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HCW Biologics Inc. announced the approval of a reverse stock split following a Special Meeting of Stockholders on March 31, 2025. The pharmaceutical company, currently trading at $0.28 with a market capitalization of approximately $12.6 million, has seen its stock decline by 83% over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s shares are currently trading below their Fair Value, though financial health indicators suggest caution, with a weak overall score of 0.99 out of 5.
The approved reverse stock split will consolidate outstanding shares of common stock into fewer shares, aiming to maintain the company’s listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. The board of directors was granted the discretion to implement the reverse split at a ratio ranging from one-for-twenty to one-for-fifty. The final ratio decided by the board is one-for-forty, expected to take effect at the start of the trading day on April 11, 2025. The company’s trading symbol will remain "HCWB," but the common stock will have a new CUSIP number, 40423R204. InvestingPro data reveals the company is quickly burning through cash, with a concerning current ratio of 0.19, indicating potential liquidity challenges.
In addition to the reverse stock split, stockholders voted on two other proposals. The first, referred to as the ELOC Proposal, involved approving the full issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to an Equity Purchase Agreement and a Registration Rights Agreement connected to an equity line of credit with Square Gate Capital Master Fund, LLC – Series 4. The second, known as the Note Conversion Proposal, sought approval for the issuance of shares upon conversion of up to $6,905,000 of principal amount of Senior Secured Notes issued to certain investors, including officers, directors, and stockholders of the company.
The outcomes of the voting were as follows: the Reverse Stock Split Proposal received 30,748,112 votes for, 201,437 against, and 27,164 abstentions; the ELOC Proposal garnered 27,619,878 votes for, 90,675 against, and 29,334 abstentions with 3,236,826 broker non-votes; and the Note Conversion Proposal had 7,843,835 votes for, 353,104 against, and 19,069,833 abstentions with 3,709,941 broker non-votes.
All three proposals were approved based on the vote results, and no other matters were submitted or voted on during the Special Meeting. This information is based on a press release statement. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 8 additional key insights about HCWB’s financial health and market position, including detailed analysis of its cash flow and profitability metrics, which are crucial for understanding the company’s future prospects.
In other recent news, HCW Biologics Inc. has announced a revised agreement with WY Biotech Co., Ltd. due to delays on the part of WY Biotech. The amendment involves restructuring the payment schedule for a $7.0 million license fee, with the initial $4.0 million payment now postponed to be completed by June 2025. Additionally, HCW Biologics has retained the option to take over development and commercialization responsibilities for certain applications if necessary. Meanwhile, the company has been granted an extension by the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to meet listing requirements, allowing them until April 25, 2025, to comply with the minimum bid price rule and until June 15, 2025, for other listing rules. This extension provides HCW Biologics with the opportunity to continue trading while working towards compliance. Furthermore, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a Phase 1 clinical trial for HCW Biologics’ drug candidate HCW9302, aimed at treating alopecia areata. This trial will assess the safety and optimal dosing of the drug, which targets regulatory T cells to suppress unwanted immune responses. These developments reflect HCW Biologics’ ongoing efforts in advancing its platform technologies and addressing regulatory requirements.
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