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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

 


 

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TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

110 Allen3 Mountainview Road, Suite 401100,

Basking Ridge,Warren, NJ 0792007059

 

NOTICE OF SPECIALANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

To be held on November 7, 2022June 2, 2023

 

To the Stockholders of Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

 

You are cordially invited to attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”Annual Meeting) of Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) to be held on November 7, 2022,Friday, June 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We are planning to hold the SpecialAnnual Meeting virtually via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SM.TMBR2023. You will not be able to attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting at a physical location. At the SpecialAnnual Meeting, stockholders will act on the following matters:

 

1.

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To elect five directors to our Board of Directors to hold office for the following year until their successors have been duly elected and qualified;

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To approve an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, at the discretion of the Board,Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, at a specific ratio, ranging from one-for-twenty-five (1:25) to one-for-fifty (1:50), at any time prior to the one-year anniversary date of the Special Meeting, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board; and

2.To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting in the event thatincrease the number of shares of common stock and Series B Mirroring Preferred Stock present or represented by proxy atauthorized for issuance thereunder from 263,179 to 449,223;

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To ratify the Special Meetingappointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023; and voting “FOR”

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To consider any other matters that may properly come before the adoption of Proposal 1 are insufficient.Annual Meeting.

 

Only stockholders of record at the 4:00 p.m. Eastern Timeclose of business on October 3, 2022,April 20, 2023 are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the SpecialAnnual Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.

 

Your vote is important. Whether or not you plan to attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting, please vote electronically via the Internet or by telephone, or, if you requested paper copies of the proxy materials, please complete, sign, date and return the accompanying proxy card or voting instruction card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. If you attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting virtually and prefer to vote at the SpecialAnnual Meeting, you may do so even if you have already voted your shares. You may revoke your proxy in the manner described in the proxy statement at any time before it has been voted at the SpecialAnnual Meeting.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors

/s/ John Koconis

John Koconis

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

 

,2022

Basking Ridge,May 1, 2023

Warren, New Jersey

 

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF FIVE DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO HOLD OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN DULY ELECTED AND QUALIFIED

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PROPOSAL 2: APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES ISSUABLE UNDER THE COMPANY’S 2020 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

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PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS

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PROPOSAL 1: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CHARTER, AT THE DESCRETION3:  RATIFICATION OF THE BOARD, TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLITAPPOINTMENT OF OUR ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, AT A SPECIFIC RATIO, RANGING FROM ONE-FOR-TWENTY-FIVE (1:25) TO ONE-FOR-FIFTY (1:50), AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, WITH THE EXACT RATIO TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARDREGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

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PROPOSAL 2:  APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING IN THE EVENT THAT THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND SERIES B MIRRORING PREFERRED STOCK PRESENT OR REPRESENTED BY PROXY AT THE SPECIAL MEETING AND VOTING “FOR” THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSAL 1 ARE INSUFFICIENT.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS18

ANNUAL REPORT

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HOUSEHOLDING OF SPECIALANNUAL MEETING MATERIALS

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OTHER MATTERS

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TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

PROXY STATEMENT

FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 SPECIAL2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

This proxy statementProxy Statement contains information related to the SpecialAnnual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Monday, November 7, 2022,Friday, June 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Special Meeting”Annual Meeting). We are planning to hold the SpecialAnnual Meeting virtually via the Internet, or at such other time and place to which the SpecialAnnual Meeting may be adjourned or postponed. In order to attend our SpecialAnnual Meeting, you must log in to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SMTMBR2023 using the 16-digit control number on the Notice, proxy card or voting instruction form that accompanied the proxy materials.

 

Proxies for the SpecialAnnual Meeting are being solicited by the Company’sour Board of Directors (the “Board”Board). This proxy statementProxy Statement is first being made available to stockholders on or about , 2022.May 1, 2023.

 

Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the SpecialAnnual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on November 7, 2022.

June 2, 2023: Our proxy materials including our Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials,this Proxy Statement for the November 7, Annual Meeting, our annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 Special Meeting(the Annual Report) and proxy card are available on the Internet at www.proxyvote.com. Under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, we are providing access to our proxy materials both by sending you this full set of proxy materials and by notifying you of the availability of our proxy materials on the Internet.

 

In this Proxy Statement, the terms “Timber,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The mailing address of our principal executive offices is Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 110 Allen3 Mountainview Road, Suite 401, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920.100, Warren, NJ 07059.

 

About the Meeting

 

Why are we calling this SpecialAnnual Meeting?

 

We are calling the SpecialAnnual Meeting to seek the approval of our stockholders:

 

1.

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To elect five directors to our Board of Directors to hold office for the following year until their successors have been duly elected and qualified;

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To approve an amendment to our Certificate2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of Incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”), at the discretion of the Board to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a specific ratio, rangingauthorized for issuance thereunder from one-for-twenty-five (1:25)263,179 to one-for-fifty (1:50), at449,223;

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To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023; and

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To consider any time prior toother matters that may properly come before the one-year anniversary date of the Special Meeting, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board (the “Reverse Split”); and

2.

to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting in the event that the shares of common stock and Series B Mirroring Preferred Stock present or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting and voting “FOR” the adoption of Proposal 1 are insufficient.Annual Meeting.

 

What are the Board’sBoards recommendations?

 

Our Board believes that the election of the director nominees identified herein, approval of an amendmentincrease to the number of authorized shares issuable under the Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”) and the appointment of KPMG LLP as our Charter to effectindependent registered public accounting firm for the Reverse Split isyear ending December 31, 2023 are advisable and in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders and recommends that you vote FOR Proposals 1 and 2.

Our Board strongly believes that the Reverse Split is necessary to maintain our listing on NYSE American. Accordingly, the Board has approved resolutions proposing the Reverse Split Charter Amendment to effect the Reverse Split and directed that it be submitted to our stockholders for adoption and approval at the Special Meeting. For additional information regarding the purpose and the rationale for the Reverse Split, see “Proposal 1: Purpose and Rationale for the Reverse Split” below.these proposals.

 

If you are a stockholder of record and you return a properly executed proxy card or vote by proxy over the Internet but do not mark the boxes showing how you wish to vote, your shares will be voted in accordance with the recommendations of the Board, as set forth above. With respect to any other matter that properly comes before our SpecialAnnual Meeting, the proxy holders will vote as recommended by the Board or, if no recommendation is given, at their own discretion.

 

Who is entitled to vote at the meeting?

 

Only stockholders holding sharesholders of record of our common stock and Series B Mirroring Preferred Stockat the close of business on April 20, 2023 (the “Series B Preferred Stock”Record Date) at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the record date, October 3, 2022, are entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting and to cast one vote for each share of our common stock that they held on that date at the Special Meeting,meeting, or any postponement or adjournment of the meeting. As of the record date,Record Date, there were 146,524,8183,044,484 shares of our common stock and 13,000 sharesoutstanding. Each share of our Series B Preferred Stock outstanding.

Each holder of record of common stock is entitled to one vote per share of common stock on each matter to be acted upon at the Special Meeting.

Each holder of record of Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to cast 10,000,000 votes per share of Series B Preferred Stock on each matter to be acted upon at the Special Meeting; provided, that, such shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall, to the extent cast on a proposal, be automatically and without further action of the holders thereof voted in the same proportions as shares of common stock are voted on such proposal (excluding any shares of common stock that affirmatively abstain or are otherwise not voted). As an example, if the holders of 70% of the outstanding common stock voted at the Special Meeting are voted for Proposal 1, 70% of the votes cast by the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be cast for Proposal 1.proposal.

 

Who can attend the meeting?

 

All stockholders as of the record date,Record Date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting. Attendance at the SpecialAnnual Meeting shall solely be via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SMTMBR2023 using the 16-digit control number on the Notice, proxy card or voting instruction form that accompanied the proxy materials. Stockholders will not be able to attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting at a physical location.

 

The live webcast of the SpecialAnnual Meeting will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 7, 2022.Time. Online access to the audio webcast will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the SpecialAnnual Meeting to allow time for our stockholders to log in and test their devices’ audio system. We encourage our stockholders to access the meeting in advance of the designated start time.

 

An online portal will be available to our stockholders at www.proxyvote.com commencing approximately on or about , 2022.May 1, 2023. By accessing this portal, stockholders will be able to vote in advance of the SpecialAnnual Meeting. Stockholders may also vote, and submit questions, during the SpecialAnnual Meeting on www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SM.TMBR2023. To demonstrate proof of stock ownership, you will need to enter the 16-digit control number received with your Notice, proxy card or voting instruction form to submit questions and vote at our SpecialAnnual Meeting. If you hold your shares in “street name” (that is, through a broker or other nominee), you will need authorization from your broker or nominee in order to vote. We intend to answer questions submitted during the meeting that are pertinent to the Company and the items being brought for stockholder vote at the SpecialAnnual Meeting, as time permits, and in accordance with the Rules of Conduct for the SpecialAnnual Meeting. To promote fairness, efficiently use the Company’s resources and ensure all stockholder questions are able to be addressed, we will respond to no more than three questions from a single stockholder. We have retained Broadridge Financial Solutions to host our virtual SpecialAnnual Meeting and to distribute, receive, count and tabulate proxies.

 

What constitutes a quorum?

 

The presence at the SpecialAnnual Meeting, in person or by proxy, of thirty-four percent (34%) of the voting power of all issued and outstanding shares of our capital stock entitled to vote at the SpecialAnnual Meeting will constitute a quorum for our meeting; provided, that the shares of Series B Preferred Stock will not be counted for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present. Signed proxies received but not votedmeeting. Proxies marked as abstentions, withheld votes and broker non-votes will be included in the calculation of the number of shares considered to be present at the meeting.

 

How do I vote?

 

Your vote is important. Instead of mailing a printed copy of our proxy materials to all of our stockholders, we provide access to these materials via the Internet. This reduces the amount of paper necessary to produce these materials as well as the costs associated with mailing these materials to all stockholders. Accordingly, on or about                 , 2022, we will begin mailing a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) to all stockholders of record on our books at the close of business on the record date and will post our proxy materials at www.proxyvote.com. Stockholders may choose to access our proxy materials at www.proxyvote.com or may request to receive a printed set of our proxy materials. In addition, the Notice and www.proxyvote.com provide information regarding how you may request to receive proxy materials in printed form by mail, or electronically by email, on an ongoing basis.


You may vote on the Internet, by telephone, by mail or by attending the SpecialAnnual Meeting and voting electronically, all as described below. The Internet and telephone voting procedures are designed to authenticate stockholders by use of a control number and to allow you to confirm that your instructions have been properly recorded. If you vote by telephone or on the Internet, you do not need to return your proxy card or voting instruction card.

 

Vote on the Internet

 

If you are a stockholder of record, you may submit your proxy by going to www.proxyvote.com and following the instructions provided in the Notice.with your proxy materials and on your proxy card. If you requested printed proxy materials, you may follow the instructions provided with your proxy materials and on your proxy card. If your shares are held with a broker, you will need to go to the website provided on your Notice or voting instruction card. Have your Notice, proxy card or voting instruction card in hand when you access the voting website. On the Internet voting site, you can confirm that your instructions have been properly recorded. If you vote on the Internet, you can also request electronic delivery of future proxy materials. Internet voting facilities are available now and will be available 24 hours a day until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 6, 2022.June 1, 2023.

 

Vote by Telephone

 

If you are a stockholder of record, you can also vote by telephone by dialing 1-800-690-6903. If your shares are held with a broker, you can vote by telephone by dialing the number specified on your voting instruction card. Have your proxy card or voting instruction card in hand when you call. Telephone voting facilities are available now and will be available 24 hours a day until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 6, 2022.June 1, 2023.

 

Vote by Mail

 

If you have requested printed proxy materials,are a stockholder of record, you may choose to vote by mail by marking your proxy card or voting instruction card, dating and signing it, and returning it in the postage-paid envelope provided. If the envelope is missing and you are a stockholder of record, please mail your completed proxy card to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717. If the envelope is missing and your shares are held with a broker, please mail your completed voting instruction card to the address specified therein. Please allow sufficient time for mailing if you decide to vote by mail as it must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2022.

Please note that if you received a Notice of Internet Availability, you cannot vote by marking the Notice and returning it. The Notice provides instructions on how to vote on the Internet and how to request paper copies of the proxy materials.June 1, 2023.

 

Voting at the SpecialAnnual Meeting

 

You will have the right to vote at the SpecialAnnual Meeting.

 

You will have the right to vote on the day of, or during, the SpecialAnnual Meeting on www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SM.TMBR2023. To demonstrate proof of stock ownership, you will need to enter the 16-digit control number received with your Notice, proxy card or voting instruction form to vote at our Special Meeting if it is held remotely.Annual Meeting.

 

Even if you plan to attend our SpecialAnnual Meeting remotely, we recommend that you also submit your proxy as described above so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend our SpecialAnnual Meeting.

 

The shares voted electronically, telephonically, or represented by the proxy cards received, properly marked, dated, signed and not revoked, will be voted at the SpecialAnnual Meeting.

 


What if I vote and then change my mind?

 

You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised by:

 

 

filing with theour Secretary of the Company a notice of revocation;

 

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submitting a later-dated vote by telephone or on the Internet;

 

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sending in another duly executed proxy bearing a later date; or

 

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attending the SpecialAnnual Meeting remotely and casting your vote in the manner set forth above.

 

Your latest vote will be the vote that is counted.

 

What is the difference between holding shares as a stockholder of record and as a beneficial owner?

 

Many of our stockholders hold their shares through a stockbroker, bank or other nominee rather than directly in their own name. As summarized below, there are some distinctions between shares held of record and those owned beneficially.

 

Stockholder of Record

 

If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., you are considered, with respect to those shares, the stockholder of record. As the stockholder of record, you have the right to grant your voting proxy directly to us or to vote at the SpecialAnnual Meeting.

 

Beneficial Owner

 

If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominee, you are considered the beneficial owner of shares held in street name, and these proxy materials are being forwarded to you by your broker, bank or nominee which is considered, with respect to those shares, the stockholder of record. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker as to how to vote and are also invited to attend the SpecialAnnual Meeting. However, because you are not the stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares unless you obtain a signed proxy from the record holder giving you the right to vote the shares. If you do not vote your shares or otherwise provide the stockholder of record with voting instructions, your shares may constitute broker non-votes. The effect of broker non-votes is more specifically described in “What vote is required to approve each proposal?” below.

 

What vote is required to approve each proposal?

 

The holders of thirty-four percent (34%) of the voting power of the capital stock issued and outstanding on the record dateRecord Date must be present, in person or by proxy, at the SpecialAnnual Meeting in order to have the required quorum for the transaction of business; provided, that shares of Series B Preferred Stock will not be counted for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.business. Pursuant to Delaware corporate law, abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present.

 

With respect to the approvalelection of an amendment to our Charter, at the discretion of the Board, to effect the Reverse Splitdirectors (Proposal 1), the affirmative votedirectors are elected by a plurality of at least a majority inthe voting power of our issued and outstandingthe shares of commonour capital stock present or represented by proxy and Series B Preferred Stock entitled to vote, on Proposal 1, voting together as a single class is requiredand the director nominees who receive the greatest number of votes at the Annual Meeting (up to approve this proposal.the total number of directors to be elected) will be elected. As a result, abstentionswithheld votes and “broker non-votes”,broker non-votes, if any, will havenot affect the same effect asoutcome of the vote on Proposal 1. Consequently, only shares that are voted in favor of a particular nominee will be counted toward such nominee’s achievement of a plurality. You may not vote “AGAINST” this proposal. Accordingly, it is particularly important that beneficial owners instruct their brokers how they wish to vote their shares.your shares cumulatively for the election of directors.

 

With respect to the approval of an increase to the adjournmentnumber of authorized shares issuable under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (Proposal 2), the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") requires that Proposal 2 be approved by the affirmative vote off a majority of the Specialvotes cast on such proposal. As a result, abstentions, broker non-votes, if any, and any other failure to submit a proxy or vote in person at the meeting, will not affect the outcome of the vote of Proposal 2.

