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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. E73823-P23326 BIOSTAGE, INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 24, 2019. BIOSTAGE, INC. 84 OCTOBER HILL ROAD SUITE 11 HOLLISTON, MA 01746 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 29, 2019 Date: May 24, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM EDT Location: Burns & Levinson LLP 125 Summer Street Boston, MA 02110 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

 

 

E73824-P23326 How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. SCAN TO VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE w × XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX × XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX × XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 10, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery. NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT FORM 10-K

 

 

 

Voting Items 1. Election of Directors Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 3. To approve the amendment of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to decrease the number of authorized shares of common stock to 60,000,000. 2. To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 1a. Jason Jing Chen 1b. Matthew Dallas E73825-P23326

 

 

 

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