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ARQT Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
CIK 0001787306 50 ready 8-Ks latest August 5, 2026, 4:14 PM ET RSS · JSON
Activity: NORMAL 1 filings / 30d vs 1 baseline Risk accumulating: repeated leadership change (2)
Ready 8-Ks 50
Latest filing August 5, 2026, 4:14 PM ET
Top materiality 0.90
Event mix earnings ×22 · leadership ×9 · other_material ×9
Sentiment 23 pos · 1 neg · 26 neu
Latest earnings reported 2026-Q1
Executive change recent →

Recent 8-K filings for ARQT

Executive changes

Appointed (interim)

Robert Lisicki

interim chief commercial officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2026-08-21
Filed
August 5, 2026, 4:14 PM ET
has appointed Robert Lisicki as interim executive vice president, starting August 17, 2026, and as interim chief commercial officer, effective upon Mr. Edwards’ departure from the Company on August 21, 2026.
Departed

L. Todd Edwards

chief commercial officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2026-08-21
Successor
Robert Lisicki
Filed
August 5, 2026, 4:14 PM ET
On July 31, 2026, L. Todd Edwards notified Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as chief commercial officer of the Company, effective as of August 21, 2026.
Departed

David Topper

Chief Financial Officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2025-05-15
Successor
Latha Vairavan
Filed
April 10, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
Mr. Topper will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer until the effective date of Ms. Vairavan’s appointment and will provide transition support through his departure on May 15, 2025.
Appointed

Latha Vairavan

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Filed
April 10, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
On April 10, 2025, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Latha Vairavan, the Company’s current Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately prior to the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ending March 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Appointed

David Topper

Chief Financial Officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2024-04-10
Successor
John Smither
Filed
April 10, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
On April 10, 2024, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of David Topper as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 10, 2024.
Role change

John Smither

Chief Financial Officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2024-04-10
Successor
David Topper
Filed
April 10, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
In connection with the appointment of Mr. Topper, Mr. Smither will step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 10, 2024, and will resign from the Company, effective as of April 30, 2024.
Departed

John Smither

Chief Financial Officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2024-04-30
Successor
David Topper
Filed
April 10, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
In connection with the appointment of Mr. Topper, Mr. Smither will step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 10, 2024, and will resign from the Company, effective as of April 30, 2024.
Appointed

L. Todd Edwards

Chief Commercial Officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2023-09-27
Filed
September 27, 2023, 7:59 PM ET
On September 27, 2023, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company” or “Arcutis”) announced the appointment of L. Todd Edwards as the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer, effective as of September 27, 2023.
Role change

Ayisha Jeter

Senior Vice President, Marketing and Market Access
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2023-09-27
Successor
L. Todd Edwards
Filed
September 27, 2023, 7:59 PM ET
In connection with the appointment of Mr. Edwards, Ms. Jeter will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Market Access, effective as of September 27, 2023.
Appointed (interim)

John Smither

interim chief financial officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2023-08-31
Filed
September 7, 2023, 7:59 PM ET
announcing the appointment of John Smither as the Company’s interim chief financial officer, effective as of August 31, 2023
Departed

Scott Burrows

chief financial officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2023-08-31
Successor
John Smither
Filed
August 18, 2023, 7:59 PM ET
On August 15, 2023, Scott Burrows notified Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as chief financial officer of the Company, effective as of August 31, 2023.
Appointed (interim)

John Smither

interim chief financial officer
ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Effective
2023-08-31
Filed
August 18, 2023, 7:59 PM ET
The Company has commenced a search for a permanent chief financial officer and has appointed John Smither, who previously served as the Company’s chief financial officer from May 2019 until his retirement in March 2021, as interim chief financial officer, effective upon Mr. Burrows’ departure from the Company on August 31, 2023.

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q1 EPS reported -$0.09 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.90 · Median 0.70 · Most common event earnings

23 positive 1 negative 26 neutral

source · ARQT on sec.gov