HCW Biologics Announces 1-for-40 Reverse Stock Split

Core Points - HCW Biologics Inc. announced a 1-for-40 reverse stock split effective April 11, 2025, to comply with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share [1][2] - The reverse stock split will reduce the number of shares outstanding from approximately 44,934,120 to about 1,123,353, while the total authorized shares will remain at 250,000,000 [3] - The reverse stock split will not affect stockholders' percentage ownership, except for those who would receive fractional shares, who will instead receive one whole share [2][3] Company Overview - HCW Biologics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel immunotherapies aimed at extending health span by addressing inflammation linked to age-related diseases [6] - The company utilizes two drug discovery platforms: the TOBI™ platform, which has produced several molecules including HCW9218 and HCW9302, and the TRBC platform, which employs a unique protein-based backbone for immunotherapeutics [6]