Bolt Biotherapeutics Files Definitive Additional Materials

TL;DR

Bolt Bio (BOLT) filed extra proxy docs, likely for shareholder votes. No new info, just supplemental.

AI Summary

Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. is filing a Definitive Additional Materials proxy statement on May 20, 2024. This filing concerns matters related to the company's proxy statement, but does not involve a preliminary proxy statement, confidential treatment, or soliciting material under Rule 14a-12. The company is incorporated in Delaware and its fiscal year ends on December 31.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates that Bolt Biotherapeutics is providing supplementary information to shareholders regarding their proxy statement, which is crucial for upcoming shareholder votes and corporate governance decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine administrative filing for a proxy statement and does not contain new financial information or strategic changes that would inherently increase risk.

Key Players & Entities

• Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 0000950170-24-062226 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20240520 (date) — Filing Date
• DEFA14A (form_type) — SEC Filing Type

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $450,000 — inn’s annual base salary will be $450,000, and he will be eligible for an annual

Filing Documents

• 2024_bolt_defa14a_supple.htm (DEFA14A) — 28KB
• 0000950170-24-062226.txt ( ) — 29KB

From the Filing

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Under 240.14a-12 Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) Not applicable (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. BOLT BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. SUPPLEMENT TO NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 12, 2024 AT 11:00 A.M. PACIFIC TIME May 20, 2024 Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) is filing this supplement (the “Supplement”) to update information contained in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 26, 2024 (the “Proxy Statement”), and made available to the Company’s stockholders in connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 12, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Meeting”). Subsequent to the filing of the Proxy Statement, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on May 14, 2024, in which the Company disclosed a strategic pipeline prioritization and restructuring which included changes to the composition of the Board and the Company’s executive officers. Except as specifically set forth in this Supplement, all information set forth in the Proxy Statement continues to apply and should be considered when voting your shares using one of the methods described in the Proxy Statement. The Proxy Statement contains important additional information, and this Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Proxy Statement. Departure of Director On May 13, 2024, Edgar G. Engleman, M.D. notified the Company of his resignation as a member of Board and from all committees of the Board on which he served, effective as of May 15, 2024. Dr. Engleman's resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Upon his departure as a member of the Board, Dr. Engleman joined the Company's Scientific Advisory Board to continue to provide his support to the Company with his extensive expertise and experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Departure of Chief Executive Officer and Director Effective as of May 15 2024, Randall C. Schatzman, Ph.D. stepped down as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a member of the Board. Dr. Schatzman's resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Dr. Schatzman will continue to be an employee of the Company through July 15, 2024, at which time he will become an advisor to the Company pursuant to a consulting agreement entered into on May 13, 2024 (the “Schatzman Consulting Agreement”). Pursuant to the Schatzman Consulting Agreement, the Company and Dr. Schatzman mutually agreed that commencing July 15, 2024 until the earlier of (i) nine months following July 15, 2024 or (ii) a termination in accordance with the terms of the Schatzman Consulting Agreement, Dr. Schatzman will provide certain advisory services to support the Company with the orderly transition of his duties. Dr. Schatzman’s provision of services under the Schatzman Consulting Agreement will be deemed “continuous service” (as defined in the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and 2015 Equity Incentive Plan). Pursuant to the Schatzman Consulting Agreement, a total of 1,248,571 stock options previously granted to Dr. Schatzman were canceled. Dr. Schatzman will be entitled to severance payments pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Severance and Change in Control Plan (the “Severance Plan”) as described in the Proxy Statement. Departure of Chief Medical Officer Effective as of May 15, 2024, Edith A. Perez, M.D. stepped down as the Company’s Chief Medical Officer, as the Company eliminated the position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Perez will continue to be an employee of the Company through July 15, 2024, at which time she will become an advisor to the Company pursuant to a consulting agreement e

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