4 - EXICURE, INC. (0001698530) (Issuer)

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, "Exicure", "the Company")), has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GPCR Therapeutics, Inc. ("GPCR Therapeutics") on December 24, 2024, aimed at the acquisition of GPCR USA, a subsidiary of GPCR Therapeutics, and the technology transfer and collaborative research on GPCR Therapeutics' ongoing drug development pipelines. Through this acquisition, Exicure plans to secure key technical personnel by purchasing all shares of GPCR USA held by GPCR Therapeutics. Following this, Exicure intends to receive technology transfer for GPCR Therapeutics' CXCR4 inhibitor, which is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials with the FDA, along with its rel

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, "the Company", "Exicure")), today announced that in connection with the change of control transaction approved by the stockholders at the Special Meeting of the Stockholders on December 17, 2024 (the "Change of Control"), the stockholders of the Company approved a second investment of $8.7 million from HiTron Systems Inc. ("HiTron"), a publicly listed company (KOSPI) in South Korea. This investment is expected to close within a few days depending on regulatory approvals. Also, on December 19, 2024, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company changed the authorized number of directors comprising the Board to nine directors and appointed four new directors

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the ", Company", )) has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Equity Financing In an agreement dated November 6, 2024 and executed on November 12, 2024, the Company agreed to sell and issue to HiTron Systems Inc. ("HiTron") 433,333 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for $1.3 million, at

Exicure, Inc. ("Exicure" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XCUR), announced today that on September 17, 2024, the Company received notice that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel ("Panel") granted an extension to continue the Company's listing subject to the Company evidencing compliance with all applicable criteria for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market by November 14, 2024. The Company is diligently working to timely satisfy the terms of the Panel's requests and to ensure the Company's continued listing on Nasdaq. As previously announced, the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and exchanged approximately $1,000,000 of indebtedness for equity at a conver

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, "the Company"))) today announced that it will effect a 1-for-5 reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). The Company expects that the Reverse Stock Split will become effective at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and its common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis at the open of trading on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 under the new CUSIP number 30205M 309. Exicure's common stock will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "XCUR". The Reverse Stock Split is an effort to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules. The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company's stock

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the ", Company", ))) announced today that its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting"), initially scheduled for August 15, 2024 and adjourned and reconvened on August 19, 2024, has been adjourned again for the purpose of soliciting additional votes with respect to the proposal described in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 30, 2024. The presence, in person, by remote communication or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote constitutes a quorum. There was less than the required majority represented

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the ", Company", ))) announced today that its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting") scheduled for and convened on August 15, 2024 has been adjourned for the purpose of soliciting additional votes with respect to the proposal described in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 30, 2024. The presence, in person, by remote communication or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote constitutes a quorum. There was less than the required majority represented at the Special Meeting, so a quorum did not exist

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the ", Company", ))), has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $0.5 million as of June 30, 2024, as compared to $0.8 million as of December 31, 2023. The Company believes that its cash and cash equivalents are insufficie

Anna Chukaeva has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and Bioinformatics of Exicure, Inc. ("the Company") (NASDAQ:XCUR). Anna will spearhead investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. She will also push into leveraging data and AI for drug discovery and diagnostics. Anna was the co-founder, President and COO of Carta Healthcare, an AI healthcare data company which has raised over $50 million in venture financing. While leading operations for 5 years, she directly led the 40-person, multi-national engineering and product team to design and develop enterprise-scale data software products adopted by hospital systems nationwide. She received a

Exicure, Inc. ("Exicure" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XCUR), announced today that on July 31, 2024, the Company received formal notice that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel ("Panel") has determined to continue the Company's listing subject to the Company evidencing compliance with all applicable criteria for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market by September 16, 2024. The Company is diligently working to timely satisfy the terms of the Panel's decision and to ensure the Company's continued listing on Nasdaq. About Exicure Exicure, Inc. has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targe

Chardan Capital Markets downgraded Exicure from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $0.40 from $2.25 previously

Chardan Capital reiterated coverage of Exicure with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $2.25 from $7.00 previously

HC Wainwright & Co. reiterated coverage of Exicure with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $6.00 from $8.00 previously

HC Wainwright resumed coverage of Exicure with a rating of Buy

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Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, "the Company", "Exicure")), today announced that in connection with the change of control transaction approved by the stockholders at the Special Meeting of the Stockholders on December 17, 2024 (the "Change of Control"), the stockholders of the Company approved a second investment of $8.7 million from HiTron Systems Inc. ("HiTron"), a publicly listed company (KOSPI) in South Korea. This investment is expected to close within a few days depending on regulatory approvals. Also, on December 19, 2024, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company changed the authorized number of directors comprising the Board to nine directors and appointed four new directors

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), historically an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets, today announced that, effective as of August 21, 2023, Paul Kang, a Class III director, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Jiyoung Hwang, a Class I director, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Kang and Ms. Hwang succeed Mr. Jung-Sang (Michael) Kim, who stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer last Friday. Additionally, effective as of August 21, 2023, the Board also approved the appointment of Hyuk Joon (Raymond) Ko as a Class III direct