With respect to the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP (Proposal 3) and the approval of any other matter that may properly come before the Annual Meeting, (Proposal 2), the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast is required to approve this proposal.such proposals. As a result, abstentions, and “broker non-votes” (see below),broker non-votes, if any, and any other failure to submit a proxy or vote in person at the meeting, will not affect the outcome of the vote on these proposals.of Proposal 3 or any other matter that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

 


Holders of the common stock will not have any dissenters’ rights of appraisal in connection with any of the matters to be voted on at the meeting.

 

What are “broker non-votes”broker non-votes?

 

Banks and brokers acting as nominees are permitted to use discretionary voting authority to vote proxies for proposals that are deemed “routine” by the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE (the exchange that makes such determinations), but are not permitted to use discretionary voting authority to vote proxies for proposals that are deemed “non-routine” by the New York Stock Exchange.NYSE. A broker “non-vote” occurs when a proposal is deemed “non-routine” and a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner does not have discretionary voting authority with respect to the matter being considered and has not received instructions from the beneficial owner. The determination of which proposals are deemed “routine” versus “non-routine” may not be made by the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE until after the date on which this proxy statementProxy Statement has been mailed to you. As such, it is important that you provide voting instructions to your bank, broker or other nominee, if you wish to determine the voting of your shares.

 

Under the applicable rules governing such brokers, we believe Proposal 13 to approve an amendment toratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our Charter, at the discretion of the Board, to effect the Reverse Spiltindependent registered public accounting firm is likely to be considered a “routine” item. This means that brokers may vote using their discretion on such proposals on behalf of beneficial owners who have not furnished voting instructions. In contrast, certain items are considered “non-routine”, and a “broker non-vote” occurs when brokers do not receive voting instructions from beneficial owners with respect to such items because the brokers are not entitled to vote such uninstructed shares. We believe Proposal 1 to elect directors and Proposal 2 to approve an increase to the number of authorized shares issuable under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan are likely to be considered “non-routine”, which means that brokers cannot vote your uninstructed shares when they do not receive voting instructions from you. Furthermore, if approval of Proposal 13 is deemed by the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE to be a “non-routine” matter, brokers will not be permitted to vote on Proposal 13 if the broker has not received instructions from the beneficial owner. If the New York Stock Exchange determines Proposal 1 to be “non-routine,” failure to vote on Proposal 1, which requires the affirmative vote of at least a majority of our issued and outstanding voting securities, or to instruct your broker how to vote any shares held for you in your broker’s names, will have the same effect as a vote against such proposal. Accordingly, it is particularly important that beneficial owners instruct their brokers how they wish to vote their shares for Proposal 1.

Abstentions and broker non-votes, if any, with respect to Proposal 2 to approve an adjournment of the Special Meeting will not affect the outcome of such proposal. Accordingly, it is particularly important that beneficial owners instruct their brokers how they wish to vote their shares. Abstention and broker non-votes will be counted for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum present at the Special Meeting.

 

If your shares are held of record by a bank, broker, or other nominee, we urge you to give instructions to your bank, broker, or other nominee as to how you wish your shares to be voted so you may participate in the stockholder voting on these important matters.

 

How are we soliciting this proxy?

 

Pursuant to SEC rules, we are providing access to our proxy materials both by sending you this full set of proxy materials and by notifying you of the availability of our proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com.

We are soliciting this proxy on behalf of our Board and will pay all expenses associated therewith. Some of our officers and other employees also may, but without compensation other than their regular compensation, solicit proxies by mail or personal conversations, or by telephone, facsimile or other electronic means. We have also retained Alliance Advisors to assist it in the solicitation of proxies. Alliance Advisors will solicit proxies on behalf of Timber from individuals, brokers, bank nominees and other institutional holders in the same manner described above. The fees that will be paid to Alliance Advisors are anticipated to be approximately $10,000, and we will reimburse their out-of-pocket expenses. We have also agreed to indemnify Alliance Advisors against certain claims.

 

We will also, upon request, reimburse brokers and other persons holding stock in their names, or in the names of nominees, for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding proxy materials to the beneficial owners of the capital stock and to obtain proxies.

 

PROPOSAL 1: TO ELECT FIVE DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO HOLD OFFICE

FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN DULY ELECTED

AND QUALIFIED

Our Board currently consists of five directors, all of whom are being nominated for reelection at this Annual Meeting. Each of our current directors will hold their positions on the Board until the Annual Meeting. Each of the five director nominees named below will stand for election at the Annual Meeting. Each director’s term will then continue until the earlier of the election and qualification of their successor, or their death, resignation or removal. At the recommendation of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, our Board proposes that the five director nominees named below be elected as directors to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting and until such director’s successor is duly elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier resignation or removal. Vacancies on the Board may be filled only by persons elected by a majority of the remaining directors. A director elected by the Board to fill a vacancy, including vacancies created by an increase in the number of directors, shall serve for the remainder of the full term and until the director’s successor is duly elected and qualified. Each of the five nominees listed below are incumbent directors.

Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes of the holders of shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the election of directors. In accordance with our Bylaws and Delaware law, a stockholder entitled to vote for the election of directors may withhold authority to vote for certain nominees for directors or may withhold authority to vote for all nominees for directors. Withheld votes and broker non-votes will not be treated as a vote for or against any particular director nominee and will not affect the outcome of the election. Stockholders may not vote, or submit a proxy, for a greater number of nominees than the five nominees named below. The five director nominees receiving the highest number of affirmative votes will be elected. Shares represented by executed proxies will be voted, if authority to do so is not withheld, for the election of the five director nominees named below. If any director nominee becomes unavailable for election as a result of an unexpected occurrence, shares that would have been voted for that nominee will instead be voted for the election of a substitute nominee proposed by our Board. Each person nominated for election has agreed to serve if elected. Our management has no reason to believe that any nominee will be unable to serve.

Nominees for Election for a Term Expiring at the 2023 Annual Meeting

The following table sets forth the name, age, position and tenure of our directors who are up for election at the Annual Meeting:

Served as a

Name

 

Age

 

Position(s)

 

Director Since

John Koconis

 

53

 

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

 

2020

David Cohen, M.D.

 

58

 

Director

 

2020

Lubor Gaal, Ph.D.

 

55

 

Director

 

2020

Gianluca Pirozzi, M.D., Ph.D.

 

46

 

Director

 

2020

Edward J. Sitar

 

62

 

Lead Independent Director

 

2020

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The following biographical descriptions set forth certain information with respect to the director nominees, based on information furnished to Timber by each director nominee.

John Koconis has served as our Chief Executive Officer, as a director on our Board since May 2020 and as our President and Chairman of the Board since April 20, 2021. Mr. Koconis previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Timber Pharmaceuticals, LLC, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary (“Timber Sub”) from June 2019 through April 2020 and has served on Timber Sub’s board of managers since July 2019. From July 2016 to January 2019 Mr. Koconis served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals LLC, a biopharmaceutical company. Prior to that, Mr. Koconis served as Global Lead for Dermatology & Respiratory at Sanofi Genzyme, a biotechnology company, from January 2016 to July 2016. Mr. Koconis served as President and Chief Executive Officer of LEO Pharma Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, from 2009 to 2014. Mr. Koconis received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago. Mr. Koconis’ healthcare industry and executive business experience qualifies him to serve on our Board.

David Cohen, M.D., has served as a director on our Board since August 2020. Dr. Cohen is the Charles C. and Dorothea E. Harris Professor of Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine, where he also serves as Executive Vice Chairman for Operations and Strategy, and Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs. Dr. Cohen joined the NYU faculty in 1994 and his work has concentrated on cutaneous allergic and toxic reactions to exogenous and photo-reactive chemicals and the interaction of environmental stressors on the skin. He currently serves on the board of directors of Evommune, Inc., a private research and development company. Dr. Cohen received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical science from the City University of New York, an M.D. from State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine and an M.P.H. in environmental science from Columbia University School of Public Health. Dr. Cohen’s healthcare industry and executive experience qualifies him to serve on our Board.

Lubor Gaal, Ph.D., has served as a director on our Board since August 2020. Dr. Gaal has over 20 years of experience working for biotech and pharmaceutical companies in Europe and the United States. As of March 2022, Dr. Gaal is the Chief Financial Officer of Targovax, a publicly listed oncology biotechnology company focused on developing immune-oncology medicine and RNA therapeutics. Dr. Gaal previously worked as the Managing Director of Locust Walk, a global life science transaction firm, from July 2018 to March 2022. Prior to Locust Walk, he was the Head of External Innovation and Licensing and a member of the R&D Management Committee at Almirall, a leading Dermatology company globally. Dr. Gaal held various senior business development positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb as well as Bayer AG. In addition to his long experience in pharmaceutical companies, he also held executive management roles at Neuro3d and Vectron therapeutics, two European biotech companies. He started his career in California, where he advised biotech and pharma companies on strategy and transactions at Burrill & Co. in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gaal has a Ph.D. in Neurosciences from the University of California in Berkeley, California. Dr. Gaal’s executive business experience qualifies him to serve on our Board.

Gianluca Pirozzi, M.D., Ph.D., has served as a director on our Board since May 2020. Dr. Pirozzi is a clinical immunologist with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Since October 2019, Dr. Pirozzi has served as SVP, Head of Clinical Development and Translational Sciences at Alexion Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALXN), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to Rare Disease Development. Prior to that, Dr. Pirozzi served as Head of Development for Rare Diseases and Translational Gene Therapy at Sanofi-Genzyme (Nasdaq: SNY), a global biopharmaceutical company from July 2018 to September 2019, and as Global Project Head of Dupixent from 2013 to 2018. Dr. Pirozzi has also served on the board of directors of Imbria Pharmaceuticals since September 2018 and has been a scientific advisor of SMS Research Foundation since December 2015. Dr. Pirozzi holds an M.D. from Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma and a Ph.D. in Immunology from Sapienza Università di Roma and completed a Post-Doc in Immunology at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. Dr. Pirozzi’s industry experience qualifies him to serve on our Board.

Edward J. Sitar has served as a director on our Board since May 2020. Mr. Sitar has had extensive financial leadership experience. As of January 18, 2022, Mr. Sitar is the Chief Financial Officer of Variantyx, Inc., an emerging diagnostic company. Mr. Sitar has served as the Chief Financial Officer of 9 Meters Biopharma, Inc. formerly known as Innovate Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: NMTR), a clinical stage biotechnology company. Prior to that, he served as Acting Chief Financial Officer of CareDox, Inc., a technology company, as the Chief Financial Officer of Ammon Analytical Laboratory, a company focused on specialty testing for the drug treatment community and as the Chief Financial Officer of Vyant Bio, Inc. (f/k/a Cancer Genetics, Inc.) (Nasdaq: VYNT), a company focused on precision medicine for oncology Mr. Sitar holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Scranton and is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey. Mr. Sitar’s public company and industry experience qualify him to serve on our Board.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS

Board of Director Composition

Our Board currently consists of five members. Our directors hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified or until the earlier of the end of their term, their resignation, or their removal.

We have no formal policy regarding board diversity. Our priority in selection of board members is identification of members who will further the interests of our stockholders through his or her established record of professional accomplishment, the ability to contribute positively to the collaborative culture among board members, knowledge of our business and understanding of the competitive landscape.

Board of Director Meetings

From January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, (i) our Board met nine times; (ii) our audit committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”) met four times; (iii) our compensation committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) met four times; (iv) our nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board (the “Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee”) met one time; and (v) our science and technology committee of the Board (the “Science and Technology Committee”) met six times. Each director attended at least 75% of the aggregate of (i) the total number of meetings of our Board (held during the period for which such director served on the Board) and (ii) the total number of meetings of all committees of our Board on which such director served (during the periods for which the director served on such committee or committees). We do not have a formal policy requiring members of our Board to attend our annual meetings.

Director Independence

Our Board determines the independence of our directors by applying the independence principles and standards established by the NYSE American LLC, or NYSE American, including those published in the NYSE American LLC Company Guide. These provide that a director is independent only if our board of directors affirmatively determines that such director has no relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of such director. They also specify that a director who is an executive officer or employee of the Company precludes a determination of independence with respect to such director. Under the rules of the NYSE American, independent directors must comprise at least 50% of our Board. In addition, the rules of NYSE American require that, subject to specified exceptions, all members of our Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees must be independent.

Additionally, all audit committee members must also satisfy the independence criteria set forth in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In order to be considered independent for purposes of Rule 10A-3, a member of an audit committee of a listed company may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the board of directors or any other board committee, accept, directly or indirectly, any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the listed company or any of its subsidiaries or be an affiliated person of the listed company or any of its subsidiaries.

Further, all members of our Compensation Committee also must qualify as independent under the listing standards, as “non-employee directors” as defined in Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act and as “outside directors” as that term is defined in Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Our Board has undertaken a review of the independence of each director. Based on information provided by each director concerning their background, employment and affiliations, our Board determined that Dr. Cohen, Dr. Gaal, Dr. Pirozzi and Mr. Sitar do not have a relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director and that each of these directors is “independent” as that term is defined under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the listing requirements and rules of the NYSE American. In making these determinations, our Board considered the current and

prior relationships that each non-employee director has with our company and all other facts and circumstances our Board deemed relevant in determining their independence, including the beneficial ownership of our capital stock by each non-employee director, and any transactions involving them described in the section entitled “Transactions with Related Persons.”

Board Committees

Audit Committee

Our Audit Committee currently consists of Mr. Sitar, as chair, Dr. Cohen and Dr. Pirozzi, each of whom is “independent” as that term is defined under applicable SEC rules and NYSE listing standards. Our Board has determined that Mr. Sitar qualifies as an audit committee financial expert within the meaning of SEC regulations and the NYSE listing standards. In making this determination, our Board has considered the formal education and nature and scope of his previous experience, coupled with past and present service on various audit committees. Our Audit Committee assists our Board in its oversight of our accounting and financial reporting process and the audits of our financial statements.

Our Audit Committee’s responsibilities include:

●         

selecting a firm to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements;

●         

ensuring the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm;

●         

discussing the scope and results of the audit with the independent registered public accounting firm, and reviewing, with management and that firm, our interim and year-end operating results;

●         

establishing procedures for employees to submit anonymously concerns about questionable accounting or audit matters;

●         

considering the adequacy of our internal controls and internal audit function;

●         

reviewing material related party transactions or those that require disclosure; and

●         

approving or, as permitted, pre-approving all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm.

All audit services to be provided to us and all non-audit services to be provided to us by our independent registered public accounting firm must be approved in advance by our Audit Committee.

Our Audit Committee operates pursuant to a charter that is available on our website at https://www.timberpharma.com/investors under the Corporate Governance section.

Compensation Committee

Our Compensation Committee currently consists of Dr. Gaal, as chair, Dr. Cohen, and Mr. Sitar, each of whom is “independent” as that term is defined under applicable SEC rules and NYSE listing standards. Our Compensation Committee assists our Board in the discharge of its responsibilities relating to the compensation of our executive officers and directors. Our Compensation Committee’s responsibilities include:

●         

reviewing and approving, or recommending that our Board approve, the compensation of executive officers;

●         

reviewing and approving, or recommending that our Board approve, the compensation of directors;

●         

reviewing and recommending to our Board the terms of any compensatory agreements with executive officers;

●         

reviewing and approving, or making recommendations to our Board with respect to, incentive compensation and equity plans; and

●         

reviewing the overall compensation philosophy.

Our Compensation Committee operates pursuant to a charter that is available on our website at https://www.timberpharma.com/investors under the Corporate Governance section.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee currently consists of Dr. Pirozzi, as chair, Dr. Gaal and Mr. Sitar, each of whom is “independent” as that term is defined under applicable NYSE listing standards. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s responsibilities include:

●         

identifying and recommending candidates for membership on our Board;

●         

reviewing and recommending corporate governance guidelines and policies;

●         

evaluating, and overseeing the process of evaluating, the performance of our Board; and

●         

assisting our Board on corporate governance matters.

