[144] ATAI Life Sciences N.V. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Liquidia Corporation (Nasdaq: LQDA) filed a Form 8-K announcing the appointment of Dana Boyle as Chief Accounting Officer effective July 1, 2025. Boyle, 41, has led the company’s accounting function since January 2021 as SVP-Finance and Controller. Her background includes senior finance roles at Aerami Therapeutics and Aralez Pharmaceuticals, plus public-accounting experience at Deloitte & Touche. She is a licensed CPA (NY) and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers University.

Compensation package:

• Annual base salary: $425,000
• Target cash bonus: 50 % of base salary
• Equity award: Restricted Stock Units valued at $300,000 on the effective date. Vesting schedule: 25 % on July 11, 2026; remaining 75 % in equal quarterly installments over the following three years, subject to continued employment.

Severance terms: Under the Amended & Restated Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan, Boyle is entitled to up to 12 months of salary continuation, COBRA premium payments, and—if terminated within a change-in-control period—accelerated vesting of 100 % of unvested equity plus target bonus payout.

The filing states that no family relationships or related-party transactions exist. The appointment was not made pursuant to any arrangement with other parties.

Investor take-away: While the event does not directly influence revenue or near-term financials, installing a seasoned CAO may enhance financial reporting quality and internal controls—an incremental positive for governance‐focused investors.

Positive

• Appointment of a licensed CPA with biotech experience strengthens financial reporting and internal controls.
• Equity-based compensation aligns the new CAO’s incentives with long-term shareholder value.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Governance Analyst

TL;DR – Experienced CAO hired; improves accounting oversight, modestly positive governance signal.

The appointment of Dana Boyle consolidates Liquidia’s finance leadership under a credentialed CPA with both biotech and public-company expertise. Stable, competent accounting leadership is particularly important as Liquidia advances late-stage pulmonary hypertension programs that will add complexity to revenue recognition and R&D capitalization once commercialized. The equity-heavy compensation aligns Boyle’s incentives with shareholders over a multi-year horizon, and the severance framework is market-standard, containing double-trigger acceleration only in a change-in-control scenario. No red flags on related-party dealings or excessive payouts are evident. Overall impact is mildly positive for governance and internal-control risk profile, but not a catalyst for valuation in the near term.

Portfolio Manager – Small-Cap Biopharma

TL;DR – Neutral to portfolio returns; strengthens back-office, not thesis-shifting.

From an investment perspective, this 8-K is routine. A CAO transition rarely affects modelled cash flows or probability-of-success on drug candidates. The compensation levels are consistent with peers at similar market caps (<$1 bn), and the RSU vesting promotes retention through key regulatory milestones expected in the next three years. I see no change to risk-adjusted valuation or target price, but governance score ticks up slightly, which could marginally broaden the institutional investor base.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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FAQ

Who is Liquidia's new Chief Accounting Officer and when was she appointed?

Dana Boyle was appointed CAO effective July 1, 2025.

What is the base salary and bonus opportunity for LQDA's new CAO?

Boyle will earn a $425,000 base salary and is eligible for a 50 % annual cash bonus.

How many restricted stock units did Dana Boyle receive from Liquidia?

She received RSUs valued at $300,000 on the grant date, vesting over four years.

What severance benefits could the CAO receive upon termination?

She may receive 12 months of salary, COBRA premiums, and accelerated equity vesting if terminated during a change-in-control period.

Does the 8-K disclose any related-party transactions involving Ms. Boyle?

No. The filing states no direct or indirect material interests under Item 404(a).