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accession: "0001493152-26-003100"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CELU"
cik: "0001752828"
company_name: "Celularity Inc"
filed_at: "2026-01-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:20:07.307367+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Celularity amends SVP Haines' agreement; severance doubled, COBRA extended, equity accelerated

## Summary
- Comp Committee approved amendment to John Haines' employment agreement on Jan 16, 2026.
- Severance period increased from 12 to 24 months upon qualifying termination.
- COBRA payment extended to 18 months from prior term.
- Equity options that would vest over 24 months post-termination will vest immediately upon termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-003100
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CELU
- cik: 0001752828
- company_name: Celularity Inc
- filed_at: 2026-01-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1752828/000149315226003100/0001493152-26-003100-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1752828/000149315226003100/form8-k.htm

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