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): July 13, 2023
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers .
On July 13, 2023, Ahmed Mousa, the Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”), gave notice that he will resign from the Company effective September 11, 2023 in order to become chief executive officer of Vicore Pharma Holding AB. Mr. Mousa is expected to serve as a strategic advisor to the Company for a transition period thereafter, subject to a mutual agreement of terms in the near future. Mr. Mousa’s resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company or any other entity or on any matter relating to the operations, policies (including accounting or financial policies) or practices of the Company.
Following Mr. Mousa’s departure, Stephen Yoder, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President will oversee corporate and business development at the Company.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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PIERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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Dated: July 13, 2023
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/s/ Tom Bures
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Tom Bures
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Chief Financial Officer
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