Regarding your uplisting question: it is plausible

Regarding your uplisting question: it is plausible to me that in order to get Nasdaq/NYSE approval without already having the necessary cash in the bank ($100 mill?), NP had to schedule this special shareholder meeting to show a source for the cash if still needed. The future stock issuance/sale may be unnecessary if, for example, NP garners government grant money ahead of that special shareholder meeting.