 |
| Summary of Terms of the Series B Preferred | 31 |
| Nasdaq Stockholder Approval Requirements; Reasons for Stockholder Approval | 32 |
| Potential Effects of this Proposal | 33 |
| Potential Consequences if this Proposal is Not Approved | 33 |
| Vote Required | 33 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 33 |
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| PROPOSAL 7: APPROVAL OF THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK TO TUMIM STONE CAPITAL, LLC PURSUANT TO THE EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING RULE 5635(d) | 34 |
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| General | 34 |
| Equity Line of Credit | 34 |
| Nasdaq Stockholder Approval Requirements; Reasons for Stockholder Approval | 35 |
| Potential Effects of this Proposal | 36 |
| Potential Consequences if this Proposal is Not Approved | 36 |
| Vote Required | 36 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 36 |
| PROPOSAL 8: ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING | 37 |
| General | 37 |
| Vote Required | 37 |
| Recommendation of the Board | 37 |
| BOARD MATTERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 38 |
| Our Board | 38 |
| Board and Stockholder Meetings and Attendance | 39 |
| Composition of our Board | 39 |
| Director Independence | 40 |
| Committees of the Board | 40 |
| Report of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors | 41 |
| Board Diversity | 43 |
| Board Leadership Structure | 43 |
| Board’s Role in Risk Management | 43 |
| Stockholder Communications with the Board | 44 |
| Code of Business Conduct and Ethics | 44 |
| Insider Trading Policy | 44 |
| Anti-Hedging Policy | 44 |
| Family Relationships | 44 |
| DIRECTOR COMPENSATION | 45 |
| EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION | 46 |
| Executive Officers | 46 |
| Summary Compensation Table | 47 |
| Compensation Recovery Policy | 49 |
| Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2025 | 50 |
| Equity Incentive Plan Information | 53 |
| SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT | 54 |
| Delinquent Section 16 Reports | 54 |
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| CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS | 55 |
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| Policies and Procedures Regarding Related Party Transactions | 55 |
| Interest of Certain Persons in Matters to be Acted Upon | 55 |
| STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS | 56 |
| OTHER BUSINESS | 57 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | 57 |
| AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 57 |
| NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 58 |
| INFORMATION REFERENCED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT | 58 |
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1305 E. Houston Street, Building 1, Suite 311
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(888) 276-6888
PROXY STATEMENT
FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON MAY 28, 2026
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