Adverum Biotechnologies Holds Annual Meeting with Key Votes

Adverum Biotechnologies held its annual meeting, where stockholders voted on key proposals such as the election of Class II directors and the approval of executive compensation. The company also approved amendments to its equity incentive award plan and reduced exercise prices for certain stock options to enhance shareholder value. Adverum Biotechnologies operates in the biotechnology industry, developing gene therapy solutions for ocular and rare diseases.

Adverum Biotechnologies, a biotechnology company focusing on gene therapy solutions for ocular and rare diseases, held its annual meeting on June 17, 2025. The meeting saw stockholders vote on several key proposals, including the election of Class II directors, ratification of the independent accounting firm, approval of executive compensation, and amendments to the equity incentive award plan. Additionally, stockholders approved a reduction in exercise prices for certain stock options to enhance shareholder value.

The election of Class II directors was a significant decision, with Laurent Fischer, M.D., Patrick Machado, and James Scopa elected to serve until the 2028 annual meeting. The ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was also approved by stockholders.

Executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis, with stockholders voting in favor of the compensation package for named executive officers. The proposal to amend and restate the 2024 Equity Incentive Award Plan was also approved, reflecting strategic adjustments to enhance shareholder value.

One of the notable decisions was the reduction in exercise prices for certain stock options. This amendment, effective as of June 17, 2025, reduced the exercise price per share for eligible options to $10.14, subject to certain retention requirements. This move aims to align the company's compensation structure with market conditions and improve shareholder value.

Adverum Biotechnologies operates in a competitive biotechnology industry, focusing on developing innovative treatments for unmet medical needs. The company's stock is currently trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol ADVM, with an average trading volume of 335,415 shares.

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