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR) ("Exicure" or the "Company"), historically an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets, previously announced an ongoing strategy to explore strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, and as part of such ongoing effort, previously announced the appointment of Jung Sang (Michael) Kim as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and a Class II director of the Company's board of directors (the "Board"). The Company today announced that the Board fully supports the strategic vision of Mr. Kim and his ongoing efforts to maximize stockholder v

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), historically an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets, today announced that, effective as of April 26, 2023, Jung-Sang (Michael) Kim was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and a Class II director of the Company's board of directors (the "Board"). Mr. Kim succeeds Dr. Matthias Schroff, who yesterday stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and a Class I member of the Board, and Mr. Elias D. Papadimas, who yesterday stepped down as our Chief Financial Officer. Effective as of April 26, 2023, the Board also approved the appointme

Coya Therapeutics, Inc. ("Coya" or the "Company"), a privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class approaches utilizing autologous regulatory T cells (Treg), allogeneic Treg-derived exosome therapeutics, and Treg enhancing biologics for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases, today announced David S. Snyder has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Snyder brings to Coya over 25 years of experience as the CFO of public and high growth companies and has helped prepare four life science companies for life as public companies. He will play a vital role in assuring the long-term financial resources and organizational leaders

Brian C. Bock to resign as President and CEO and become Special Advisor to the CEO for a transition period Dr. Matthias Schroff appointed President and CEO; will replace Mr. Bock on Board of Directors Timothy P. Walbert, Bosun Hau, and Andrew Sassine to resign from the Board of Directors for other commitments Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Garofalo appointed Chair of the Board of Directors to succeed Timothy P. Walbert Exicure, Inc.® (NASDAQ:XCUR), a pioneer in gene regulatory drugs utilizing spherical nucleic acid (SNA™) technology, today announced that Brian C. Bock has submitted his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Exicure to

Exicure, Inc.® (NASDAQ:XCUR), a pioneer in gene regulatory and immunotherapeutic drugs utilizing spherical nucleic acid (SNA™) technology, today announced the appointment of Brian C. Bock as the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210513006058/en/Brian C. Bock (Photo: Business Wire) "Exicure's proprietary SNA platform technology holds great potential for treating unmet neurological and rare diseases. I am pleased to be joining such a talented and dedicated team," said Mr. Bock, CFO of Exicure. "I look forward to providing my finance expertise and supporting

CHICAGO & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR), a pioneer in gene regulatory and immunotherapeutic drugs utilizing spherical nucleic acid (SNA™) technology, today announced the appointment of James Sulat to its Board of Directors. James “Jim” Sulat joins Exicure after decades of experience advising and leading biopharmaceutical companies, including serving in the roles of President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at various companies. Mr. Sulat currently serves on the boards of directors of Valneva SE and Arch Therapeutics and previously served on the boards of directors of other companies including AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Momenta Pharm

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the ", Company", )) has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Equity Financing In an agreement dated November 6, 2024 and executed on November 12, 2024, the Company agreed to sell and issue to HiTron Systems Inc. ("HiTron") 433,333 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for $1.3 million, at

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the ", Company", ))), has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $0.5 million as of June 30, 2024, as compared to $0.8 million as of December 31, 2023. The Company believes that its cash and cash equivalents are insufficie

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR, the "Company"))), has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $0.4 million as of March 31, 2024, as compared to $0.8 million as of December 31, 2023. Subsequent to March 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents have decreased

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR) has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. 2023 Financial Results Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $0.8 million as of December 31, 2023, as compared to $8.6 million as of December 31, 2022. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, our cash and cash equivalents have decreased to approximately $0.2 mil

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $0.9 million as of September 30, 2023, as compared to $8.6 million as of December 31, 2022. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, our cash and cash equivalents have decreased to appro

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Corporate Update Recent highlights include: In May, the Company entered into two separate subscription agreements ("Subscription Agreements") with Cyworld Z Co., Ltd., ("Cyworld Z"). Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the Company purchased non-guarantee

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. In September 2022, the Company announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that the Company was exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Corporate Update Recent highlights include: On February 24, 2023, the Company received gross proceeds of $5.44 million from the September 2022 PIPE (net proceeds of $4.6 million after transaction expenses). As a result of the closing of the September 2022 PIP

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), historically an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets, today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022 and provided an update on its business strategy and corporate progress. Corporate Update As previously reported, in September 2022, we announced a significant reduction in force, suspension of preclinical activities and halting of all research and development, and that we were exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. With respect to our historical assets, this includes continuing to explore out-licensing opportunities for

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), an early-stage biotechnology company historically focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and provided an update on its business strategy and corporate progress. Corporate Update As previously reported, on September 26, 2022, the Company announced its commitment to a plan to wind down the Company's existing preclinical programs, including the development of its SCN9A program, to suspend all of its research and development activities, including suspension of all partnered programs, and to implement a reduction in force where the

Company advancing SCN9A preclinical discovery program Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR), an early-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of next generation nucleic acid therapies targeting RNA to address both genetic and non-genetic neurological and hair loss disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided an update on its business strategy and corporate progress. "Exicure continues to make progress with our preclinical SCN9A program for the treatment of pain with ongoing initial in vivo animal studies to support candidate selection in 2023," commented Matthias Schroff, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Exicure. "We also continue to a