AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX)

Protagonist Therapeutics director Daniel Swisher resigns from board; board shrinks to six

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Director Daniel N. Swisher Jr., a member of the Audit Committee, resigned from Protagonist Therapeutics' board effective September 17, 2024, and will continue as an advisor under an advisory agreement. The filing says he did not report any disagreement with the company, and the board was reduced from seven seats to six, with Sarah A. O'Dowd added to the Audit Committee effective September 19, 2024.

Key points

  • Daniel N. Swisher Jr. resigned from the Board effective September 17, 2024, and was an Audit Committee member
  • Swisher will continue to serve as an advisor under an advisory agreement
  • Sarah A. O'Dowd was appointed to the Audit Committee effective September 19, 2024
  • Board size reduced from seven to six members

The filing

CompanyProtagonist Therapeutics (PTGX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 20, 2024, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-24-101688

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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