Blue Water Biotech Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits

$BWV
Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Health Care
Get the next $BWV alert in real time by email
false 0001782107 0001782107 2023-12-21 2023-12-21 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 21, 2023

 

Onconetix, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41294   83-2262816
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

201 E. Fifth Street, Suite 1900 Cincinnati, Ohio   45202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 620-4101

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share   BWV   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On and effective December 21, 2023, Erin Henderson resigned as Chief Business Officer of Onconetix, Inc. (the “Company”) to pursue other opportunities. The Company and Ms. Henderson are in the process of finalizing the terms of a Separation Agreement and a Consulting Agreement, pursuant to which Ms. Henderson will serve as a consultant to the Company for three months.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

1

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Onconetix, Inc.

 

Date: December 28, 2023 By: /s/ Dr. Neil Campbell
    Dr. Neil Campbell
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

2

 

 

 

Get the next $BWV alert in real time by email

Chat with this insight

Save time and jump to the most important pieces.

Recent Analyst Ratings for
$BWV

DatePrice TargetRatingAnalyst
More analyst ratings

$BWV
Press Releases

Fastest customizable press release news feed in the world

See more
  • Onconetix™ Chief Executive Officer Dr. Neil J. Campbell Issues Letter to Shareholders

    CINCINNATI, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onconetix, Inc., (NASDAQ:BWV) ("Onconetix" or the "Company") today issued the following shareholder letter from the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Neil Campbell. To Our Valued Shareholders, As 2023 draws to a close, I am eager to share with you the significant strides Onconetix, Inc. (formerly Blue Water Biotech, Inc.) has made in our journey towards becoming a leader in oncology. This past quarter has been transformative, marked by strategic shifts and notable achievements, all aimed at enhancing the value we bring to you as our shareholders. To reflect our recent achievements and renewed oncology focus, we have rebranded as Onconet

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
  • Blue Water Biotech Acquires Proteomedix as Part of Transformation to Commercial Stage Oncology Company; Announces Name Change to Onconetix™

    CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWV) ("BWB" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of Proteomedix AG, a private, commercial-stage diagnostics oncology company (the "Transaction"), and introduced a new name for the combined Company: Onconetix, Inc. The Transaction reflects a transformation of the business to one focused on the research, development and commercialization of proprietary science and technologies for therapeutics, diagnostics and services for the treatment of cancer. The acquisition of Proteomedix for all stock consideration provides its shareholders with an initial 19.9% ownership stake of Onconetix. With the tran

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
  • Blue Water Biotech Signs Non-Binding Term Sheet to Acquire a Commercial Stage Oncology Company

    CINCINNATI, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWV) ("BWB" or the "Company"), today announced the execution of a non-binding term sheet regarding the acquisition of a private commercial stage oncology biotechnology company (the "Proposed Transaction"). This latest announcement is part of the Company's new business strategy focusing on oncology. The Company plans to commercialize therapeutics, diagnostics and clinician services, which will serve as the foundation for the Company's future operations. The Proposed Transaction furthers a shift in business strategy driven by BWB's decision to align with both the market value drivers provided by its new oncolog

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care

$BWV
Insider Trading

Insider transactions reveal critical sentiment about the company from key stakeholders. See them live in this feed.

See more

$BWV
SEC Filings

See more

$BWV
Leadership Updates

Live Leadership Updates

See more
  • Blue Water Biotech Appoints Dr. Neil J. Campbell as President and CEO and Bruce Harmon as CFO

    CINCINNATI, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWV), which is focused on developing and commercializing transformational therapies to address significant global health challenges, today announced the appointments of Dr. Neil J. Campbell as President and CEO and Bruce Harmon as CFO, effective immediately. Dr. Campbell has also joined the Company's board of directors. Dr. Campbell has more than 35 years of experience with public and private companies focused on biopharmaceuticals, health technologies, nanotechnologies, artificial intelligence and super-computing. He has held leadership positions with IGEN International, now Roche; Celera Genomics; and Abbott

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
  • Blue Water Biotech Appoints Board-Certified Urologist Jay Newmark, M.D., MBA as Chief Medical Officer

    CINCINNATI, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. ("Blue Water" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company spanning multiple sectors, today announced the appointment of Jay Newmark, M.D., MBA as the Company's Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Newmark is a board-certified urologist with over 30 years of experience managing Men's Health issues, including benign prostatic hyperplasia ("BPH"). Blue Water currently owns ENTADFI®, an FDA-approved treatment for BPH that counteracts negative sexual side effects seen in men on alternative BPH therapies. Dr. Newmark's appointment will support Blue Water's upcoming launch of ENTADFI® and he will work closely with Blue Water management

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
  • Blue Water Vaccines Appoints Seasoned Commercial Operations Leader Frank Jaeger as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

    CINCINNATI, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Vaccines Inc. ("BWV" or "Blue Water Vaccines" or the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Frank Jaeger, seasoned commercial operations and business development executive, as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Jaeger brings over 25 years of biopharmaceutical experience to the BWV team, from start-up to large global pharma with significant pre-launch, launch, and in-market commercialization experience. His background in R&D, Medical Affairs, Business Development, and throughout Commercial Operations provides a broad world view and an understanding of varying perspectives. Mr. Jaeger has a wide r

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care

$BWV
Financials

Live finance-specific insights

See more
  • Blue Water Biotech Acquires Proteomedix as Part of Transformation to Commercial Stage Oncology Company; Announces Name Change to Onconetix™

    CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWV) ("BWB" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of Proteomedix AG, a private, commercial-stage diagnostics oncology company (the "Transaction"), and introduced a new name for the combined Company: Onconetix, Inc. The Transaction reflects a transformation of the business to one focused on the research, development and commercialization of proprietary science and technologies for therapeutics, diagnostics and services for the treatment of cancer. The acquisition of Proteomedix for all stock consideration provides its shareholders with an initial 19.9% ownership stake of Onconetix. With the tran

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
  • Blue Water Biotech Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

    CINCINNATI, May 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Water Biotech, Inc. ("Blue Water" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company spanning multiple sectors, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 and provided an update on recent business developments and Company progress. Blue Water Biotech is a biological and pharmaceutical technology company developing multiple preclinical vaccine candidates across various infectious diseases and owns the FDA-approved benign hyperplasia ("BPH") asset, ENTADFI®. "Blue Water's recent growth is highlighted by our acquisition of ENTADFI®, as well as our subsequent rebranding initiative and name change to reflect our transiti

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care
  • Blue Water Announces Acquisition of ENTADFI®, an FDA-Approved Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Asset

    Acquisition Transforms the Company into a Broader Pharmaceutical Company Spanning Multiple Sectors Company Announces Corporate Name Change to Underscore Broader Focus Company to Host a Conference call Today, April 20th, at 8:30am EDT to Discuss Asset Purchase and Company Transformation CINCINNATI, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Blue Water Vaccines Inc. ("BWV" or "Blue Water" or the "Company"), today announced the signing of an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Veru Inc. ("Veru") for the purchase of ENTADFI®, an FDA-approved treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia ("BPH") that counteracts negative sexual side effects seen in men on alternative BPH therapies. Unde

    $BWV
    Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Health Care

$BWV
Large Ownership Changes

This live feed shows all institutional transactions in real time.

See more