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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
MergerJul 8, 2026, 05:36 PM

Catalyst Pharma Stockholders Approve Merger with Angelini Pharma

AI Summary

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that its stockholders approved the merger agreement with Angelini Pharma S.p.A. at a special meeting held on July 8, 2026. This approval satisfies a key closing condition for the merger, which will result in Catalyst becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Angelini Pharma. Additionally, the company's directors have indicated their intention to resign upon the merger's effective time. While a non-binding compensation proposal related to the merger was not approved by stockholders, this does not impact the completion of the merger.

Key Highlights

  • Stockholders approved the merger agreement with Angelini Pharma.
  • 97,340,180 votes were cast For the Merger Proposal.
  • 1,143,815 votes were cast Against the Merger Proposal.
  • 242,616 abstentions were recorded for the Merger Proposal.
  • The Compensation Proposal was not approved by stockholders (30,504,686 For, 67,486,884 Against).
  • The Compensation Proposal's non-approval is advisory and non-binding.
  • Directors intend to resign effective upon the merger's consummation.
  • Approximately 80.6% of outstanding shares were present at the Special Meeting.