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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · CERUS CORP (CERS)

Cerus CEO Obi Greenman moves to Executive Chairman role effective July 1, 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Cerus said former CEO William "Obi" Greenman became Executive Chairman effective July 1, 2026, under an amendment to his employment letter dated July 6, 2026. The role runs through May 31, 2027, at roughly 60% of a full-time schedule, with a $500,000 base salary and no annual cash bonus eligibility for any part of 2027.

Key points

  • Greenman stepped down as President and CEO and became Executive Chairman effective July 1, 2026.
  • Executive Chairman term runs through May 31, 2027, unless ended earlier or extended in writing.
  • Base salary of $500,000; 2026 target annual cash bonus of 80% of base salary earned in 2026, with no bonus for any part of 2027.
  • Company will pay or reimburse COBRA premiums if his service makes him ineligible for group health coverage, subject to conditions.

The filing

CompanyCERUS CORP (CERS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 10, 2026, 4:35 PM ET
Accession number0001020214-26-000015

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 8:29 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on July 10, 2026.

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