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DEFA14A 1 d97851ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

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Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders Friday, June 12, 2026 9:30 AM, Pacific Time 12278 Scripps Summit Drive, San Diego, California, 92131 For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and obtain directions to attend the meeting go to www.proxydocs.com/FATE To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12 digit control number in the box below. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the Internet. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy material, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper copy in time for this year’s meeting, you must make this request on or before June 2, 2026.				Meeting Materials: Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement & Annual Report on Form 10-K Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders Meeting To Be Held On June 12, 2026 For Stockholders of record as of April 15, 2026 To order paper materials, use one of the following methods. Internet: www.investorelections.com/FATE Call: 1-866-648-8133 Email: paper@investorelections.com * If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located below) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions OR other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material.


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		Fate Therapeutics, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE:

FOR ON PROPOSALS 1, 2, 3 AND 4


		PROPOSAL
1.		Election of Class I Directors

		1.01 Robert S. Epstein, M.D., M.S.

		1.02 Karin Jooss, Ph.D.

		1.03 Laura J. Hamill

2.		To approve the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

3.		To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

4.		To approve a proposal to amend and restate the Company’s 2022 Stock Option and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder.

		Note: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Fate Therapeutics Inc.