In a recent development, AlloVir, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALVR), a company specializing in biological products currently trading at $0.45 per share, received approval from its shareholders for a reverse stock split. The stock has faced significant pressure, declining over 41% in the past six months, according to InvestingPro data.
The decision came at a special meeting held on Thursday, where stockholders voted on the proposal that could see the company's common stock consolidated at a ratio between 1-for-15 and 1-for-35.
This strategic move, which was first introduced in a definitive proxy statement on December 6, 2024, grants AlloVir's Board of Directors the discretion to determine the exact ratio within the approved range. They have until January 10, 2026, to enact the reverse stock split, which will be publicly announced once decided.
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The voting results showed a strong majority in favor, with 96,216,120 votes supporting the amendment to the company's Charter for the reverse stock split, against 12,082,172 votes, and 303,036 abstentions. Given the sufficient votes to pass the proposal, the need to adjourn the meeting to solicit additional proxies was negated.
AlloVir's initiative is part of a broader plan involving a proposed merger with Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc., which the company has been communicating to its shareholders. While this communication does not serve as a solicitation of any vote or approval for the merger, it does relate to the reverse stock split connected to the proposed merger.
The company has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, which contains both a proxy statement regarding the reverse stock split and a prospectus for the merger. Investors and stockholders are encouraged to review these documents carefully for a comprehensive understanding of the implications of the reverse stock split and the proposed merger with Kalaris Therapeutics.
AlloVir, previously known as ViraCyte, Inc., is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and operates under the organization name 03 Life Sciences. While the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 86.78 and more cash than debt on its balance sheet, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company faces profitability challenges, with negative earnings in the last twelve months. The information reported here is based on a press release statement and InvestingPro data.
In other recent news, AlloVir, Inc. has experienced a major leadership change with Vikas Sinha stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of former CEO, Diana Brainard. Dr. Brainard's exit from the company was amicable, with no reported disagreements regarding company operations or practices.
She leaves with a substantial severance package, including a lump sum equivalent to 36 months of her base salary, a target bonus for the current year, and a $100,000 completion bonus related to a proposed merger with Kalaris Therapeutics, Inc.
Sinha, 61, brings over two decades of executive finance experience in the life sciences industry, having held significant roles at Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALXN) and Bayer AG (ETR:BAYGN). His appointment comes at a time when AlloVir's stock is trading near its 52-week low. Despite this, AlloVir maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 86.78, indicating sufficient resources to meet its obligations. These are some of the recent developments within AlloVir, Inc.
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