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates pursuant to a charter that is available on our website at https://www.timberpharma.com/investors under the Corporate Governance section.

Science and Technology Committee

Our Science and Technology Committee currently consists of Dr. Cohen, as chair, Dr. Pirozzi and Dr. Gaal. The Science and Technology Committee’s responsibilities include:

●         

reviewing the Company’s scientific data for general Board discussion;

●         

reviewing and considering management’s decisions regarding the allocation, deployment, utilization of, and investment in the Company’s scientific resources;

●         

reviewing, evaluating, and advising the Board and management regarding the goals, objectives and direction of the Company’s research and development programs;

●         

advising our Board and management on the scientific aspects of potential business transactions and opportunities; and

●         

reviewing the Company’s overall intellectual property strategies.

Stockholder Nominations for Directorships

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider potential director candidates recommended by stockholders as long as the stockholders comply with our certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”), and our amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws”) in recommending a potential candidate. A stockholder of record can nominate a candidate for election to the Board of Directors by complying with the procedures set forth in our Bylaws. Stockholders wishing to recommend a candidate for nomination should contact our Secretary in writing at: The Board of Directors, Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3 Mountainview Road, Suite 100, Warren, NJ 07059, Attention: Secretary. For more information, please see the section below titled “Stockholder Proposals.”

Assuming that the appropriate information is provided for candidates recommended by stockholders, our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate those candidates by following substantially the same process, and applying substantially the same criteria, as for candidates submitted by members of our Board or other persons, as described above and as set forth in our Charter.

Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

Currently, Mr. Koconis serves as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Periodically, our Board will assess the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and our Board leadership structure to ensure the interests of Timber and our stockholders are best served. Our Board believes the current combination of the two roles is satisfactory at present. Mr. Koconis, as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, has extensive knowledge of all aspects of Timber and our business. The Board has appointed Mr. Sitar as Lead Independent Director. We have no policy requiring the combination or separation of leadership roles and our governing documents do not mandate a particular structure. This has allowed, and will continue to allow, our Board the flexibility to establish the most appropriate structure for the Company at any given time.

While management is responsible for assessing and managing risks for the Company, our Board is responsible for overseeing management’s efforts to assess and manage risk. This oversight is conducted primarily by our full Board, which has responsibility for general oversight of risks, and our standing Board committees. Our Board satisfies this responsibility through full reports by each committee chair regarding the committee’s considerations and actions, as well as through regular reports directly from officers responsible for oversight of particular risks within the Company. Our Board believes that full and open communication between management and the Board is essential for effective risk management and oversight.

Stockholder Communications

Our Board will give appropriate attention to written communications that are submitted by stockholders, and will respond if and as appropriate. Absent unusual circumstances or as contemplated by committee charters, and subject to advice from legal counsel, our Secretary is primarily responsible for monitoring communications from stockholders and for providing copies or summaries of such communications to the Board as the Secretary considers appropriate.

Communications from stockholders will be forwarded to all directors if they relate to important substantive matters or if they include suggestions or comments that the Secretary considers to be important for the Board to know. Communication relating to corporate governance and corporate strategy are more likely to be forwarded to the Board than communications regarding personal grievances, ordinary business matters, and matters as to which we tend to receive repetitive or duplicative communications.

Stockholders who wish to send communications to the Board should address such communications to: The Board of Directors, Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3 Mountainview Road, Suite 100, Warren, NJ 07059, Attention: Secretary.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We maintain a written code of business conduct and ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A current copy of the code is posted on the Corporate Governance section of our website, which is located at https://www.timberpharma.com. If we make any substantive amendments to, or grant any waivers from, the code of business conduct and ethics for any officer or director, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our current executive officers:

Served as an

Officer

Name

 

Age

 

Position(s)

 

Since

John Koconis

 

53

 

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board

 

2020

Joseph Lucchese

 

56

 

Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary

 

2020

Alan Mendelsohn, M.D.

 

61

 

Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President

 

2021

 ​

Our executive officers are elected by, and serve at the discretion of, our Board. The business experience for the past five years, and in some instances, for prior years, of each of our executive officers is as follows:

John Koconis has served as our Chief Executive Officer since May 2020 and as our President and Chairman of the Board since April 2021. For Mr. Koconis’ biography, please see the section above entitled “Nominees for Election for a Term Expiring at the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Joseph Lucchese has served as our Chief Financial Officer since May 2020. Mr. Lucchese also served as a Partner at TardiMed Sciences LLC (“TardiMed”) from January 2020 until October 2021. Prior to joining TardiMed, he was a founding member and Managing Director of Oncology Partners LLC, a boutique financial advisory firm serving development stage biotechnology companies and investors, from July 2015 to January 2020. Mr. Lucchese also served as the Managing Director of The ASR Group, a division of Oncology Partners which focuses on value maximization of biotechnology assets via M&A or licensing transactions, from January 2019 to January 2020. Prior to founding Oncology Partners LLC, Mr. Lucchese was a Managing Partner of Foundation Ventures, an investment banking firm servicing early life sciences companies.

Alan Mendelsohn, M.D., has served as our Chief Medical Officer since February 2021. Dr. Mendelsohn is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in clinical development and medical affairs. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Associate Vice President of Dermatology Medical Affairs for Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited since December 2016. Dr. Mendelsohn has also served as Senior Director at Pfizer from November 2014 through December 2016 as well as Senior Director of Immunology Research and Development for Janssen Pharmaceuticals from November 2006 through January 2014. He has also served in various leadership roles at Centocor Inc., a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) company. Dr. Mendelsohn holds an M.D. from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn.

 ​

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Our Board has formed a Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving management compensation, including salaries, bonuses, and equity compensation. We seek to provide competitive compensation arrangements that attract and retain key talent necessary to achieve our business objectives. At our 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, stockholders voted, on an advisory, non-binding basis, to approve the compensation paid to our NEOs (as defined below).

2022 Summary Compensation Table

The following table presents information regarding the total compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to each person serving as our Chief Executive Officer during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and the two most highly-compensated executive officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer) who were serving as executive officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. These individuals are our named executive officers (“NEOs”) for 2022.

 

 

  

  

  

All other

  

 

 

 

  

  

Option awards

  

compensation

  

 

Name and principal position

 

Year

 

Salary ($)

  

Bonus ($)

  

($)(1)

  

($)

  

Total ($)

 

John Koconis,

 

2022

 370,731  160,650   122,406  38,807 (2) 692,594 
CEO, President and Chairman 2021 $356,731  $115,500  $486,331  $36,072(2) $994,634 

Joseph Lucchese,

 

2022

 363,462  128,800  61,203  50,036(2)(3) 603,501 

CFO, Treasurer, EVP, and Secretary

 

2021

 240,154  92,400  208,009  45,519(2) 586,082 

Alan Mendelsohn

 

2022

  311,538   152,800  61,203  42,818(2) 568,359 

Chief Medical Officer and EVP

 

2021

 261,923  124,000  257,255  40,972(2) 684,150 
Zachary Rome (4) 2022 $71,156  $ -     $ -     $ -     $71,156 
Former COO, EVP, Secretary and Director 2021 $214,038  $41,580  $306,553  $40,273(2) $602,444 


(1)

Amounts represent the aggregate fair value amount computed as of the grant date of each award in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

(2)

Represents payments of health insurance premiums for such NEO.

(3)Includes company match for 401(k) contributions for such NEO.
(4)Mr. Rome resigned from his positions in March 2022.

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table

Employment Agreements with our Named Executive Officers

We extended an offer letter agreement to Mr. Koconis on June 20, 2019 in connection with his position as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Koconis is entitled to, among other things, (i) an annual gross base salary of $350,000 (which annual base salary will be increased to $400,000 upon the commercialization of our first product); and (ii) eligibility for a bonus up to 50% of his base salary. The offer constitutes an at-will employment agreement.

We entered into an offer letter with Mr. Lucchese on September 27, 2021 in connection with his position as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lucchese is entitled to, among other things, (i) an annual gross base salary of $350,000; and (ii) eligibility for a bonus up to 40% of his base salary. The offer letter constitutes an at-will employment agreement.

We entered into an offer letter with Dr. Mendelsohn on January 18, 2021 in connection with his position as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Mendelsohn is entitled to, among other things, (i) an annual gross base salary of $300,000; and (ii) eligibility for a bonus up to 50% of his base salary. The offer letter constitutes an at-will employment agreement.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2022.

 

 

Option awards

  

 

 

 

Number of

  

Number of

  

 

 

 

securities

  

securities

  

 

 

 

underlying

  

underlying

  

Option

 

 

 

unexercised

  

unexercised

  

exercise

 

Option

 

 

options (#)

  

options (#)

  

price

 

expiration

Name

 

Grant date

 

exercisable

  

unexercisable

  

($)

 

date

                

John Koconis

 

9/14/2021

  7,419   10,381(1)   44.50 

9/13/2031

  4/15/2022  -   12,000(2)  15.35 4/14/3032

Joseph Lucchese

 

6/8/2020

  1,416   526(3)   143.50 

6/7/2030

 

9/27/2021

  2,257   4,966(4)   46.00 

9/26/2031

  4/15/2022  0   6,000(5)  15.35 4/14/2032

Alan Mendelsohn

 

7/1/2021

  2,465   4,495(6)   59.00 

6/30/2031

  4/15/2022  0   6,000(7)  15.35 4/14/2032


(1)

The options vest in 36 equal monthly installments beginning on October 14, 2021, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company

(2)

25% of the options vested on April 15, 2023, and the remaining shares subject to this option vest 1/36 of the shares on the 15th day of each full calendar month thereafter, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company.

(3)

25% of the options vested on January 6, 2021, and the remaining shares subject to this option vest 1/36 of the shares on the last day of each full calendar month thereafter, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company.

(4)

25% of the options vested on September 27, 2022, and the remaining shares subject to this option vest 1/36 of the shares on the last day of each full calendar month thereafter, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company

(5)

25% of the options vest on April 15, 2023, and the remaining shares subject to this option vest 1/36 of the shares on the 15th day of each full calendar month thereafter, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company.

(6)

25% of the options vested on July 1, 2022, and the remaining shares subject to this option vest 1/36 of the shares will vest on the last day of each full calendar month thereafter, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company.

(7)25% of the options vested on April 15, 2023 and the remaining shares subject to this option vest 1/36 of the shares on the 15th day of each full calendar month thereafter, subject to continued employment with or service to the Company.

The following table summarizes, for each of our NEOs, the number of shares of common stock underlying outstanding value appreciation rights (“VARs”) held as of December 31, 2022.

     

Number of Shares

  

 

     

Underlying Unexercised VARs

  

Expiration

 

Name

 

Exercisable

  

Unexercisable

  

Date

 

John Koconis

  2,531   1,662  

7/1/2029

 

Joseph Lucchese

  -   -   - 

Alan Mendelsohn

  -   -   - 

 ​

Pension Benefits

None of our NEOs is covered by a pension plan or other similar benefit plan that provides for payments by us or other benefits from us at, following, or in connection with retirement.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

None of our NEOs is covered by a nonqualified defined contribution or other nonqualified deferred compensation plan.

PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE

Pay Versus Performance Table

We are providing the following information about the relationship between executive compensation actually paid and certain financial performance of our company as required by Section 953(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K.

Year

Summary

Compensation

Table ("SCT")Total for

Principal

Executive officer

(“PEO”) (1)

Compensation

Actually Paid to

PEO (2)

Average

Summary

Compensation

Table Total for

Non-PEO

NEOs (3)

Average

Compensation

Actually Paid to

Non-PEO NEOs

(4)

Value of Initial

Fixed $100

Investment Based

on Total

Shareholder

Return (“TSR”)

(5)

Net Income

(Loss)

(millions) (6)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

2022

$692,594$160,143$585,930$316,397$9($19.379)

2021

$994,634$517,710$624,225$460,033

$46

($10.639)

(1)

The dollar amounts reported in column (b) are the amounts of total compensation reported for Mr. Koconis (our Chief Executive Officer) for each corresponding year in the “Total” column of the Summary Compensation Table. Refer to “Executive Compensation—Summary Compensation Table.”

(2)

The dollar amounts reported in column (c) represent the amount of “compensation actually paid” to Mr. Koconis, as computed in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K. The dollar amounts do not reflect the actual amount of compensation earned by or paid to Mr. Koconis during the applicable year. In accordance with the requirements of Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, adjustments were made to Mr. Koconis’ total compensation for each year to determine the compensation actually paid as noted in the PEO SCT table below.

(3)The dollar amounts reported in column (d) represent the average of the amounts reported for our NEOs as a group (excluding Mr. Koconis) in the “Total” column of the Summary Compensation Table in each applicable year. The names of each of the NEOs (excluding Mr. Koconis) included for purposes of calculating the average amounts in each applicable year are as follows: for 2022 and 2021, Mr. Lucchese, Mr. Mendelsohn and Mr. Rome for 2021.
(4)The dollar amounts reported in column (e) represent the average amount of “compensation actually paid” to the NEOs as a group (excluding Mr. Koconis), as computed in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K. The dollar amounts do not reflect the actual average amount of compensation earned by or paid to the NEOs as a group (excluding Mr. Koconis) during the applicable year. In accordance with the requirements of Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, adjustments were made to average total compensation for the NEOs as a group (excluding Mr. Koconis) for each year to determine the compensation actually paid, using the same methodology described above in Note (2) as noted in the Average Non-PEO NEOs SCT Table below.
(5)Cumulative TSR is calculated by dividing the sum of the cumulative amount of dividends for the measurement period, assuming dividend reinvestment, and the difference between our company’s share price at the end and the beginning of the measurement period by our company’s share price at the beginning of the measurement period. No dividends were paid on stock or option awards in 2021 or 2022.
(6)The dollar amounts reported represent the amount of net income (loss) reflected in our consolidated audited financial statements for the applicable year.

PEO SCT

 

2022

  

2021

 

Total Compensation as reported in Summary Compensation Table ("SCT")

 $692,594  $994,634 

Subtract: grant date fair value of equity awards granted during fiscal year reported in SCT

 $(122,406) $(486,331)

Add: fair value of equity compensation granted in current year - value at year-end

 $1,010  $82,112 

Add: dividends accrued on vested shares/units

 $-  $- 

Add/(subtract): change in fair value from the end of the prior fiscal year to end of current fiscal year for awards made in prior fiscal years that were unvested at the end of the current fiscal year

 $(411,056) $(72,715)

Add/(subtract): change in fair value from the end of the prior fiscal year to vesting date for awards made in prior fiscal years that vested during the current fiscal year

 $-  $- 

Subtract: fair value of forfeited awards determined at end of the prior year for awards made in prior fiscal years that were forfeited in the current fiscal year

 $-  $- 

Compensation Actually paid to CEO

 $160,143  $517,710 

Average Non-CEO SCT Total to Compensation Actually Paid ("CAP") Reconciliation

        
         

Non-PEO NEOs SCT

 

2022

  

2021

 

Total Compensation as reported in SCT

 $585,930  $624,225 

Subtract: grant date fair value of equity awards granted during fiscal year reported in SCT

 $(61,203) $(257,272)

Add: fair value of equity compensation granted in current year - value at year-end

 $196  $43,262 

Add: dividends accrued on vested shares/units

 $-  $- 

Add/(subtract): change in fair value from the end of the prior fiscal year to end of current fiscal year for awards made in prior fiscal years that were unvested at the end of the current fiscal year

 $(184,065) $(46,948)

Add/(subtract): change in fair value from the end of the prior fiscal year to vesting date for awards made in prior fiscal years that vested during the current fiscal year

 $(247) $(3,348)

Subtract: fair value of forfeited awards determined at end of the prior year for awards made in prior fiscal years that were forfeited in the current fiscal year

 $-  $- 

Compensation Actually paid to Non-CEO NEOs

 $316,397  $460,033 

Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay Versus Performance Table

In accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following descriptions of the relationships between information presented in the Pay Versus Performance Table.

