DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 rntx-defa14a-2026.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

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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REIN THERAPEUTICS, INC.

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Online Go to https://www.envisionreports.com/RNTX or scan the QR code — login details are located in the shaded bar below. Stockholder Meeting Notice Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Rein Therapeutics, Inc. 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 20, 2026 Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual meeting of stockholders are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The 2026 Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at: Easy Online Access — View your proxy materials and vote. Step 1: Go to https://www.envisionreports.com/RNTX. Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. Step 4: Make your selections as instructed on each screen for your delivery preferences. Step 5: Vote your shares. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a copy of the proxy materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request as instructed on the reverse side on or before July 1, 2026 to facilitate timely delivery. 2NOT

Stockholder Meeting Notice Rein Therapeutics’ 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on July 20, 2026 online at meetnow.global/MM4MRP6 at 9:00AM ET. Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4: 1. Election of Two Class III Directors: 01 – Reinhard J. Ambros, Ph.D. 02 - Josef H. von Rickenbach 2. Approval to Increase Authorized Shares of Common Stock 3. Ratification of Appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 4. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must go online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select delivery preferences: Current and future delivery requests can be submitted using the options below. If you request an email copy, you will receive an email with a link to the current meeting materials. PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a copy of the proxy materials. — Internet – Go to https://www.envisionreports.com/RNTX. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. — Phone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276. — Email – Send an email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials Rein Therapeutics” in the subject line. Include your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse side, and state that you want a paper copy of the meeting materials. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of proxy materials must be received by July 1, 2026.

SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Rein Therapeutics Inc.