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FATE · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 24, 2026

Fate Therapeutics Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 24, 2026
Ticker
FATE
Accession
0001193125-26-177171
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Fate Therapeutics' board recommends voting FOR all proposals, including director elections, accounting firm ratification, executive compensation, and increasing stock option plan.

About Fate Therapeutics Inc
Market cap
$300M
1Y TSR
+68.7%
3Y TSR
−25.4%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Healthcare
CEO
Bahram Valamehr
Last annual meeting: Jun 12, 2026 · View full Fate Therapeutics Inc profile →
DEFA14A
 
 

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

 

 

Filed by the Registrant ☒       Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

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  Preliminary Proxy Statement
  Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
  Definitive Proxy Statement
  Definitive Additional Materials
  Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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  PROXY TABULATOR: P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903

 

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Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

 

Annual Meeting of Stockholders

 

Friday, June 12, 2026 9:30 AM, Pacific Time

 

12278 Scripps Summit Drive, San Diego, California, 92131

 

 

 

For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and obtain directions to attend the meeting go to www.proxydocs.com/FATE

 

To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12 digit control number in the box below.

 

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

Under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the Internet.

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy material, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper copy in time for this year’s meeting, you must make this request on or before June 2, 2026.

     

 

Meeting Materials: Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement & Annual Report on Form 10-K

 

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders Meeting To Be Held On June 12, 2026 For Stockholders of record as of April 15, 2026

 

To order paper materials, use one of the following methods.

 

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Internet:

www.investorelections.com/FATE

 

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Call:

1-866-648-8133

 

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Email:

paper@investorelections.com

 

* If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located below) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions OR other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material.

 

     

 

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Have the 12 digit control number located in the box

above available when you access the website and follow the instructions.

SEE REVERSE FOR FULL AGENDA    

Copyright © 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved


LOGO    Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE:

FOR ON PROPOSALS 1, 2, 3 AND 4

 

    

 

PROPOSAL

 

 

1.

  

 

Election of Class I Directors

   1.01 Robert S. Epstein, M.D., M.S.
   1.02 Karin Jooss, Ph.D.
   1.03 Laura J. Hamill
2.    To approve the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
3.    To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
4.    To approve a proposal to amend and restate the Company’s 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder.
   Note: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
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Frequently asked questions

When did Fate Therapeutics Inc file this DEFA14A?
Fate Therapeutics Inc (FATE) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 24, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-177171.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Fate Therapeutics' board recommends voting FOR all proposals, including director elections, accounting firm ratification, executive compensation, and increasing stock option plan. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Fate Therapeutics Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Fate Therapeutics Inc has filed under CIK 1434316, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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