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Ocugen files Section 205 petition to validate share increase; hearing set for May 6, 2026
Ocugen, Inc.
- Petition seeks validation of Charter Amendment increasing authorized common shares from 295M to 390M, approved at June 2024 annual meeting.
- Putative class action challenged voting rights of Series C Preferred Stock used to approve amendment; plaintiff does not oppose petition.
- Company filed Certificate of Correction to clarify Series C Preferred voting powers; hearing on petition set for May 6, 2026.
- As of Jan 22, 2026, Ocugen had issued 33M shares in reliance on the amendment, all subject to validation.
- If petition granted, stockholder action will be mooted; Delaware Chancery Court to decide.