VXRT - Leadership updates

Details Strategic Actions Taken by the Board to Advance the Company’s Pipeline and Drive Value Creation Vaxart’s Purpose-Built Board Brings the Proven Expertise Needed to Oversee its Next Phase of Growth Dissident Nominees Lack Relevant Clinical-Stage Biotech Expertise, Misrepresented Their Qualifications and Offered No Credible Ideas for Value Creation Vaxart Has Made Multiple Settlement Offers to the Dissident Shareholder Group – Daniel Houle Insists on Making This Proxy Contest About Winning a Seat for Himself Visit Vote.Vaxart.com for Additional Information and Voting Resources SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or t

Company is Entering a Pivotal Phase to Demonstrate Value of its Unique Oral Vaccine Platform  Emphasizes Need for the Right Board Leadership at Critical Strategic Juncture Encourages Shareholders to Visit Vote.Vaxart.com for Additional Information SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that it has filed preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on July 1

Topline data from 400-person sentinel cohort of the Phase 2b COVID-19 trial anticipated in Q2 2026 Cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $61.0 million as of March 31, 2026; runway into second quarter of 2027 Live stockholder fireside chat scheduled for May 8, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced its business update and financial results for the first quarter of 2026. "In the first quarter of 2026, our team remained focused o

Appointment strengthens Board's clinical development and regulatory expertise as Vaxart advances its oral vaccine platform SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced the appointment of James Breitmeyer, M.D., Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Breitmeyer brings more than 35 years of biopharmaceutical experience, having led clinical development programs resulting in eight FDA product approvals and numerous regulatory successes across the United States, Europe, and Japan. "We are pleased to welcome Jim to t

Believe Elevating W. Mark Watson – who Received only 56% of Votes Cast at Last Annual Meeting – to Lead Independent Director Fails to Deliver Real Reform Reiterate Intent to Vote Against Reverse Stock Split at September 19th Special Meeting ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richard John Burgess, Daniel P. Houle, Michael Patrick Kelley, Marc Eustace Pereira, Patrice Raffy, Benjamin Sauv, Mark Silverberg, DDS, MD, Matthew M. Wallace, MD and David Whitney (collectively, the "Concerned Vaxart Stockholders"), who collectively beneficially own more than 2.6 million shares of Vaxart, Inc. (OTC:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), today issued a statement in response to the Company's app

In process of adopting a Director stock ownership policy to reinforce commitment of aligning the Board's interests with stockholders Vaxart encourages all stockholders of record on July 29, 2025, who have not yet voted FOR the reverse stock split, to do so by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 18, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, announced today that W. Mark Watson has been appointed Lead Independent Director. Mr. Watson is a Certified Public Accountant with over 50 years of experien

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that its Chairman, Michael J. Finney, Ph.D., has announced his retirement from the Company's Board of Directors and Science and Technology Committee after a distinguished tenure of service. His retirement will be effective September 30, 2025. "It has been a profound privilege to serve as Vaxart's Chairman and be a part of this incredible Company's journey for so many years," said Mr. Finney. "I am immensely proud of what w

- Mr. Grasman brings over two decades of biotech financial leadership experience - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced the appointment of Jeroen Grasman as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 19, 2025. Mr. Grasman succeeds Phillip Lee, who is resigning from his position as CFO for personal reasons. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Lee will remain with the Company as a non-executive employee through June 1, 2025. "We are delighted to welcome Jeroen to the Vaxart team," said Steven Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Vaxart. "His extensive financial expertise and proven track record in the biotech sector, includ

Mr. Finney brings 35 years of leadership, operations and corporate development experience SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) (the "Company" or "Vaxart") today announced the appointment of Kevin Finney to the Company's Board of Directors, effective today. Mr. Finney is a seasoned healthcare executive and experienced board member who brings decades of industry leadership experience and operational expertise. Mr. Finney will serve as a member of the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees of the Board. "Kevin adds a wealth of healthcare industry experience spanning executive leadership, governance, operations, and corporate deve

Michael J. Finney, Ph.D. to Continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) (the "Company" or "Vaxart") today announced that it has appointed Steven Lo as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective as of March 18, 2024. Mr. Lo is a highly experienced biopharma executive with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries, including over 12 years of C-level experience in publicly traded biotech companies. Michael J. Finney, Ph.D. will step down as interim Chief Executive Officer and will continue to serve as Ch

Non-executive director to bring extensive life science industry and finance experience SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced that W. Mark Watson was appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2022. Mr. Watson will become Chair of the Company's Audit Committee, effective October 1. Robert A. Yedid, a member of the Board and the Audit Committee, was appointed Interim Chairperson of the Audit Committee, to serve until Mr. Watson becomes Chair. "We are very excited to welcome Mark to the Board, whose skills and experience will help us advance our strategy to develop potentially transformative oral pi

Pharmaceutical Industry Veteran Brings Broad Legal Expertise to Vaxart Senior Management Team SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced the appointment of Edward B. Berg as the Company's first in-house General Counsel, effective today. Mr. Berg has practiced law for more than 30 years and has represented Fortune 500 and mid-cap companies in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. He joins Vaxart from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., where he served as VP, Deputy General Counsel since 2018. "Ed has more than 25 years of experience advising biotech and pharma companies, and we are excited to benefit from his acumen as

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT), today announced the appointment of James F. Cummings, M.D., as the Company's Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Cummings is a Board-Certified Infectious Diseases Physician with extensive experience in vaccine, drug and diagnostics development. He joins Vaxart as the Company prepares to begin its Phase II clinical trials for COVID-19 with an oral tablet formulation. "We are excited to have a professional of Dr. Cummings' caliber join Vaxart at this pivotal time to advance our COVID-19 and nor

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oral recombinant vaccines that are administered by tablet rather than by injection, today announced the appointment of David Wheadon, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Wheadon is a health policy leader and physician with more than three decades of global experience in the pharmaceutical industry coordinating the interests of public companies, trade groups and regulators. "We welcome Dr. Wheadon to our Board of Directors," said Andrei Floroiu, chief executive officer of Vaxart. "His significant experience working in multi-national regulatory envir