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): November 14, 2024
GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Nevada
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001-31791
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04-3562325
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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4960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, STE 240
NORCROSS, GA 30071
(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (678) 620-3186
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of
the Act:
Title of each class
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Trading Symbol
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock $0.001par value per share
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GALT
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The Nasdaq Stock Market
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SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2.02 |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On November 14, 2024, Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (“Galectin Therapeutics”) issued a press release
announcing its results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and provided a business update. Galectin hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its press release
dated November 14, 2024 (the “Press Release”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Except for the historical information contained in this report, the statements made by Galectin Therapeutics are forward looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. All such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Galectin Therapeutics’ future financial performance could differ significantly from the
expectations of management and from results expressed or implied in the Press Release. Forward-looking statements in the Press Release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties described in the Press Release. For further information on other
risk factors, please refer to the “Risk Factors” contained in Galectin Therapeutics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its subsequent filings with the SEC.
The information in this Item 2.02 is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in Item 2.02 of this
report, including the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Galectin under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as
being incorporated therein by reference.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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Press Release dated November 14, 2024
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Galectin Therapeutics Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Galectin Therapeutics Inc.
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Date: November 14, 2024
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By:
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/s/ Jack W. Callicutt
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Jack W. Callicutt
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Chief Financial Officer
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