QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING
The following section provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Special Meeting. This section, however, only provides summary information. These questions and answers may not address all issues that may be important to you as a stockholder. You should carefully read this entire proxy statement, including each of the annexes.
Why are you holding a virtual Special Meeting?
The Special Meeting will be held virtually, both to increase accessibility and encourage participation from our stockholders. We have implemented the virtual format in order to facilitate stockholder attendance at the Special Meeting. We have designed our virtual format to enhance, rather than constrain, stockholder access, participation and communication. For example, the virtual format allows stockholders to communicate with us during the Special Meeting so they can ask questions of our Board of Directors or management.
How do I attend and participate in the Special Meeting online?
To attend and participate in the Special Meeting, stockholders will need to access the live audio webcast of the meeting. To do so, stockholders of record will need to visit at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/IKNA2023SM and use their control number provided in the proxy card to preregister to this website, and beneficial owners of shares held in street name will need to follow the same instructions. Registration will open 15 minutes prior to the meeting.
The live audio webcast of the Special Meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
How can I get help if I have trouble checking in or listening to the meeting online?
There will be a support number available on the login page of the virtual meeting 15 minutes before the meeting begins for any shareholders having technical difficulties. The technical support line will not be able to provide control numbers, but will be able to assist with any technical issues.
When are this proxy statement and the accompanying materials scheduled to be sent to stockholders?
On or about , 2023, we will begin mailing our proxy materials, including the Notice of the Special Meeting, this proxy statement and the accompanying proxy card or, for shares held in street name (i.e., held for your account by a broker or other nominee), a voting instruction form.
Who is soliciting my vote?
The Board of Directors is soliciting your vote for the Special Meeting.
When is the record date for the Special Meeting?
The record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the Special Meeting is the close of business on , 2023.
How many votes can be cast by all stockholders?
There were shares of our voting Common Stock outstanding on , 2023, all of which are entitled to vote with respect to all matters to be acted upon at the Special Meeting. Each stockholder of record is entitled to one vote for each share of our voting Common Stock held by such stockholder. As the stockholder of record, you have the right to grant your voting proxy directly to the individuals listed on the proxy card or vote on your own behalf at our virtual Special Meeting. of our shares of Series A Preferred Stock were outstanding as of , 2023. As of , 2023, there were 6,368,587 shares of non-voting Common Stock outstanding. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock and non-voting Common Stock are not entitled to vote on the proposals presented at the Special Meeting.
Of the shares of our voting Common Stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, 1,647,350 shares of our voting Common Stock were issued in the Acquisition (as described in “Proposal No. 1 – General – Pionyr