The PEO and non-PEO NEO's have contractual targeted bonus percentages in their employment agreements. Bonuses payout amounts are determined based on the attainment of Corporate Objectives and/or Personal Objectives. Specifically, CEO bonus payout is determined 100% on the attainment of Corporate Objectives as approved by the Compensation Committee. Non-CEO NEO bonus payouts are determined by attainment of Corporate Objectives (90%) and Personal Objectives (10%) agreed upon with the CEO during the formal goal setting process. Attainment of the Corporate Goals is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Timber Board of Directors. The Bonus payouts (as a percentage of salary) have been benchmarked by an outside consultant against a peer group of companies. The primary Corporate Objectives in 2002 included product related objectives for TMB-001 related to the initiation of the ASCEND Phase 3 Study, completion of the 9-month minipig study, and key regulatory milestones such as achieving Fast track, Breakthrough and Orphan Drug (Europe) designations. The Corporate Objectives further included financial objectives related to financing the Company and cost optimization of the Phase 3 trial. The compensation of the Company's PEO and non-PEO NEO's included the issuance of option awards that provided an incentive to attract and retain executive leadership. Option grants typically vest over a three to four year period and our awards are determined and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

All information provided above under the Pay Versus Performance heading will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing of our company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any such filing.

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Director Compensation Table 2022

Non-executive directors are entitled to receive fees for their services as directors. Non-executive directors are also eligible for equity awards under the Plan connection with their attendance at Board and committee meetings. The table below shows the total compensation paid to or earned by each of our non-executive directors during fiscal 2022 for service on our Board and on committees of our Board.

 

Fees Earned

  

Stock

  

Option

  

  

 

 

or Paid in

  

Awards

  

Awards

  

All Other

  

Total

 

Name

 

Cash ($)

  

($)(2)

  

($)(1)

  

Compensation ($)

  

($)

 

David Cohen, M.D

 $62,760  $30,700  $20,171   -  $113,631 

Lubor Gaal, Ph.D

 $56,500  $30,700  $20,171   -  $107,371 

Gianluca Pirozzi, M.D., Ph.D

 $58,000  $30,700  $20,171   -  $108,871 

Edward J. Sitar

 $55,310  $46,050  $30,256   -  $131,616 


(1)

The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity awards granted to the non-employee directors in 2022, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Mr. Cohen, Mr. Gaal and Mr. Pirozzi received 2,000 options each.  Mr. Sitar received 3,000 options. For a discussion of the assumptions made in determining the grant date fair value of our equity awards, see Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, to which reference is hereby made.

(2)The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of restricted stock unit equity awards granted to the non-employee directors in 2022, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Mr. Cohen, Mr. Gaal and Mr. Pirozzi received 2,000 restricted stock units each.  Mr. Sitar received 3,000 restricted stock units. For a discussion of the assumptions made in determining the grant date fair value of our equity awards, see Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, to which reference is hereby made.

Retainer Fees. We provide a cash retainer fee to each of our non-employee directors for their services on the committees of our Board, paid quarterly in arrears.

Our non-employee directors are compensated as follows pursuant to the Company’s director compensation policy:

●         

$35,000 annual retainer;

●         

$15,000 for service as the chair of our Audit Committee and as the chair of our Science and Technology Committee;

●         

$10,000 for service as the chair of our Compensation Committee;

●         

$8,000 for service as the chair of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee;

●         

$7,500 for service as a member of our Audit Committee and as a member of our Science and Technology Committee;

●         

$5,000 for service as member of our Compensation Committee; and

●         

$4,000 for service as a member of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Equity Awards. Each newly-elected or appointed non-employee director will be granted a stock option, as determined by the Compensation Committee, to purchase our common stock. Each stock option award will vest and become exercisable in equal monthly installments over two years from the vesting commencement date, subject to such non-employee director’s continued service on our board of directors. The awards will have 10-year terms, however, they will terminate three years following the date upon which the awardee ceases to be one of our directors. In addition, all non-employee directors may be granted stock options to purchase our common stock and/or restricted stock units (“RSUs”), as determined by the Compensation Committee.

 ​

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE*

The undersigned members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) submit this report in connection with the committee’s review of the financial reports of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as follows:

1.

The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the audited financial statements for the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

2.

The Audit Committee has discussed with representatives of KPMG LLP, the Company’s independent public accounting firm, the matters which are required to be discussed with them under the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the SEC.

3.

The Audit Committee has discussed with representatives of KPMG LLP, the independent public accounting firm, the auditors’ independence from management and the Company has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent auditors required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

In addition, the Audit Committee considered whether the provision of non-audit services by KPMG LLP is compatible with maintaining its independence. In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors (and the Board of Directors has approved) that the audited financial statements be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Audit Committee,

Edward J. Sitar, Chair

David Cohen, M.D.

Gianluca Pirozzi, M.D., Ph.D.

 ​


*

The foregoing report of the Audit Committee is not to be deemed “soliciting material” or deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (irrespective of any general incorporation language in any document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) or subject to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth certain information as of October 3, 2022April 20, 2023 (the “Beneficial Ownership Date”) with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock by the following: (i) each of Timber’sour current directors; (ii) each of Timber’sour named executive officers;officers, or NEOs; (iii) all of Timber’sour current executive officers and directors as a group; and (iv)(v) each other person known by Timberus to own beneficially more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of our common stock.stock, if any.

 

The amounts and percentage of shares of common stock beneficially owned are reported on the basis of regulations of the SEC governing the determination of beneficial ownership of securities. Under the rules of the SEC, a person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,” which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or “investment power,” which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, common stock subject to securities held by that person that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the Beneficial Ownership Date (“Presently Exercisable Securities”Securities), if any, are deemed outstanding, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Except as indicated by footnote, the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable.

 

The table reflects 146,542,8183,044,484 shares our common stock outstanding as of the Beneficial Ownership Date plus any shares issuable upon exercise of Presently Exercisable Securities held by such person or entity.

 

Except as otherwise noted below, the address for persons listed in the table is c/o Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 110 Allen3 Mountainview Road, Suite 401, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920.100, Warren, NJ 07059.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1) Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership
 Percent
of Class
 
Common Stock     
Named Executive Officers, Executive Officers and Directors:     
John Koconis(2) 492,654 * 
Joseph Lucchese(3) 174,105 * 
Alan Mendelsohn(4) 120,735 * 
Edward J. Sitar(5) 126,400 * 
Gianluca Pirozzi(6) 107,235 * 
David Cohen(7) 109,259 * 
Lubor Gaal(8) 109,259 * 
Zachary Rome(9) 218,166 * 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Percentage of

 

 

Shares

 

Shares

 

 

Beneficially

 

Beneficially

 

Name of Beneficial Owner(1)

 

Owned

 

Owned (%)

 

Named Executive Officers and Directors:

      

John Koconis(2)

 

16,816

  * 

Joseph Lucchese(3)

 

6,418

  * 

Alan Mendelsohn(4)

 

5,324

  * 

Edward J. Sitar(5)

 

6,411

  * 

Gianluca Pirozzi(6)

 

4,594

  * 

David Cohen(7)

 

4,685

  *

Lubor Gaal(8)

 4,685  *
All Executive Officers and Directors as a group (7 persons): 1,239,647 *% 

48,933

 

1.61

%
Series B Preferred Stock(10)     
Sabby Volatility Warrant Master Fund Ltd.(11) 11,000 84.62%
Intracoastal Capital LLC(12) 2,000 15.38%

 


*

* Less than 1%

(1)

(1)

Applicable percentage ownership is based on 146,524,8183,044,484 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 3, 2022,April 20, 2023, together with securities exercisable or convertible into shares of common stock within 60 days of October 3, 2022,April 20, 2023, for each stockholder. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022April 20, 2023 are deemed to be beneficially owned by the person holding such securities for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of such person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.


(2)

Includes 126,5442,531 shares of common stock underlying VARs that vest within 60 days of October 3, 2022.April 20, 2023. Includes 346,1102,966 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022.April 20, 2023.

(3)

Includes 174,1052,745 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022.April 20, 2023.

(4)

Includes (i) 123,2472,620 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022April 20, 2023 and (ii) 11,988239 shares held indirectly through Dr. Mendelsohn’s spouse.

(5)

Includes (i) 48,9001,237shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of April 20, 2023 and 887 shares of common stock underlying restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that vest within 60 days of April 20, 2023.

(6)

Includes 924 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022April 20, 2023 and (ii) 25,000683 shares of common stock underlying RSUs that vest within 60 days of October 3, 2022.April 20, 2023.

(6)

(7)

Includes (i) 48,900984 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022April 20, 2023 and (ii) 16,668683 shares of common stock underlying RSUs that vest within 60 days of October 3, 2022.April 20, 2023.

(7)

(8)

Includes (i) 50,924984 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022April 20, 2023 and (ii) 16,668 shares683shares of common stock underlying RSUs that vest within 60 days of October 3, 2022.April 20, 2023.

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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table provides information with respect to our compensation plans under which the issuance of our securities were authorized as of December 31, 2022.

Plan category

 

Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(a)

  

Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)

  

Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected in
column a)
(c)(2)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)

  92,199  $933.93   144,262 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(3)

  4,546  $0.50   - 

Total

  96,745  $    144,262 

 ​

(8)Includes 50,924

(1)

The amounts shown in this row include (i) 89,633 shares underlying options issued under the Plan with a weighted average exercise price of common$37.37, (ii) 2,250 restricted stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022units to be issued  and (ii) 16,668(iii) 316 shares of common stock underlying RSUs that vest within 60 dayslegacy BioPharmX options issued under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan with a weighted average exercise price of October 3, 2022.$3,623.63.

(9)Includes 218,166

(2)

In accordance with the “evergreen” provision in the Plan, an additional 118,917 shares of our common stock were automatically made available for issuance on the first day of 2023, which represents 4% of the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of October 3, 2022.on December 31, 2022; these shares are excluded from this calculation.

(10)No director,

(3)

Includes 4,546 shares of common stock to be issued underlying VARs.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS

Other than compensation arrangements for our NEOs and directors, we describe below each transaction or series of similar transactions, since January 1, 2022, to which we were a party or will be a party, in which:

●         

the amounts involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000; and

●         

any of our directors, executive officer,officers or former executive officerholders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any member of the Company isimmediate family of the foregoing persons, had or will have a holder of Series B Preferred Stock.

direct or indirect material interest.

(11)Based on information known to the Company. The address of Sabby Volatility Warrant Master Fund Ltd. is c/o Sabby Management, LLC, 115 Hidden Hills Dr., Spicewood, TX 78669.

(12)Based on information known to the Company. The address of Intracoastal Capital LLC is 2211A Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015.

 

Compensation arrangements for our NEOs and directors are described in the section entitled “Executive Compensation.”

Indemnification of Officers and Directors

We have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our current directors and executive officers. These agreements require us to indemnify these individuals to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law against liabilities that may arise by reason of their service to us, and to advance expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified. We also intend to enter into indemnification agreements with our future directors and executive officers.

Policies and Procedures for Related Party Transactions

Our Audit Committee has the primary responsibility for the review, approval and oversight of any “related party transaction,” which is any transaction, arrangement, or relationship (or series of similar transactions, arrangements, or relationships) in which we are, were, or will be a participant and the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which the related person has, had, or will have a direct or indirect material interest. Under our related party transaction policy, our management will be required to submit any related person transaction not previously approved or ratified by our Audit Committee to our Audit Committee. In approving or rejecting the proposed transactions, our Audit Committee will take into account all of the relevant facts and circumstances available. No member of the Audit Committee will participate in any review, consideration or approval of any related person transaction with respect to which such member or any of his or her immediate family members is the related person.

Asset Purchase Agreements with Patagonia Pharmaceuticals LLC (Patagonia)

TMB-001

On February 28, 2019, we acquired the intellectual property rights for a topical formulation of isotretinoin for the treatment of CI and identified as TMB-001, formerly PAT-001 including the IPEGTM brand, from Patagonia (the “TMB-001 Acquisition”), pursuant to an asset acquisition agreement (the “Asset Acquisition Agreement”). Zachary Rome, a former member of our board of directors and our former Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer serves as President of Patagonia and also maintains an ownership interest therein.

Under the terms of the TMB-001 Acquisition, we paid a one-time upfront payment of $50,000 to Patagonia. Patagonia is entitled to up to $27.0 million of cash milestone payments relating to certain regulatory and commercial achievements of the TMB-001 Acquisition, with the first being $4.0 million from the initiation of a Phase 3 pivotal trial, as agreed with the FDA and defined as the first patient enrolled in such trial for the product. The next milestone payments relate to (i) a one-time payment of $7.0 million upon FDA approval of an NDA related to the product for the treatment of CI, or a substantially similar indication, and (ii) a one-time payment of $2.0 million upon EMA approval of an MMA related to the product for the treatment of CI, or a substantially similar indication. In addition, Patagonia is entitled to net sales earn-out payments ranging from low single digits to mid-double digits for the program licensed. We are responsible for all development activities under the agreement. The first regulatory and commercial milestone occurred in June 2022, as the first patient enrolled in the Phase 3 pivotal trial for the product and as such a $4.0 million milestone payment was accrued at June 30, 2022. There were no further milestone payments accrued at December 31, 2022, because the potential regulatory and commercial milestones were not considered probable.

On July 20, 2022, we entered into the Amendment to the Asset Acquisition Agreement with Patagonia, pursuant to which we and Patagonia extended the time for our payment of the first milestone payment, which became payable in the third quarter of 2022 upon the commencement of patient enrollment in our Phase 3 ASCEND clinical trial in the second quarter of 2022. The first milestone payment became payable by us in two tranches, with $2.25 million due by September 1, 2022, and $2.065 million due by September 1, 2023. The first milestone payment was made on September 1, 2022. We are  accreting interest on the second tranche. The interest is recorded in our Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.  In addition to the remedies for breach under the Asset Acquisition Agreement, including reversion under certain circumstances, we granted Patagonia a security interest in TMB-001 and certain other assets until the second milestone payment has been paid in full. Because the milestone payments due upon the achievement of certain events would be payable prior to the time in which we are able to generate revenue, such obligations under the Asset Acquisition Agreement, as amended, may impact the

economic viability of developing and marketing TMB-001.

TMB-003

On June 26, 2019, we acquired the intellectual property rights for a locally administered formulation of Sitaxsentan for the treatment of cutaneous fibrosis and/or pigmentation disorders, and identified as TMB-003, formerly PAT-S03, from Patagonia (the “TMB-003 Acquisition”).

Upon closing of the TMB-003 Acquisition, we paid a one-time upfront payment of $20,000 to Patagonia. Patagonia is entitled to up to $10.25 million of cash milestone payments subject to adjustments relating to certain regulatory and commercial achievements of TMB-003, with the first being a one-time payment of $250,000 upon the opening of an investigational new drug (“IND”) with the FDA. In addition, Patagonia is entitled to net sales earn-out payments ranging from low to mid-single digits for the program licensed. We are responsible for all development activities under the agreement. The potential regulatory and commercial milestones are not yet considered probable, and no milestone payments have been accrued at December 31, 2022 or 2021, respectively.  Because the milestone payments due upon the achievement of certain events would be payable prior to the time in which we are able to generate revenue, such obligations under the agreement may impact the economic viability of developing and marketing TMB-003.

