DEFA14A: Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material
Published on June 2, 2022
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
(Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Under § 240.14a-12
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Ocuphire Pharma, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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OCUPHIRE PHARMA, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL TO OUR PROXY STATEMENT
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 2022
This Supplement dated June 2, 2022 amends and supplements the Proxy Statement of Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. (“we”, “our” or the “Company”) dated April 27, 2022 (the “Proxy Statement”) with the following information:
Engagement of Proxy Solicitor
On June 2, 2022, we engaged Alliance Advisors, LLC (“Alliance Advisors”), to provide supplemental assistance in the solicitation of proxies, including proxy process related advice and informational support, at a cost of $7,500, plus
reimbursement of expenses. We have paid and will pay other costs of soliciting votes in connection with the Proxy Statement. If stockholders need assistance with casting or changing their vote, they should contact Alliance Advisors at 866-407-1972.
Important Information
The Company has filed the definitive Proxy Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and has furnished to its stockholders the Proxy Statement in connection with the solicitation of proxies for its Annual Meeting. The
Company advises its stockholders to read the Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting, as amended and supplemented by this Supplement, because it contains important information. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the Proxy Statement and
other documents that the Company files with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.