EXICURE INC
For the period ended Jul 30, 2024. Filed Jul 30, 2024.
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DEF 14A 1 exicureproxy-specialmtg.htm DEF 14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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Exicure, Inc.
2430 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
To the stockholders of Exicure, Inc.:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) of Exicure, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), will be held virtually and exclusively online via a live audio-only webcast on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The Special Meeting is being held for the following purpose:
To approve an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio in the range of 1-for-2 to 1-for-15, with such ratio to be determined in the discretion of the Board of Directors; and
To conduct any other business properly brought before the Special Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
These items of business are more fully described in the Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice.
You will be able to attend the Special Meeting online, submit your questions during the Special Meeting and vote your shares electronically during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/XCUR2024SM. Because the Special Meeting is being conducted electronically, you will not be able to attend the Special Meeting in person.
The record date for the Special Meeting is July 26, 2024. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on that date may vote at the Special Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. To participate in and vote at the Special Meeting, stockholders will need the unique 16-digit control number (printed in the box marked by the arrow) in their proxy card. A list of stockholders as of the record date will be accessible electronically during the Special Meeting atwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/XCUR2024SM when you enter your 16-digit control number.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 15, 2024:
This Notice and the Proxy Statement are available atwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/XCUR2024SM.
Your vote is very important. Whether or not you attend the Special Meeting virtually, it is important that your shares be represented. You may vote your proxy by telephone or through the Internet, or by completing and returning the proxy card mailed to you. Voting instructions are provided in the accompanying Proxy Statement. If you participate virtually in the Special Meeting, you may vote at that time, even if you previously submitted your vote. Even if you plan to participate in the Special Meeting, we urge you to vote as soon as possible over the Internet, by telephone or by mail as described in the Proxy Statement.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/Paul Kang________________
Paul Kang
Chief Executive Officer and President
Chicago, Illinois
July 30, 2024
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