---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-077611"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MNKD"
cik: "0000899460"
company_name: "MANNKIND CORP"
filed_at: "2024-03-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-04T08:16:41.354636+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MannKind appoints Chris Prentiss as CFO; Steven Binder retires as CFO but stays as EVP Special Projects

## Summary
- CFO Steven Binder retiring effective April 22, 2024; will serve as EVP Special Projects through Dec 31, 2024.
- Christopher Prentiss appointed CFO, effective April 22, 2024; previously CFO at ADARx Pharmaceuticals.
- Prentiss receives $460,000 base salary, 50% target bonus, 103,600 RSUs (4-year vest), and EVP equity grant in May 2024.
- Prentiss eligible for relocation assistance and change of control agreement with severance and tax gross-up.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-077611
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MNKD
- cik: 0000899460
- company_name: MANNKIND CORP
- filed_at: 2024-03-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/899460/000119312524077611/0001193125-24-077611-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/899460/000119312524077611/d819834d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Christopher Prentiss was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at MANNKIND CORP.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On March 25, 2024, the Company’s board of directors appointed Christopher Prentiss as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting officer, effective on April 22, 2024, succeeding Mr. Binder in these capacities.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/899460/000119312524077611/0001193125-24-077611-index.htm
- Executive change
  Steven B. Binder retired as Chief Financial Officer at MANNKIND CORP.
  - Action: retired
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Effective April 22, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), Steven B. Binder is retiring as the Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting officer of MannKind Corporation (the “Company”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/899460/000119312524077611/0001193125-24-077611-index.htm

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