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Exicure shareholders approve $8.7M HiTron investment; CEO and board changes; Nasdaq plan presented
EXICURE, INC.
- Shareholders approved $8.7M second investment from HiTron; total HiTron investment $10M at $3/share.
- Upon close, HiTron becomes Exicure's largest shareholder with >50% ownership.
- Board expanded to 9 directors; 4 new directors appointed; Andy Yoo named CEO effective Dec 19, 2024.
- Company plans additional ~$2.4M raise targeting total ~$15M; in discussions with a US therapeutics company.
- Presented Nasdaq compliance plan on Dec 17, 2024 for equity requirement; awaiting Panel decision.