Letter Agreement with TardiMed Sciences LLC

We previously had shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding as to which the holder, TardiMed, a former 5% stockholder, had demanded redemption. Michael Derby, our former Chief Executive Officer and former Chairman of our Board is the Managing Member of TardiMed. The redemption price was equal to approximately $2.1 million in the aggregate, at December 31, 2021, including accumulated and unpaid dividends which accrue at the rate of 8% per annum.  Redemption was subject to certain limitations under Delaware corporate law due to our financial condition.  As a result of the call for redemption, the Series A Preferred Stock had been reclassified as a liability at December 31, 2021. Dividends continued to accrue and were recorded as non-cash interest expense in the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss rather than to additional-paid-in-capital in 2022.

On July 27, 2022, we entered into a letter agreement with TardiMed (the “Letter Agreement”) pursuant to which TardiMed agreed to exchange its 1,819 shares of Series A Preferred Stock plus accrued dividends for a pre-funded warrant to purchase 181,083 shares of common stock (the “TardiMed Warrant”). The number of shares underlying the TardiMed Warrant was based on the redemption price of the Series A Preferred Stock (which had been demanded by TardiMed) divided by $11.95, the last closing price of the common stock prior to the date the Letter Agreement was executed.

Twenty percent of the TardiMed Warrant was immediately exercisable upon issuance. Beginning on September 30, 2022, and then at the end of each subsequent calendar quarter upon written request of TardiMed, we have agreed to allow an additional 20% of the initial balance of the TardiMed Warrant to become exercisable, provided that only 20% of the initial balance of the TardiMed Warrant will be exercisable in any given quarter. The TardiMed Warrant’s exercise price is $0.005 and may be exercised on a cashless basis. The TardiMed Warrant will terminate when exercised in full. As of April 20, 2023, 80% of the TardiMed Warrant has been exercised on a cashless basis and an aggregate of 144,585 shares of common stock have been issued to TardiMed.

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Company’s directors and executive, officers, and persons who are beneficial owners of more than 10% of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. These persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

Based solely upon the Company’s review of copies of Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Company, the Company believes that all of its directors, executive officers and any other applicable stockholders timely filed all reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, except for the following: a Form 4 was inadvertently filed late for Zachary Rome, covering 1,194 shares acquired upon the exercise of VARs and 393 shares underlying VARs that were forfeited in connection with Mr. Rome’s resignation from the board of directors.

PROPOSAL 1:2: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CHARTER, AT THE DESCRETIONTIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 2020 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF THE BOARD, TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF OUR ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMONCAPITAL STOCK AT A SPECIFIC RATIO, RANGINGAUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER FROM ONE-FOR-TWENTY-FIVE (1:25)263,179 TO ONE-FOR-FIFTY (1:50), AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY DATE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, WITH THE EXACT RATIO TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD449,223

 

OverviewGeneral

The general purpose of our 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, or the Plan, is to provide a means whereby eligible employees, officers, non-employee directors and other individual service providers may develop an ownership stake of the Company, a sense of proprietorship and personal involvement in our development and financial success, and to encourage them to devote their best efforts to us, thereby advancing our interests and the interests of stockholders. Under the Plan, our Compensation Committee may grant nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, incentive bonus awards, other cash-based awards and other stock-based awards.

 

Our Board has determinedbelieves that it is advisablethe granting of stock options, restricted stock awards, unrestricted stock awards and similar kinds of equity-based compensation promotes alignment with stockholders, continuity of management and increases incentive and personal interest in the best interestslong-term performance of usthe Company by those who are primarily responsible for shaping and carrying out our stockholders, for us to amendlong range plans and securing our Charter (the “Reverse Split Charter Amendment”), to authorizegrowth and financial success. The Plan was adopted by our Board on March 22, 2020, subject to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a specific ratio, ranging from one-for-twenty-five (1:25) to one-for-fifty (1:50) (the “Approved Split Ratios”), to be determined bystockholder approval. Stockholder approval was obtained on May 13, 2020. The Plan became effective on May 18, 2020, the Board (the “Reverse Split”). A vote for this Proposal 1 will constitute approvaldate of the Reverse Split that, if and when authorized bymerger involving BioPharmX Corporation in which the Company is the surviving entity. On April 20, 2021, our Board and effected by filing the Reverse Split Charter Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, will combine between 25 and 50 shares of our common stock into one share of our common stock. If implemented, the Reverse Split will have the effect of decreasingapproved an amendment increasing the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan from 41,123 to 93,366 (the “First Amendment”), subject to stockholder approval. Stockholder approval was obtained on June 3, 2022. On April 11, 2023, our Board approved an amendment increasing the number of our common stock issuedshares available for issuance under the Plan from 263,179 shares to 449,223 shares, and outstanding. Becausedirected that the amendment be submitted to the stockholders for approval at the Annual Meeting. A copy of the amendment is attached as Appendix A.

Based on discussions with an external compensation consultant, the Board proposes to increase the number of authorized shares included in our equity incentive compensation plan to bring it in line with compensation plans offered by comparable companies to Timber, in the Board's opinion. As of April 20, 2023 we had 3,008,3683,044,484 common shares outstanding. If the new shares requested are approved by the shareholders, such shares will represent approximately 6.11% and approximately 2.98% on a non-diluted and fully-diluted basis respectively. This increase in equity incentive plan shares is important to the Company in terms of attracting and retaining talented employees, directors and other service providers.

If our common stock willstockholders do not be reduced in connection withapprove the Reverse Split, the Reverse Split will result in an effective increase in the authorizednumber of shares available for issuance under the Plan, we will continue to operate the Plan under its current provisions, but will be limited in our ability to make future grants and incentives under the Plan to our management, employees and Board members.

Description of the Existing Plan

The following description of the material terms of the Plan is intended to be a summary only. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Plan and the First Amendment, which are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 23, 2021 and to Exhibit 4.9 to our Registration on Form S-8 filed September 27, 2021, respectively.

Administration

In general, the Plan will be administered by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee will determine the persons to whom options to purchase shares of common stock, SARs, restricted stock units, restricted or unrestricted shares of common stock, performance shares, performance units, incentive bonus awards, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards may be granted. The Compensation Committee may also establish rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan and amendments or modifications of outstanding awards. The Compensation Committee may delegate authority to the chief executive officer and/or other executive officers to grant options and other awards to employees (other than themselves), subject to applicable law and the Plan. No options, stock purchase rights or awards may be made under the Plan on or after March 22, 2030 (the “expiration date”), but the Plan will continue thereafter while previously granted options, SARs or other awards remain outstanding.

Eligibility

Persons eligible to receive options, SARs or other awards under the Plan are those employees, officers, directors, consultants, advisors and other individual service providers of our Company and our subsidiaries who, in the opinion of the Compensation Committee, are in a position to contribute to our success, or any person who is determined by the Compensation Committee to be a prospective employee, officer, director, consultant, advisor or other individual service provider of the Company or any subsidiary. As of April 20, 2023, we had ten full-time employees, including three executive officers. As awards under the Plan are within the discretion of the Compensation Committee, the Company cannot determine how many individuals in each of the categories described above will receive awards, except as described under “New Plan Benefits” below.

Shares Subject to the Plan

The aggregate number of shares of our common stock available for issuance in the future.

The Board approved and recommended seeking stockholder approval of the Reverse Split Charter Amendment on September 27, 2022. Accordingly, stockholders are asked to approve the Reverse Split Charter Amendment set forth in Appendix A to effect the Reverse Split consistent with those terms set forth in this Proposal 1, and to grant authorization to the Board to determine, in its sole discretion, whether or not to implement the Reverse Split, as well as its specific ratio within the range of the Approved Split Ratios. The text of Appendix A remains subject to modification to include such changes as may be required by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and as our Board deems necessary or advisable to implement the Reverse Split.

If approved by the holders of our outstanding voting securities, the Reverse Split would be applied at an Approved Split Ratio approved by the Board prior to the one-year anniversary date of the Special Meeting and would become effective upon the time specified in the Reverse Split Charter Amendment as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Board reserves the right to elect to abandon the Reverse Split if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Reverse Split is no longer in the best interests of us and our stockholders. Subject to approval of the Reverse Split Charter Amendment through the approval of the Reverse Split, no further action on the part of our stockholders will be required to either implement or abandon the reverse stock split.

Purpose and Rationale for the Reverse Split

Avoid Delisting from NYSE American. On August 23, 2022, the Company received a deficiency letter (the “Letter”) from the NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standard set forth in Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide because its shares of common stock have been selling for a substantial period of time at a low price per share, which NYSE American determined to be a 30 trading day average price of less than $0.20 per share (the “Notice”). The Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company’s stock from the NYSE American. However, pursuant to Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide, the NYSE American staff determined that the Company’s continued listing is predicated on it demonstrating sustained price improvement within a reasonable period of time or effecting a reverse stock split of our common stock, which the staff determined to be no later than February 23, 2023, which could be extended to the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2023. The Letter further stated that as a result of the foregoing, the Company has become subject to the procedures and requirements of Section 1009 of the NYSE American Company Guide, which could, among other things, result in the initiation of delisting proceedings, unless the Company cures the deficiency in a timely manner.

Failure to approve the Reverse Split may potentially have serious, adverse effects on us and our stockholders. Our common stock could be delisted from NYSE American because shares of our common stock may continue to trade below the requisite $0.20 per share price needed to maintain our listing in accordance with the minimum bid price requirement. Our shares may then trade on the OTC Bulletin Board or other small trading markets, such as the pink sheets. In that event, our common stock could trade thinly as a microcap or penny stock, adversely decrease to nominal levels of trading and may be avoided by retail and institutional investors, resulting in the impaired liquidity of our common stock.


As of October 3, 2022, our common stock closed at $0.095 per share on NYSE American. The Reverse Split, if effected, would likely have the immediate effect of increasing the price of our common stock as reported on NYSE American, therefore reducing the risk that our common stock could be delisted from NYSE American.

Our Board strongly believes that the Reverse Split is necessary to maintain our listing on NYSE American. Accordingly, the Board has approved resolutions proposing the Reverse Split Charter Amendment to effect the Reverse Split and directed that it be submitted to our stockholders for adoption and approval at the Special Meeting.

Management and the Board have considered the potential harm to us and our stockholders should NYSE American delist our common stock from trading. Delisting could adversely affect the liquidity of our common stock since alternatives, such as the OTC Bulletin Board and the pink sheets, are generally considered to be less efficient markets. An investor likely would find it less convenient to sell, or to obtain accurate quotations in seeking to buy, our common stock on an over-the-counter market. Many investors likely would not buy or sell our common stock due to difficulty in accessing over-the-counter markets, policies preventing them from trading in securities not listed on a national exchange, or other reasons.

Other Effects. The Board believes that the increased market price of our common stock expected as a result of implementing the Reverse Split could improve the marketability and liquidity of our common stock and will encourage interest and trading in our common stock. The Reverse Split, if effected, could allow a broader range of institutions to invest in our common stock (namely, funds that are prohibited from buying stock whose price is below a certain threshold), potentially increasing the trading volume and liquidity of our common stock. The Reverse Split could help increase analyst and broker’s interest in common stock, as their policies can discourage them from following or recommending companies with low stock prices. Because of the trading volatility often associated with low-priced stocks, many brokerage houses and institutional investors have internal policies and practices that either prohibit them from investing in low-priced stocks or tend to discourage individual brokers from recommending low-priced stocks to their customers. Some of those policies and practices may make the processing of trades in low-priced stocks economically unattractive to brokers. Additionally, because brokers’ commissions on low-priced stocks generally represent a higher percentage of the stock price than commissions on higher-priced stocks, a low average price per share of our common stock can result in individual stockholders paying transaction costs representing a higher percentage of their total share value than would be the case if the share price were higher.

Our Board does not intend for this transaction to be the first step in a series of plans or proposals effect a “going private transaction” within the meaning of Rule 13e-3 of the Exchange Act.

In addition, because the number of authorized shares of our common stock will not be reduced, the Reverse Split will result in an effective increase in the authorized number of shares of our common stock. The effect of the relative increase in the amount of authorized and unissued shares of our common stock would allow us to issue additional shares of common stock(or issued) in connection with future financings, employee and director benefit programsoptions and other desirable corporate activities, without requiring our stockholdersawards granted under the Plan is 263,179, subject to approve an increase in the authorizedcustomary adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions. The number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the Plan automatically increases on January 1st of each time suchyear commencing with January 1, 2021 and on each January 1 thereafter until the expiration date, in an action is contemplated.

The increase in authorized shares of our common stock will not have any immediate effect on the rights of existing stockholders. However, because our stockholders do not have any preemptive rights, future issuance of shares of common stock or securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of common stock could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share, book value per share, and the voting rights of stockholders and could have a negative effect on the price of our common stock.


Disadvantagesamount equal to an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock may include:

Stockholders may experience further dilution of their ownership.

Stockholders will not have any preemptive or similar rights to subscribe for or purchase any additional shares of common stock that may be issued in the future, and therefore, future issuances of common stock, depending on the circumstances, will have a dilutive effect on the earnings per share, voting power and other interests of our existing stockholders.

The additional shares of common stock for which authorization is sought in this proposal would be part of the existing class of common stock and, if and when issued, would have the same rights and privileges as the shares of common stock presently outstanding.

The issuance of authorized but unissued shares of common stock could be used to deter a potential takeover of us that may otherwise be beneficial to stockholders by diluting the shares held by a potential suitor or issuing shares to a stockholder that will vote in accordance with the Board’s desires. A takeover may be beneficial to independent stockholders because, among other reasons, a potential suitor may offer such stockholders a premium for their shares of stock compared to the then-existing market price. We do not have any plans or proposals to adopt provisions or enter into agreements that may have material anti-takeover consequences.

We have no specific plan, commitment, arrangement, understanding or agreement, either oral or written, regarding the issuance of common stock subsequent to this proposed increase in the number of authorized shares at this time, and we have not allocated any specific portionfour percent (4%) of the proposed increase in the authorized number of shares to any particular purpose. However, we have in the past conducted certain public and private offerings of common stock and warrants, and we will continue to require additional capital in the near future to fund our operations. As a result, it is foreseeable that we will seek to issue such additional shares of common stock in connection with any such capital raising activities, or any of the other activities described above. The Board does not intend to issue any common stock or securities convertible into common stock except on terms that the Board deems to be in the best interests of us and our stockholders.

Risks of the Proposed Reverse Split

We cannot assure you that the proposed Reverse Split will increase the price of our common stock and have the desired effect of maintaining compliance with NYSE American.

If the Reverse Split is implemented, our Board expects that it will increase the market price of our common stock so that we are able to regain and maintain compliance with the NYSE American minimum bid price requirement. However, the effect of the Reverse Split upon the market price of our common stock cannot be predicted with any certainty, and the history of similar stock splits for companies in like circumstances is varied. It is possible that (i) the per share price of our common stock after the Reverse Split will not rise in proportion to the reduction in thetotal number of shares of our common stock outstanding resulting from the Reverse Split, (ii) the market price per post-Reverse Split share may not exceed or remain in excesson December 31st of the $0.20 minimum bid pricepreceding calendar year, unless our Board takes action prior thereto to provide that there will not be an increase in the share reserve for a sustained period of time,such year or (iii)that the Reverse Split may not resultincrease in a perthe share price that would attract brokers and investors who do not trade in lower priced stocks.

Even if the Reverse Split is implemented, the market price of our common stock may decrease due to factors unrelated to the Reverse Split. In any case, the market price of our common stockreserve for such year will be based on other factors which may be unrelated to the number of shares outstanding, including our future performance. If the Reverse Split is consummated and the trading price of our common stock declines, the percentage decline as an absolute number and as a percentage of our overall market capitalization may be greater than would occur in the absence of the Reverse Split.

A decline in the market price of our common stock after the Reverse Split is implemented may result in a greater percentage decline than would occur in the absence of a reverse stock split.

If the Reverse Split is implemented and the market price of our common stock declines, the percentage decline may be greater than would occur in the absence of a reverse stock split. The market price of our common stock will, however, also be based upon our performance and other factors, which are unrelated to thelesser number of shares of common stock outstanding.


The proposed Reverse Split may decrease the liquidity of our common stock.

