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GRANTED IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE In re IRIDEX CORP. ) C.A. No. 2023- ) [PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RELIEF PURSUANT TO 8 DEL. C. 205 WHEREAS, on

Key Takeaway: The Delaware Court of Chancery has issued a ruling validating the Operative Charter of IRIDEX Corporation, originally filed in 1996. This decision comes after the company filed a Verified Petition for Relief, seeking validation due to potential authorization failures. The court's order grants good cause for the petition, ensuring that prior corporate actions taken by IRIDEX remain effective. Judge Nathan A. Cook presided over the case, affirming the importance of this ruling for the company's continued operations.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • The court granted validation of IRIDEX Corporation's Operative Charter.
  • This validation allows the company to maintain its previous corporate actions.
  • The ruling supports the company's historical reliance on the validity of its charter.

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In re IRIDEX CORP. ) C.A. No. 2023-
)
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RELIEF
PURSUANT TO 8 DEL. C. 205
WHEREAS, on February 22, 1996, Petitioner IRIDEX Corporation (the Company ), filed its Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation (the Operative Charter ) with the Delaware Secretary of State;
WHEREAS, in reliance on the validity and
effectiveness of the Operative Charter, the Company has issued shares of its capital stock, raised secondary financings, and taken other actions, from time to time on or after February 22, 1996, and through the date of this order;
WHEREAS on September 29, 2023, the Company filed with this Court a Verified Petition for Relief under 8 Del. C. 205 seeking
validation of the Operative Charter (the Petition ); and
WHEREAS, the Court has considered the factors in 8 Del. C.
205(d) and finds good cause to grant the Petition;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, this ___ day of ________________, 2023, that under 8 Del.
1. The Operative Charter, including the filing and effectiveness thereof, is hereby validated and declared effective as
of February 22, 1996.
2. This Order validates the corporate act taken, notwithstanding any failures of
authorization or potential failures of authorization described in, or resulting from the matters described in, the Petition.
This document constitutes a ruling of the court and should be treated as such.
Court: DE Court of Chancery Civil Action
Judge: Nathan A Cook
File & Serve Transaction ID: 70997288
Current Date: Nov 01, 2023
Case Number: 2023-0990-NAC
Case Name: In re IRIDEX CORP.
Court Authorizer Comments:
The order is granted for the reasons stated during today s hearing.
/s/ Judge Nathan A Cook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for IRIDEX Corp.?

The case number is 2023-0990-NAC.

When was the Amended and Restated Certificate filed?

It was filed on February 22, 1996.

What was validated by the court's order?

The court validated the Operative Charter as effective since February 22, 1996.

Who presided over the IRIDEX Corp. case?

Judge Nathan A Cook presided over the case.

What type of relief did IRIDEX seek?

IRIDEX sought validation of its Operative Charter under 8 Del. C. 205.

Last updated: Nov 7, 2023