Aytu BioPharma (AYTU) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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SCHEDULE 14A

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AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206

Englewood, Colorado 80112

May 19, 2021

Dear Aytu Stockholder:

The proxy statement of the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) of Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), to be held on May 21, 2021 (the “Meeting”), was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2021. Since then, there have been developments regarding the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”). This communication describes these recent events and supplements portions of the Proxy Statement as set forth in this supplement to the Proxy Statement.

Recent Developments

On May 17, 2021, the Board accepted the resignations of Beth Hecht and Gerald McLaughlin from the Board, effective as of May 17, 2021.

Impact on Voting at the Meeting

Stockholders do not need to take any action if they have already voted their shares for the Meeting. The nominees named in the Proxy Statement sent or made available to the Company’s stockholders will stand for election at the Meeting. The form of proxy card included in the Company’s definitive proxy materials remains valid, and no new proxy cards are being distributed.

Thank you for your ongoing support of and continued interest in Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Sincerely,

/s/ Joshua Disbrow      

Joshua R. Disbrow

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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