The liquidity of our common stock may be harmed by the proposed Reverse Split given the reduced number of shares of common stock thatthan would be outstanding after the Reverse Split, particularly if the stock price does not increase as a result of the Reverse Split.

Determination of the Ratio for the Reverse Split

If Proposal 1 is approved by stockholders and the Board determines that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to move forward with the Reverse Split, the Approved Split Ratio will be selected by the Board, in its sole discretion. However, the Approved Split Ratio will not be less than a ratio of one-for-twenty-five (1:25) to one-for-fifty (1:50). In determining which Approved Split Ratio to use, the Board will consider numerous factors, including the historical and projected performance of our common stock, prevailing market conditions and general economic trends, and will place emphasis on the expected closing price of our common stock in the period following the effectiveness of the Reverse Split. The Board will also consider the impact of the Approved Split Ratios on investor interest. The purpose of selecting a range is to give the Board the flexibility to meet business needs as they arise, to take advantage of favorable opportunities and to respond to a changing corporate environment. Based on the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of October 3, 2022, after completion of the Reverse Split, we will have between 5,861,713 and 2,930,856 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, depending on the Approved Split Ratio selected by the Board.

Principal Effects of the Reverse Split

After the effective date of the proposed Reverse Split, each stockholder will own a reduced number of shares of common stock. Except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares as described below, the proposed Reverse Split will affect all stockholders uniformly. The proportionate voting rights and other rights and preferences of the holders of our common stock will not be affected by the proposed Reverse Split (other than as a result of the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares). For example, a holder of 2% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our common stock immediately prior to a Reverse Split would continue to hold 2% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of our common stock immediately after such Reverse Split. The number of stockholders of record also will not be affected by the proposed Reverse Split, except to the extent that any stockholder holds only a fractional share interest and receives cash for such interest after the Reverse Split.

The following table contains the approximate number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock, and the estimated per share trading price following a one-for-twenty-five (1:25) to one-for-fifty (1:50) Reverse Split, without giving effect to any adjustments for fractional shares of common stock or the issuance of any derivative securities, as of October 3, 2022.

After Each Reverse Split Ratio

  Current  1:25  1:50 
Common Stock Authorized(1)  450,000,000   450,000,000   450,000,000 
Common Stock Issued and Outstanding  146,542,818   5,861,713   2,930,856 
Number of Shares of Common Stock Reserved for Issuance(2)  147,644,588   5,905,784   2,952,892 
Number of Shares of Common Stock Authorized but Unissued and Unreserved  155,812,594   6,232,504   3,116,252 
Price per share, based on the closing price of our Common Stock on October 3, 2022 $0.0950  $2.3750  $4.7500 

(1)The Reverse Split will not have any impact in the number of shares of common stock we are authorized to issue under our Charter.


(2)Consists of:

375,002 shares of common stock underlying unvested restricted stock units under our 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”);

4,391,640 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding vested and unvested stock options under our 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan at a weighted-average exercise price of $0.76 per share, 15,871 shares of common stock underlying legacy BioPharmX stock options at a weighted-average exercise price of $75.27 per share, and 227,277 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding value appreciation rights (“VARs”);

135,747,137 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, having a weighted-average exercise price of $1.28 per share, including (i) 16,701,824 Series A Warrants with an exercise price of $1.16, (ii) 211,770 BioPharmX legacy warrants with a weighted-average exercise price of $85.77, (iii) 26,953,125 warrants with an exercise price of $0.70 issued in connection with our underwritten offering which closed on November 5, 2021 (the “November Offering”), (iv) 65,466,667 warrants with an exercise price of $0.12 per share issued in connection with our public offering which closed on August 8, 2022 (the “August Offering”), (v) 13,000,000 Series 1 common warrants with an exercise price of $0.10 per share issued in connection with our registered direct offering which closed on October 3, 2022 (the “October Registered Offering”); (vi) 13,000,000 Series 2 common warrants with an exercise price of $0.12 per share issued in connection with our private placement which closed on October 3, 2022 (the “October Private Placement”); and (vii) 413,751 warrants with an exercise price of $0.02 per share issued on May 22, 2020 (the “Bridge Warrants”); and

7,243,306 shares of common stock remaining underlying the TardiMed Pre-Funded Warrant issued to TardiMed after June 30, 2022.

After the effective date of the Reverse Split, our common stock would have a new committee on uniform securities identification procedures (CUSIP) number, a number used to identify our common stock.

Our common stock is currently registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and we are subject to the periodic reporting and other requirements of the Exchange Act. The proposed Reverse Split will not affect the registration of our common stock under the Exchange Act. Our common stock would continue to be reported on NYSE under the symbol “TMBR”.

Effect on Outstanding Derivative Securities

The Reverse Split will require that proportionate adjustments be made to the conversion rate, the per share exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the vesting, exercise or conversion of the following outstanding derivative securities issued by us, in accordance with the Approved Split Ratio (all figures are as of October 3, 2022 and are on a pre-Reverse Split basis), including:

375,002 shares of common stock underlying unvested restricted stock units under the Plan;

4,391,640 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding vested and unvested stock options under the Plan at a weighted-average exercise price of $0.76 per share, 15,871 shares of common stock underlying legacy BioPharmX stock options at a weighted-average exercise price of $75.27 per share, and 227,277 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding VARs;

135,747,137 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, having a weighted-average exercise price of $1.28 per share, including (i) 16,701,824 Series A Warrants with an exercise price of $1.16, (ii) 211,770 BioPharmX legacy warrants with a weighted-average exercise price of $85.77, (iii) 26,953,125 warrants with an exercise price of $0.70 issued in connection with the November Offering, (iv) 65,466,667 warrants with an exercise price of $0.12 per share issued in connection with the August Offering, (v) 13,000,000 Series 1 Warrants with an exercise price of $0.10 per share issued in connection with the October Registered Offering; (vi) 13,000,000 Series 2 Warrants with an exercise price of $0.12 per share issued in connection with the October Private Placement; and (vii) 413,751 Bridge Warrants with an exercise price of $0.02 per share; and


7,243,306 shares of common stock remaining underlying the TardiMed Pre-Funded Warrant issued to TardiMed after June 30, 2022.

The adjustments to the above securities, as required by the Reverse Split and in accordance with the Approved Split Ratio, would result in approximately the same aggregate price being required to be paid under such securities upon exercise, and approximately the same value of shares of common stock being delivered upon such exercise or conversion, immediately following the Reverse Split as was the case immediately preceding the Reverse Split.

Effect on Stock Option Plans

We have equity incentive plans designed primarily to provide stock-based incentives to employees pursuant to which we have issued stock options to purchase shares of the common stock, restricted stock units and value appreciation rights. In the event of a Reverse Split, the Board shall make appropriate adjustment to awards granted under the equity incentive plans. Accordingly, if the Reverse Split is approved by our stockholders and the Board decides to implement the Reverse Split, as of the effective date the number of all outstanding option grants, the number of shares issuable and the exercise price, as applicable, relating to options under our equity incentive plans, will be proportionately adjusted using the Reverse Split ratio. The Board has also authorized us to effect any other changes necessary, desirable or appropriate to give effect to the Reverse Split, including any applicable technical, conforming changes.

The terms of our outstanding stock options do not permit exercise for fractional shares. As such, the number of shares issuable under any individual outstanding stock option shall either be rounded up or down as provided for under the specific terms of our equity incentive plans. Commensurately, the exercise price under each stock option would be increased proportionately such that upon exercise, the aggregate exercise price payable by the optionee to us would remain the same. Furthermore, the aggregate number of shares currently available under our equity incentive plans for future stock option and other equity-based grants will be proportionally reduced to reflect the Reverse Split ratio.

Background on our Series B Preferred Stock

On October 3, 2022, we closed a private placement, in which we issued 13,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and Series 2 common warrants to purchase 13,000,000 shares of common stock with an exercise of $0.12 per share. The shares of Series B Preferred Stock have a stated value of $0.001 per share. The terms of the Series B Preferred Stock are set forth in a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Mirroring Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”), filed with the State of Delaware and effective on October 3, 2022.

The shares of Series B Preferred Stock do not have any voting rights except with respect to Proposals 1 and 2 presented at this Special Meeting and at any adjournments or postponements thereof, or otherwise as required by law or as set forth in the Certificate of Designation.

Each holder of record of our Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to 10,000,000 votes per share of Series B Preferred Stock, or an aggregate of 130,000,000 votes for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock as of the record date; provided, that, such shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall, to the extent cast on the Proposals 1 and 2, be automatically and without further action of the holders thereof voted in the same proportions as shares of common stock are voted on such proposals (excluding any shares of common stock that are not voted). As an example, if the holders of 70% of the outstanding common stock voted at the Special Meeting are voted for Proposal 1, 70% of the votes cast by the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be deemed to be cast for Proposal 1.


Effective Date

The proposed Reverse Split would become effective on the date of filing of the Reverse Split Charter Amendment with the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. On the effective date, shares of common stock issued and outstanding shares of common stock held in treasury, in each case, immediately prior thereto will be combined and converted, automatically and without any action on the part of our stockholders, into new shares of common stock in accordance with the Approved Split Ratio set forth in this Proposal 1. If the proposed Reverse Split Charter Amendment is not approved by our stockholders, the Reverse Split will not occur.

 

Treatment“Incentive stock options”, or ISOs, that are intended to meet the requirements of Fractional Shares

No fractional sharesSection 422 of common stock will be issued as a result of the Reverse Split. Instead, in lieu of any fractional shares to which a stockholder of record would otherwise be entitled as a result of the Reverse Split, we will pay cash (without interest) equal to such fraction multiplied by the average of the closing sales prices of our common stock on the NYSE American during regular trading hours for the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the effective date of the Reverse Split (with such average closing sales prices being adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Split). After the Reverse Split, a stockholder otherwise entitled to a fractional interest will not have any voting, dividend or other rights with respect to such fractional interest except to receive payment as described above.

Upon stockholder approval of this Proposal 1, if the Board elects to implement the proposed Reverse Split, stockholders owning fractional shares will be paid out in cash for such fractional shares. For example, assuming the Board elected to consummate an Approved Split Ratio of a one-for-twenty-five (1:25), if a stockholder held twenty-six shares of common stock immediately prior to the Reverse Split, then such stockholder would be paid in cash for the one share of common stock but will maintain ownership of one share of common stock in exchange for the twenty-five shares held prior to the Reverse Split.

Record and Beneficial Stockholders

If the Reverse Split is authorized by our stockholders and our Board elects to implement the Reverse Split, stockholders of record holding some or all of their shares of common stock electronically in book-entry form under the direct registration system for securities will receive a transaction statement at their address of record indicating the number of shares of common stock they hold after the Reverse Split along with payment in lieu of any fractional shares. Non-registered stockholders holding common stock through a bank, broker or other nominee should note that such banks, brokers or other nominees may have different procedures for processing the consolidation and making payment for fractional shares than those that would be put in place by us for registered stockholders. If you hold your shares with such a bank, broker or other nominee and if you have questions in this regard, you are encouraged to contact your nominee.

If the Reverse Split is authorized by the stockholders and our Board elects to implement the Reverse Split, stockholders of record holding some or all of their shares in certificate form will receive a letter of transmittal, as soon as practicable after the effective date of the Reverse Split. Our transfer agent will act as “exchange agent” for the purpose of implementing the exchange of stock certificates. Holders of pre-Reverse Split shares will be asked to surrender to the exchange agent certificates representing pre-Reverse Split shares in exchange for post-Reverse Split shares and payment in lieu of fractional shares (if any) in accordance with the procedures to be set forth in the letter of transmittal. Until surrender, each certificate representing shares before the Reverse Split would continue to be valid and would represent the adjusted number of whole shares based on the approved exchange ratio of the Reverse Split selected by the Board. No new post-Reverse Split share certificates will be issued to a stockholder until such stockholder has surrendered such stockholder’s outstanding certificate(s) together with the properly completed and executed letter of transmittal to the exchange agent.

STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY PRE-SPLIT STOCK CERTIFICATE AND

SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY CERTIFICATES UNTIL THEY ARE REQUESTED TO DO SO.


Accounting Consequences

The par value per share of common stock would remain unchanged at $0.001 per share after the Reverse Split. As a result, on the effective date of the Reverse Split, the stated capital on our balance sheet attributable to the common stock will be reduced proportionally, based on the Approved Split Ratio selected by the Board, from its present amount, and the additional paid-in capital account shall be credited with the amount by which the stated capital is reduced. The per share common stock net income or loss and net book value will be increased because there will be fewer shares of common stock outstanding. The shares of common stock held in treasury, if any, will also be reduced proportionately based on the Approved Split Ratio selected by the Board. Retroactive restatement will be given to all share numbers in the financial statements, and accordingly all amounts including per share amounts will be shown on a post-split basis. We do not anticipate that any other accounting consequences would arise as a result of the Reverse Split.

No Appraisal Rights

Our stockholders are not entitled to dissenters’ or appraisal rights under the Delaware General Corporation Law with respect to this Proposal 1 and we will not independently provide our stockholders with any such right if the Reverse Split is implemented.

Material Federal U.S. Income Tax Consequences of the Reverse Split

The following is a summary of certain material U.S. federal income tax consequences of a Reverse Split to our stockholders. The summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”Code), applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial authority may be granted under the Plan with respect to  93,366 shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the Plan prior to the proposed increase. Upon approval of the proposed increase, 449,223 shares of common stock may be subject to ISOs. None of the additional shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to the previous paragraph may be subject to ISOs.

If any option or SAR granted under the Plan terminates without having been exercised in full or if any award is forfeited, or if shares of common stock are withheld to cover withholding taxes on options or other awards or applied to the payment of the exercise price of an option or purchase price of an award, the number of shares of common stock as to which such option or award was forfeited, withheld or paid, will be available for future grants under the Plan. Awards settled in cash will not count against the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan.

No non-employee director may receive awards in any calendar year having an accounting value in excess of $500,000 (inclusive of any cash awards to the non-employee director for such year that are not made pursuant to the Plan); provided that in the case of a new non-employee director, such amount is increased to $750,000 for the initial year of the non-employee director’s term.

The number of shares authorized for issuance under the Plan and current administrative rulingsthe foregoing share limitations are subject to customary adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.

Terms and practices as in effectConditions of Options

Options granted under the Plan may be either ISOs or “nonstatutory stock options” that do not meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Code. The Compensation Committee will determine the exercise price of options granted under the Plan. The exercise price of stock options may not be less than the fair market value per share of our common stock on the date of this Proxy Statement. Changesgrant (or 110% of fair market value in the case of ISOs granted to a ten-percent stockholder).

If on the laws could alterdate of grant the tax consequences described below, possibly with retroactive effect. We have not sought andcommon stock is listed on a stock exchange or is quoted on the automated quotation system of the NYSE American, the fair market value will not seek an opiniongenerally be the closing sale price on the date of counsel or a ruling fromgrant (or the Internal Revenue Service regardinglast trading day before the federal income tax consequencesdate of grant if no trades occurred on the date of grant). If no such prices are available, the fair market value will be determined in good faith by the Compensation Committee based on the reasonable application of a Reverse Split. This discussion only addresses stockholders who hold common stock as capital assets. It does not purport to be complete and does not address stockholders subject to special tax treatment underreasonable valuation method. On April 20, 2023 the Code, including, without limitation, financial institutions, tax-exempt organizations, insurance companies, dealers in securities, foreign stockholders, stockholders who hold their pre-reverse stock split shares as partclosing sale price of a straddle, hedge or conversion transaction, and stockholders who acquired their pre-reverse stock split shares pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation. If a partnership (or other entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial ownershare of our common stock on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partnerNYSE American was $1.63.

