leadership
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
4D Molecular Therapeutics reports ~$514M cash; President/COO resigns, CEO assumes President role; new director appointed
4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.
- Fariborz Kamal resigned as President/COO effective Dec 31, 2025; transitions to part-time Chief Technical Advisor.
- CEO David Kirn appointed President as of Jan 1, 2026, in addition to CEO role.
- Glenn Sblendorio appointed to Board as Class I director effective Jan 5, 2026, serving on Compensation and Science/Technology Committees.
- Preliminary cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities ~$514M as of Dec 31, 2025 (unaudited, subject to closing).
- Mr. Sblendorio received initial option for 45,000 shares at $7.30 exercise price; annual cash retainer of $40,000 plus committee fees.