Nanophase Technologies Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

Nanophase Proxy Statement filed. Vote on directors & auditors for June 18 meeting.

AI Summary

Nanophase Technologies Corporation filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) on May 31, 2024, for its annual meeting on June 18, 2024. The filing outlines the company's governance and proposals for shareholder vote, including the election of directors and ratification of its independent registered public accounting firm.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding company leadership and voting matters, enabling them to make informed decisions at the upcoming annual meeting.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEF 14A) that provides information to shareholders and does not inherently indicate new risks.

Key Players & Entities

• NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES Corp (company) — Registrant
• 0001999371-24-006943 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20240531 (date) — Filing Date
• 20240618 (date) — Meeting Date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — would be no change in the par value of $0.01 per share. Stockholders would have no p

Filing Documents

• nanx-def14a_061824.htm (DEF 14A) — 75KB
• proxycard_1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 422KB
• proxycard_2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 256KB
• 0001999371-24-006943.txt ( ) — 1009KB

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The following tables set forth certain information known to us with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of May 13, 2024, by (i) each of our named executive officers, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group, and (iv) all persons known to us to beneficially own five percent (5%) or more of our common stock or preferred stock. There were 54,860,984 shares of our common stock outstanding as of May 17, 2024. Name Number of Shares Beneficially Owned (1) Percent of Shares Beneficially Owned DIRECTORS R. Janet Whitmore 1,893,711 3.81 % Laura M. Beres 25,000 * Mark E. Miller -0- * EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Jess A. Jankowski Chief Executive Officer and Director 713,408 (2) 1.42 % Kevin Cureton Chief Operating Officer 614,821 1.23 % All directors and executive officers as a group (5 persons) 3,246,940 6.40 % CERTAIN OTHER BENEFICIAL HOLDERS Bradford T. Whitmore 34,884,596 (3) 63.75 % Unless otherwise indicated below, the person’s address is the same as the address for the Company. *Denotes beneficial ownership of less than one percent. (1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Includes (i) shares for options exercisable within 60 days of March 28, 2024, and (ii) unvested restricted stock units that will vest within 60 days of March 28, 2024, 2024. (2) Includes 1,000 shares held by Mr. Jankowski’s spouse. (3) Based solely on Mr. Whitmore’s Form 4 as filed with the SEC on March 5, 2024. Includes 8,684,270 shares of common stock held by Strandler, LLC, and 25,467,020 shares held by Bradford T. Whitmore, 675,515 shares held by Grace Investments, LLC, as well as 57,791 shares held by his daughter. Mr. Whitmore is the sole member of Strandler, LLC, and a general partner of Grace Investments, LLC. In such capacities, Mr. Whitmore shares voting and investmen

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