No option may be exercisable for more than ten years (five years in the partnershipcase of an ISO granted to a ten-percent stockholder) from the date of grant. Options granted under the Plan will generally depend onbe exercisable at such time or times as the statusCompensation Committee prescribes at the time of grant. No employee may receive ISOs that first become exercisable in any calendar year in an amount exceeding $100,000. The Compensation Committee may, in its discretion, permit a holder of an option to exercise the partner andoption before it has otherwise become exercisable, in which case the activitiesshares of the partnership. Accordingly, partnerships (and other entities treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purpose) holding our common stock issued to the recipient will continue to be subject to the vesting requirements that applied to the option before exercise.

Generally, the option price may be paid (a) in cash or by certified check, bank draft or money order, (b) through delivery of shares of our common stock having a fair market value equal to the purchase price, (c) by a full recourse, interest bearing promissory note having such terms as the Compensation Committee may permit, or (d) a combination of these methods. The Compensation Committee may permit other methods of payment, and is authorized to establish a cashless exercise program and to permit the exercise price (or tax withholding obligations) to be satisfied by reducing from the shares otherwise issuable upon exercise a number of shares having a fair market value equal to the exercise price.

No option may be transferred other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and during a recipient’s lifetime an option may be exercised only by the recipient. However, the Compensation Committee may permit the holder of an option, SAR or other award to transfer the option, right or other award to immediate family members or a family trust for estate planning purposes. The Compensation Committee will determine the extent to which a holder of a stock option may exercise the option following termination of service with us.

Stock Appreciation Rights

The Compensation Committee may grant SARs under the Plan. The Compensation Committee will determine the other terms applicable to SARs. The exercise price per share of a SAR will not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of grant, as determined by the Compensation Committee. The maximum term of any SAR granted under the Plan is ten years from the date of grant. Generally, each SAR will entitle a participant upon exercise to an amount equal to:

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the excess of the fair market value on the exercise date of one share of our common stock over the exercise price, multiplied by

●         

the number of shares of common stock covered by the SAR.

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Payment may be made in shares of our common stock, in cash, or partly in common stock and partly in cash, all as determined by the Compensation Committee.

Upon the exercise of a SAR, a participant will be entitled to receive a payment equal to the fair market value of our common stock as of the date of exercise, less the base price applicable to the SAR, multiplied by the number of shares of our common stock with respect to which such SAR is exercised. Such payment may be made in the form of cash, shares of our common stock (valued at their fair market value on the date of exercise) or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, as determined by the Committee and set forth in the award agreement.

Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The Compensation Committee may award restricted common stock and/or restricted stock units under the Plan. Restricted stock awards consist of shares of stock that are transferred to a participant subject to restrictions that may result in forfeiture if specified conditions are not satisfied. Restricted stock units confer the right to receive shares of our common stock, cash, or a combination of shares and cash, at a future date upon or following the attainment of certain conditions specified by the Compensation Committee. The restrictions and conditions applicable to each award of restricted stock or restricted stock units may include performance-based conditions. Dividends with respect to restricted stock may be paid to the holder of the shares as and when dividends are paid to stockholders or at the time that the restricted stock vests, as determined by the Compensation Committee. Dividend equivalent amounts may be paid with respect to restricted stock units either when cash dividends are paid to stockholders or when the units vest. Unless the Compensation Committee determines otherwise, holders of restricted stock will have the right to vote the shares.

Performance Shares and Performance Units

The Compensation Committee may award performance shares and/or performance units under the Plan. Performance shares and performance units are awards, denominated in either shares or U.S. dollars, which are earned during a specified performance period subject to the attainment of performance criteria, as established by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee will determine the restrictions and conditions applicable to each award of performance shares and performance units.

Incentive Bonus Awards

The Compensation Committee may grant incentive bonus awards under the Plan from time to time. The terms of incentive bonus awards will be set forth in award agreements. Each award agreement will have such terms and conditions as the Compensation Committee determines, including performance goals and amount of payment based on achievement of such goals. Incentive bonus awards are payable in cash and/or shares of our common stock.

Other Stock-Based and Cash-Based Awards

The Compensation Committee may award other types of equity-based or cash-based awards under the Plan, including the grant or offer for sale of shares of our common stock that do not have vesting requirements and the partnersright to receive one or more cash payments subject to satisfaction of such conditions as the Compensation Committee may impose.

Effect of Certain Corporate Transactions

The Compensation Committee may, at the time of the grant of an award provide for the effect of a change in control (as defined in the Plan) on any award, including (i) accelerating or extending the time periods for exercising, vesting in, or realizing gain from any award, (ii) eliminating or modifying the performance or other conditions of an award, or (iii) providing for the cash settlement of an award for an equivalent cash value, as determined by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee may, in its discretion and without the need for the consent of any recipient of an award, also take one or more of the following actions contingent upon the occurrence of a change in control: (a) cause any or all outstanding options and SARs to become immediately exercisable, in whole or in part; (b) cause any other awards to become non-forfeitable, in whole or in part; (c) cancel any option or SAR in exchange for a substitute option; (d) cancel any award of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units in exchange for a similar award of the capital stock of any successor corporation; (e) cancel or terminate any award for cash and/or other substitute consideration in exchange for an amount of cash and/or property equal to the amount, if any, that would have been attained upon the exercise of such entities should consult their own tax advisors regardingaward or realization of the participant’s rights as of the date of the occurrence of the change in control, but if the change in control consideration with respect to any option or SAR does not exceed its exercise price, the option or SAR may be canceled without payment of any consideration; or (f) make such other modifications, adjustments or amendments to outstanding awards as the Compensation Committee deems necessary or appropriate.

Amendment, Termination

Our Board may at any time amend the Plan for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the Code, or other applicable law or regulation or for any other legal purpose, provided that, without the consent of our stockholders, our Board may not (a) increase the number of shares of common stock available under the Plan, (b) change the group of individuals eligible to receive options, SARs and/or other awards, or (c) extend the term of the Plan.

New Plan Benefits

Grants of awards under the Plan are subject to the discretion of the Plan administrator. Each newly elected or appointed non-employee director is entitled to receive a stock option grant, as determined by the Compensation Committee, to purchase our common stock. Each stock option award will vest and become exercisable in equal monthly installments over two years from the vesting commencement date, subject to such non-employee director’s continued service on our board of directors. The awards will have 10 year terms and will terminate three years following the date the director ceases to be one of our directors or consultants.

In addition, all non-employee directors will be entitled to receive a grant of a stock option, as determined by the Compensation Committee, to purchase our common stock. Each stock option award will vest and become exercisable in equal monthly installments over one year from the vesting commencement date, subject to such non-employee director’s continued service on our board of directors. The awards will have 10 year terms and will terminate three years following the date the director ceases to be one of our directors or consultants.

U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences

Following is a summary of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of option and other grants under the proposed Reverse SplitPlan. Optionees and recipients of other rights and awards granted under the Plan are advised to them.consult their personal tax advisors before exercising an option or SAR or disposing of any stock received pursuant to the exercise of an option or SAR or following the vesting and payment of any award. In addition, the following discussionsummary is based upon an analysis of the Code as currently in effect, existing laws, judicial decisions, administrative rulings, regulations and proposed regulations, all of which are subject to change and does not address state, local, foreign or other tax laws.

Treatment of Options

The Code treats incentive stock options and nonstatutory stock options differently. However, as to both types of options, no income will be recognized to the tax consequencesoptionee at the time of the Reverse Splitgrant of the options under state, local and foreignthe Plan, nor will our Company be entitled to a tax laws. Furthermore, the following discussion doesdeduction at that time.

Generally, upon exercise of a nonstatutory stock option (including an option intended to be an incentive stock option but which has not address any tax consequences of transactions effectuated before, after orcontinued to so qualify at the same time as the Reverse Split, whether or not they are in connection with the Reverse Split.

In general, the federalof exercise), an optionee will recognize ordinary income tax consequences of a Reverse Split will vary among stockholders depending upon whether they receive cash for fractional shares or solely a reduced number of shares of common stock in exchange for their old shares of common stock. We believe that becauseon the Reverse Split is not part of a plan to increase periodically a stockholder’s proportionate interest in our assets or earnings and profits, the Reverse Split should have the following federal income tax effects. The Reverse Split is expected to constitute a “recapitalization” for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(E)excess of the Code. A stockholder who receives solely a reduced number of shares of common stock will not recognize gain or loss. In the aggregate, such a stockholder’s basis in the reduced number of shares of common stock will equal the stockholder’s basis in its old shares of common stock and such stockholder’s holding period in the reduced number of shares will include the holding period in its old shares exchanged. The Treasury Regulations provide detailed rules for allocating the tax basis and holding period of shares of common stock surrendered in a recapitalization to shares received in the recapitalization. Stockholders of our common stock acquired on different dates and at different prices should consult their tax advisors regarding the allocationfair market value of the stock on the exercise date over the option price. Our Company will be entitled to a tax basis and holding period of such shares.


A stockholder that, pursuant to the proposed Reverse Split, receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of our common stock should recognize capital gain or lossdeduction in an amount equal to the ordinary income recognized by the optionee in the fiscal year which includes the end of the optionee’s taxable year. We will be required to satisfy applicable withholding requirements in order to be entitled to a tax deduction. In general, if an optionee, in exercising a nonstatutory stock option, tenders shares of our common stock in partial or full payment of the option price, no gain or loss will be recognized on the tender. However, if the tendered shares were previously acquired upon the exercise of an incentive stock option and the tender is within two years from the date of grant or one year after the date of exercise of the incentive stock option, the tender will be a disqualifying disposition of the shares acquired upon exercise of the incentive stock option.

For incentive stock options, there is no taxable income to an optionee at the time of exercise. However, the excess of the fair market value of the stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price will be taken into account in determining whether the “alternative minimum tax” will apply for the year of exercise. If the shares acquired upon exercise are held until at least two years from the date of grant and more than one year from the date of exercise, any gain or loss upon the sale of such shares, if held as capital assets, will be long-term capital gain or loss (measured by the difference if any, between the sales price of the stock and the exercise price). Under current federal income tax law, a long-term capital gain will be taxed at a rate which is less than the maximum rate of tax on ordinary income. If the two-year and one year holding period requirements are not met (a “disqualifying disposition”), an optionee will recognize ordinary income in the year of disposition in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the fair market value of the stock on the date of exercise minus the exercise price or (ii) the amount realized on disposition minus the exercise price. The remainder of the gain will be treated as long-term capital gain, depending upon whether the stock has been held for more than a year. If an optionee makes a disqualifying disposition, our Company will be entitled to a tax deduction equal to the amount of cash receivedordinary income recognized by the optionee.

In general, if an optionee, in exercising an incentive stock option, tenders shares of common stock in partial or full payment of the option price, no gain or loss will be recognized on the tender. However, if the tendered shares were previously acquired upon the exercise of another incentive stock option and the portiontender is within two years from the date of grant or one year after the date of exercise of the stockholder’s aggregate adjustedother option, the tender will be a disqualifying disposition of the shares acquired upon exercise of the other option.

As noted above, the exercise of an incentive stock option could subject an optionee to the alternative minimum tax. The application of the alternative minimum tax basisto any particular optionee depends upon the particular facts and circumstances which exist with respect to the optionee in the year of exercise. However, as a general rule, the amount by which the fair market value of the common stock on the date of exercise of an option exceeds the exercise price of the option will constitute an item of “adjustment” for purposes of determining the alternative minimum taxable income on which the alternative tax may be imposed. As such, this item will enter into the tax base on which the alternative minimum tax is computed, and may therefore cause the alternative minimum tax to become applicable in any given year.

Treatment of Stock Appreciation Rights

Generally, the recipient of a SAR will not recognize any income upon grant of the SAR, nor will our Company be entitled to a deduction at that time. Upon exercise of a SAR, the holder will recognize ordinary income, and our Company generally will be entitled to a corresponding deduction, equal to the excess of fair market value of our common stock at that time over the exercise price.

Treatment of Stock Awards

Generally, absent an election to be taxed currently under Section 83(b) of the Code (a “Section 83(b) Election”), there will be no federal income tax consequences to either the recipient or our Company upon the grant of a restricted stock award or award of performance shares. At the expiration of the restriction period and the satisfaction of any other restrictions applicable to the restricted shares, the recipient will recognize ordinary income and our Company generally will be entitled to a corresponding deduction equal to the fair market value of the common stock at that time. If a Section 83(b) Election is made within 30 days after the date the restricted stock award is granted, the recipient will recognize an amount of ordinary income at the time of the receipt of the restricted shares, and our Company generally will be entitled to a corresponding deduction, equal to the fair market value (determined without regard to applicable restrictions) of the shares at such time, less any amount paid by the recipient for the shares. If a Section 83(b) Election is made, no additional income will be recognized by the recipient upon the lapse of restrictions on the shares (and prior to the sale of such shares), but, if the shares are subsequently forfeited, the recipient may not deduct the income that was recognized pursuant to the Section 83(b) Election at the time of the receipt of the shares.

The recipient of an unrestricted stock award, including a performance unit award, will recognize ordinary income, and our Company generally will be entitled to a corresponding deduction, equal to the fair market value of our common stock that is the subject of the award when the Award is made.

The recipient of a restricted stock unit generally will recognize ordinary income as and when the units vest and are settled. The amount of the income will be equal to the fair market value of the shares of our common stock surrenderedissued at that is allocatedtime, and our Company will be entitled to a corresponding deduction. The recipient of a restricted stock unit will not be permitted to make a Section 83(b) Election with respect to such fractional share. Such capital gainaward.

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Treatment of Incentive Bonus Awards and Other Stock or loss will be short term if the pre-Reverse Split shares were held for one year or less at the effective time of the Reverse Split and long term if held for more than one year. Stockholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences to them of a payment for fractional shares.Cash Based Awards

 

WeGenerally, the recipient of an incentive bonus or other stock or cash based award will not recognize any gain or loss as a resultincome upon grant of the proposed Reverse Split.

A stockholderaward, nor will our Company be entitled to a deduction at that time. Upon payment with respect to such an award, the recipient will recognize ordinary income, and our Company generally will be entitled to a corresponding deduction, equal to the amount of cash paid and/or the fair market value of our common stock may be subject to information reporting and backup withholdingissued at that time.

Potential Limitation on cashCompany Deductions

Section 162(m) of the Code generally disallows a tax deduction for compensation in excess of $1 million paid in lieua taxable year by a publicly held corporation to its chief executive officer and certain other “covered employees”. Our Board and the Compensation Committee intend to consider the potential impact of a fractional share in connection withSection 162(m) on grants made under the proposed Reverse Split. A stockholderPlan, but reserve the right to approve grants of ouroptions and other awards for an executive officer that exceed the deduction limit of Section 162(m).

Tax Withholding

As and when appropriate, we shall have the right to require each optionee purchasing shares of common stock will be subject to backup withholding if such stockholder is not otherwise exempt and such stockholder does not provide its taxpayer identification number in the manner required or otherwise fails to comply with backup withholding tax rules. Backup withholding is noteach grantee receiving an additional tax. Any amounts withheldaward of shares of common stock under the backup withholding rules mayPlan to pay any federal, state or local taxes required by law to be refunded or allowed as a credit against a stockholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, providedwithheld.

Approval Required

The approval of the required information is timely furnishedamendment to the Internal Revenue Service. StockholdersPlan to increase the number of our commonshares of capital stock should consult their own tax advisors regarding their qualificationauthorized for an exemptionissuance thereunder from backup withholding and the procedures for obtaining such an exemption.

THE PRECEDING DISCUSSION IS INTENDED ONLY AS A SUMMARY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL U.S. INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REVERSE SPLIT AND DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OR DISCUSSION OF ALL POTENTIAL TAX EFFECTS RELEVANT THERETO. YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE PARTICULAR FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, FOREIGN AND OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REVERSE SPLIT IN LIGHT OF YOUR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES.

Required Vote and Recommendation

In accordance with our Charter and Delaware law, approval and adoption of this Proposal 1 requires263,179 to 449,223, will require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the voting power of our common stock and Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, voting asvotes cast on such proposal. As a single class. Abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to this proposal will be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum and, if a quorum is present,result, abstentions, and broker non-votes, if this Proposal 1 is deemedany, and any other failure to besubmit a “non-routine” matter,proxy or vote in person at the meeting, will have the same practical effect as a vote “AGAINST” this proposal.

Please note that if you prefer that this Proposal 1 not be approved, you should cast your vote against the proposal. Since the Series B Preferred Stock has 10,000,000 votes per share on the proposal and votes of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock, when cast, are automatically voted in the same proportion as the shares of common stock that are voted on this proposal, the failure of a share of common stock to be voted will effectively have no impact onaffect the outcome of the vote. Therefore, sharesvote of common stock affirmatively voted against the proposal will have the effect of causing the proportion of Series B Preferred Stock voted against the proposal to increase accordingly and vice versa.Proposal 2.

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TO EFFECT THE REVERSE SPLIT.


PROPOSAL 2: APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGINCREASE IN THE EVENT THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 2020 OMNIBUS EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.

PROPOSAL 3: RATIFICATION OF COMMON STOCK AND SERIES B MIRRORING PREFERRED STOCK PRESENT OR REPRESENTED BY PROXY AT THE SPECIAL MEETING AND VOTING “FOR” THE ADOPTIONAPPOINTMENT OF PROPOSAL 1 ARE INSUFFICIENT.OUR REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

AdjournmentThe Audit Committee has reappointed KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and has further directed that management submit their selection of independent registered public accounting firm for ratification by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting. Neither the accounting firm nor any of its members has any direct or indirect financial interest in or any connection with us in any capacity other than as a public registered accounting firm.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The following table summarizes the fees paid for professional services rendered by KPMG LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, for each of the Speciallast two fiscal years:

Fee Category

 

2022

  

2021

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Audit Fees

 $477.0  $459.0 

Audit-Related Fees

 $0  $- 

Tax Fees

 $0  $- 

All Other Fees

 $0  $- 

Total Fees

 $477.0  $459.0 

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Audit Fees

Represents fees, including out of pocket expenses, for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements, the review of our quarterly financial statements, accounting consultations or advice on accounting matters necessary for the rendering of an opinion on our financial statements, services provided in connection with the offerings of our securities, audit services provided in connection with other statutory or regulatory filings, and reviews of registration statements and issuances of consents (including merger related fees).

Pre-Approval Policy and Procedures

Our Audit Committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. These services may include audit services, audit related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services. The independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date.

The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees, and All Other Fees as described above is compatible with maintaining KPMG LLP’s independence and has determined that such services for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 were compatible. All such services were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X under the Exchange Act to the extent that rule was applicable.

Review of Financial Statements

The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing and discussing the audited financial statements with management, discussing with the independent registered public accountants the matters required by Auditing Standard No. 1301, “Communications with Audit Committees” issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), receiving written disclosures from the independent registered public accountants required by applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent registered public accountants’ communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, discussing with the independent registered public accountants their independence, and recommending to the Board that the audited financial statements be included in our annual report on Form 10-K.

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Attendance at Annual Meeting

 

In the event that the numberRepresentatives of shares of common stock and Series B Preferred StockKPMG LLP will be present or represented by proxy at the SpecialAnnual Meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so, and voting “FOR” the adoption of Proposal 1 are insufficientwill be available to approve such proposal, we may moverespond to adjourn the Special Meeting in order to enable us to solicit additional proxies in favorappropriate questions from stockholders.

Approval Required

The approval of the adoption of Proposal 1. In that event, we will ask stockholders to vote only upon the adjournment proposal and not on any other proposal discussed in this proxy statement. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, a noticeratification of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholderappointment of record entitled to vote atKPMG LLP as our independent registered accounting firm for the meeting.

For the avoidance of doubt, any proxy authorizing the adjournment of the Special Meeting shall also authorize successive adjournments thereof, at any meeting so adjourned, to the extent necessary for us to solicit additional proxies in favor of the adoption of any such proposal.

Required Vote and Recommendation

In accordance with our Charter and Delaware law, approval and adoption of this Proposal 2 requiresyear ending December 31, 2023 will require the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast by shares of our common stock and Series B Preferred Stock present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting and voting affirmatively or negatively on such matter, voting as a single class. Unless otherwise instructed on the proxy or unless authority to vote is withheld, shares represented by executed proxies will be voted “FOR” this proposal.

Please note that if you prefer that this Proposal 2 not be approved, you should cast your vote against the proposal. Since the Series B Preferred Stock has 10,000,000 votes per share on the proposal and votesall of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock, when cast, are automatically voted in the same proportion as the shares of common stock that are voted on this proposal, the failure ofvotes cast. As a share of common stock to be voted will effectively have no impact on the outcome of the vote. Therefore, shares of common stock affirmatively voted against the proposal will have the effect of causing the proportion of Series B Preferred Stock voted against the proposal to increase accordingly and vice versa. Abstentions andresult, abstentions, broker non-votes, if any, with respectand any other failure to this proposal are not counted as votes cast andsubmit a proxy or vote in person at the meeting, will not affect the outcome of this proposal.the vote of Proposal 3.

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSAL TWO.FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023.

 

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALSADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Stockholder Proposals for 2023 Annual Meeting

A previously stated in the Company’s Proxy definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting held on June 7, 2022, stockholders may present proposals for action at meetings of stockholders only if they comply with the proxy rules established by the SEC, applicable Delaware law and our bylaws. We have not received any stockholder proposals for consideration at our Special Meeting.

Any stockholder proposals submitted, in reliance on Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement and form of proxy for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, must be received by the Company no later than December 23, 2022, which is 120 calendar days before April 22, 2023, the anniversary date of this proxy statement’s release to stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting, in order to be considered for inclusion in our proxy statement and form of proxy. Such proposal must also comply with the requirements as to form and substance established by the SEC if such proposals are to be included in the proxy statement and form of proxy. Any such proposal shall be mailed to: Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 110 Allen Road Suite 401, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920, Attn.: Secretary.

Our bylaws state that a stockholder must provide timely written notice of a proposal to be brought before the meeting and supporting documentation as well as be present at such meeting, either in person or by a representative. For our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder’s notice shall be timely received by the Company at our principal executive office if received no later than March 5, 2023 and no earlier than February 3, 2023, provided, however, that in the event the Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held on a date more than 30 days before the anniversary date of the immediately preceding Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Anniversary Date”) or more than 60 days after the Anniversary Date, a stockholder’s notice shall be timely if received by the Company at our principal executive office not later than the close of business on the later of (i) the 90th day prior to the scheduled date of such Annual Meeting; and (ii) the 10th day following the day on which such public announcement of the date of such Annual Meeting is first made by the Company. Proxies solicited by our Board will confer discretionary voting authority with respect to these proposals, subject to the SEC’s rules and regulations governing the exercise of this authority. Any such proposal shall be mailed to: Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 110 Allen Road Suite 401, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920, Attn.: Secretary.

ANNUAL REPORTReport

 

Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (including our audited financial statements) filed with the SEC may be obtained without charge by writing to Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 110 Allen3 Mountainview Road, Suite 401, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920,100, Warren, NJ 07059, Attn.: Secretary. Exhibits to the Form 10-KAnnual Report will be mailed upon similar request and payment of specified fees to cover the costs of copying and mailing such materials.

 

Our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022 and certain other related financial and business information are contained in our 2021 Annual Report, to Stockholders, which is being made available to our stockholders along with this proxy statement,Proxy Statement, but which is not deemed a part of the proxy soliciting material.

 

HOUSEHOLDING OF SPECIAL MEETING MATERIALSHouseholding of Annual Meeting Materials

 

Some banks, brokers and other nominee record holders may be participating in the practice of “householding” proxy statements. This means that only one copy of this Proxy Statement and Annual Report may have been sent to multiple stockholders in the same household. We will promptly deliver a separate copy of this Proxy Statement or Annual Report to any stockholder upon written or oral request to: Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 110 Allen3 Mountainview Road, Suite 401, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920,100, Warren, NJ 07059, Attn.: Secretary or by phone at (908) 636-7163. Any stockholder who wants to receive a separate copy of this Proxy Statement or Annual Report, or of our proxy statements or annual reports in the future, or any stockholder who is receiving multiple copies and would like to receive only one copy per household, should contact the stockholder’s bank, broker, or other nominee record holder, or the stockholder may contact us at the address and phone number above.

 

Submitting Proxy Proposals and Director Nominations for the 2024 Annual Meeting

Proposals to be Considered for Inclusion in the Companys 2024 Proxy Materials

Any stockholder proposals submitted, in reliance on Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, for inclusion in our proxy statement and form of proxy for our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, must be received by the Company no later than January 2, 2024, which is 120 calendar days before May 1, 2024, the anniversary date of this Proxy Statement’s release to stockholders in connection with this Annual Meeting, in order to be considered for inclusion in such proxy statement and form of proxy. Such proposal must also comply with the requirements as to form and substance established by the SEC if such proposals are to be included in the proxy statement and form of proxy. Any such proposal shall be mailed to: Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3 Mountainview Road, Suite 100, Warren, NJ 07059, Attn.: Secretary.

Director Nominations and Other Business to be Brought Before the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Our Bylaws state that a stockholder must provide timely written notice of a proposal to be brought before the meeting and supporting documentation as well as be present at such meeting, either in person or by a representative. For our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder’s notice shall be timely received by us at our principal executive office if received no later than March 4, 2024 and no earlier than February 3, 2024, provided, however, that in the event the Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held on a date more than 30 days before the anniversary date of the immediately preceding Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Anniversary Date”) or more than 70 days after the Anniversary Date, a stockholder’s notice shall be timely if received by us at our principal executive office not later than the close of business on the later of (i) the 90th day prior to the scheduled date of such annual meeting; and (ii) the 10th day following the day on which such public announcement of the date of such annual meeting is first made by us. Proxies solicited by our Board will confer discretionary voting authority with respect to these proposals, subject to the SEC’s rules and regulations governing the exercise of this authority. Any such proposal shall be mailed to: Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3 Mountainview Road, Suite 100, Warren, NJ 07059, Attn.: Secretary.

In addition to satisfying the foregoing requirements under our Bylaws with respect to advance notice deadlines and informational requirements, shareholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than our nominees must comply with additional requirements prescribed by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act to comply with the universal proxy rules. The requirements under the universal proxy rules are in addition to the applicable procedural requirements under our Bylaws described above.

OTHER MATTERS

 

As of the date of this proxy statement, theProxy Statement, our Board does not intend to present at the SpecialAnnual Meeting any matters other than those described herein and does not presently know of any matters that will be presented by other parties at the SpecialAnnual Meeting. If any other matter requiring a vote of the stockholders should come before the meeting, it is the intention of the persons named in the proxy to vote with respect to any such matter in accordance with the recommendation of theour Board or, in the absence of such a recommendation, in accordance with the best judgment of the proxy holder.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors

/s/John Koconis

John Koconis

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

Board
, 2022

May 1, 2023

Basking Ridge,

Warren, New Jersey

 

Appendix A

 

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO THE

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a corporation organized underThis Amendment amends the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify:

FIRST: The name of the corporation is Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The Corporation’s original Certificate of Incorporation was filed with2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (as amended, the Secretary of State of Delaware on April 24, 2014.Plan”). All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan.

 

SECOND: This Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) amends the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of StateR E C I T A L S

WHEREAS, Section 17.2 of the State of Delaware on April 24, 2014 (the “Prior Certificate”), as previously amended, and has been duly adopted by the Corporation’s Board of Directors and stockholders in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the DGCL.

RESOLVED, that, effective upon the filing of this Certificate of Amendment (the “Effective Time”), the Certificate of Incorporation as presently in effect be, and the same hereby is, amendedPlan reserves to add the following paragraph to precede the first paragraph of Article FOURTH of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation:

“Contingent and effective as of the filing of this Certificate of Amendment, each [●] ([●]) shares of the Corporation’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), issued and outstanding prior to the Effective Time shall, automatically and without any action on the part of the respective holders thereof, be combined and converted into one (1) share of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Corporation (the “Reverse Split”). No fractional share shall be issued in connection with the foregoing combination of the shares pursuant to the Reverse Split. The Corporation will pay in cash the fair value of such fractional shares, without interest and as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) the right to amend the Plan from time to time; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend the Plan in the manner hereinafter provided subject to approval by the Company’s stockholders.

NOW THEREFORE, the Plan is hereby amended as follows:

1.   Amendments.

1.1   Section 4.1(a) of the Corporation when those entitledPlan is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“(a)   Subject to receive such fractionaladjustment pursuant to Section 4.3 and any other applicable provisions hereof, the maximum aggregate number of shares are determined.of Common Stock which may be issued under all Awards granted to Participants under the Plan shall be 449,223 shares; all of which may, but need not, be issued in respect of Incentive Stock Options.

 

THIRD: This Certificate1.2   The last sentence of AmendmentSection 17.2 of the Prior Certificate so adopted (i) shallPlan is amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“The Plan will continue in effect until terminated in accordance with this Section 17.2; provided, however, that no Award will be effective asgranted hereunder on or after the 10th anniversary of 4:01 p.m. Eastern Time on            , 2022, (ii) reads in fullthe date of the Board’s adoption of the initial Plan amendment (the “Expiration Date”); but provided further, that Awards granted prior to such Expiration Date may extend beyond that date.”

2.   No Other Changes.   Except as set forth above and (iii) is hereby incorporated herein, by this reference. All other provisions of the Prior CertificatePlan shall remain in full force and effect.effect without modification.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporationundersigned, a duly authorized officer of the Company, has causedexecuted this CertificateAmendment as of Amendment to be signedthe date first above written as evidence of its adoption by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer this _____ day of ______, 2022.the Company.

 

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TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.110 ALLEN ROAD, SUITE 401 BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920Investor Address Line 1Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode aboveUsetheInternettotransmityourvotinginstructionsandforelectronicdeliveryofinformationupuntil11:59p.m.EasternTimethedaybeforethecut-offdateormeeting date.Haveyourproxycardinhandwhenyouaccessthewebsiteandfollowthe instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.During The Meeting- Go towww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SM YoumayattendthemeetingviatheInternetandvoteduringthemeeting.Havetheinformationthatisprintedintheboxmarkedbythearrowavailableandfollowthe instructions.VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903Useanytouch-tonetelephonetotransmityourvotinginstructionsupuntil11:59p.m.EasternTimethedaybeforethecut-offdateormeetingdate.Haveyourproxycardin hand when you call and then follow the instructions.VOTE BY MAILMark,signanddateyourproxycardandreturnitinthepostage-paidenvelopewehaveprovidedorreturnittoVoteProcessing,c/oBroadridge,51MercedesWay,Edgewood, NY 11717. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FORproposals 1 and 2.ForAgainstAbstain 1.To an approve amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, at the discretion of the Board, to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, at a specific ratio, ranging from one-for-twenty-five (1:25) to one-for-fifty (1:50), at any time prior to the one-year anniversary date of the Special Meeting, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board; and2.To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting in the event that the number of shares of Common Stock and Series B Mirroring Preferred Stock present or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting and voting "FOR" the adoption of Proposal 1 are insufficient. Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing asattorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give fulltitle as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders mustsign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.INC.

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0000581385_2 R1.0.0.39 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Special Meeting:The Notice and Proxy Statement is available atwww.proxyvote.com Continued and to be signed on reverse side TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Special Meeting of ShareholdersNovember 7, 2022 1:00 PM (EDT)This proxy is solicited by the Board of DirectorsThe shareholder(s) hereby appoint(s) John Koconis and Joseph Lucchese, or either of them, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorize(s) them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side of this ballot, all of the shares of (Common/Preferred) stock of TIMBER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. that the shareholder(s) is/are entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held at 1:00 PM, EDT on November 7, 2022, at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TMBR2022SM including any adjournment or postponement thereof.This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no such direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations.

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