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[8-K] BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc Reports Material Event

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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced that Dr. Helen Thackray will resign as Chief Research and Development Officer effective September 1, 2025. She said she will pursue new opportunities and cited no disagreement with the Board. The Company and Dr. Thackray entered a Separation Agreement providing one year of continued base salary, payment of her 2025 annual incentive plan bonus based on actual performance plus payment of her target 2025 bonus, up to 12 months of company-paid group health continuation, up to six months of outplacement services, and accelerated vesting of equity awards scheduled to vest in 2026. The Compensation Committee also approved a Consulting Agreement through December 31, 2025 under which she will provide transition services for a $12,500 monthly fee, with continued vesting of equity awards during the consulting period and six-month post-consulting option exercisability. These arrangements are intended to support an orderly transition while creating near-term compensation and equity vesting obligations.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals ha annunciato che la dott.ssa Dr. Helen Thackray rassegnerà le dimissioni dalla carica di Chief Research and Development Officer con effetto dal 1 settembre 2025. Ha dichiarato che intende perseguire nuove opportunità e ha specificato di non avere disaccordi con il Consiglio. La Società e la dott.ssa Thackray hanno sottoscritto un Accordo di Separazione che prevede un anno di stipendio base continuato, il pagamento del suo bonus relativo al piano di incentivazione annuale 2025 basato sulle prestazioni effettive oltre al pagamento del suo bonus target 2025, fino a 12 mesi di continuazione della copertura sanitaria di gruppo a carico dell'azienda, fino a sei mesi di servizi di outplacement a carico dell'azienda e la maturazione accelerata delle stock award previste per il 2026. Il Comitato per la Compensazione ha inoltre approvato un Contratto di Consulenza fino al 31 dicembre 2025, in base al quale fornirà servizi di transizione per un compenso mensile di $12,500, con la prosecuzione della maturazione delle stock award durante il periodo di consulenza e la possibilità di esercitare le opzioni per sei mesi dopo la consulenza. Questi accordi mirano a favorire una transizione ordinata creando al contempo obblighi di compenso e di maturazione azionaria a breve termine.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals anunció que la Dra. Helen Thackray renunciará a su puesto de Chief Research and Development Officer con efecto el 1 de septiembre de 2025. Indicó que buscará nuevas oportunidades y no citó ningún desacuerdo con la Junta. La Compañía y la Dra. Thackray suscribieron un Acuerdo de Separación que contempla un año de salario base continuado, el pago de su bono del plan de incentivos anual 2025 basado en el rendimiento real además del pago de su bono objetivo 2025, hasta 12 meses de continuidad del seguro de salud colectivo a cargo de la empresa, hasta seis meses de servicios de recolocación pagados por la compañía y la aceleración de la consolidación de las adjudicaciones de acciones programadas para 2026. El Comité de Compensación también aprobó un Contrato de Consultoría hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025, en virtud del cual prestará servicios de transición por una tarifa mensual de $12,500, con continuidad de la consolidación de las adjudicaciones de acciones durante el periodo de consultoría y la posibilidad de ejercer las opciones durante seis meses después de finalizada la consultoría. Estos acuerdos buscan apoyar una transición ordenada al tiempo que generan obligaciones de compensación y consolidación de acciones a corto plazo.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals는 Dr. Helen Thackray가 2025년 9월 1일부로 Chief Research and Development Officer 직에서 사임한다고 발표했습니다. 그녀는 새로운 기회를 모색할 것이라고 밝혔으며 이사회와의 불일치를 언급하지 않았습니다. 회사와 Thackray 박사는 분리 합의(Separation Agreement)를 체결했으며 그 내용에는 1년간 기본급 유지, 2025 연간 인센티브 플랜 보너스(실적 기준)목표 보너스(2025) 지급, 최대 12개월의 회사 부담 단체 건강보험 유지, 최대 6개월의 전직 지원(outplacement) 서비스, 그리고 2026년에 예정된 주식 보상에 대한 가속 베스팅 등이 포함됩니다. 보상위원회는 또한 그녀와의 컨설팅 계약을 2025년 12월 31일까지 승인했으며, 그녀는 전환 업무를 위해 월 $12,500의 수수료를 받고 컨설팅 기간 동안 주식 보상의 베스팅이 계속되며 컨설팅 종료 후 6개월 동안 옵션을 행사할 수 있습니다. 이러한 합의는 원활한 인수인계를 지원하는 동시에 단기적인 보상 및 주식 베스팅 의무를 발생시키기 위해 마련되었습니다.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals a annoncé que le Dr Helen Thackray démissionnera de son poste de Chief Research and Development Officer à compter du 1er septembre 2025. Elle a indiqué qu'elle chercherait de nouvelles opportunités et n'a signalé aucun désaccord avec le conseil d'administration. La société et le Dr Thackray ont conclu un accord de séparation prévoyant une année de maintien du salaire de base, le versement de son bonus du plan d'incitation annuel 2025 basé sur la performance réelle ainsi que le paiement de son bonus cible 2025, jusqu'à 12 mois de maintien de la couverture santé collective pris en charge par l'entreprise, jusqu'à six mois d'accompagnement outplacement pris en charge par l'entreprise et l'acquisition accélérée des attributions d'actions prévues en 2026. Le comité de rémunération a également approuvé un contrat de conseil jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025 selon lequel elle fournira des services de transition pour des honoraires mensuels de 12 500 $, avec maintien de l'acquisition des attributions d'actions pendant la période de conseil et possibilité d'exercer les options pendant six mois après la fin du contrat. Ces dispositions visent à faciliter une transition ordonnée tout en générant des obligations de rémunération et d'acquisition d'actions à court terme.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals gab bekannt, dass Dr. Helen Thackray zum 1. September 2025 von ihrer Position als Chief Research and Development Officer zurücktreten wird. Sie erklärte, sie werde neue Möglichkeiten verfolgen und habe keine Meinungsverschiedenheit mit dem Vorstand angegeben. Das Unternehmen und Dr. Thackray haben eine Trennungsvereinbarung geschlossen, die ein Jahr Fortzahlung des Grundgehalts, die Zahlung ihres 2025er Jahresincentive-Bonus basierend auf der tatsächlichen Leistung sowie die Zahlung ihres Zielbonus 2025, bis zu 12 Monate unternehmensfinanzierte Gruppenkrankenversicherung, bis zu sechs Monate Outplacement-Leistungen und die vorzeitige Unverfallbarkeit der für 2026 vorgesehenen Aktienzuteilungen vorsieht. Der Vergütungsausschuss genehmigte zudem eine Beratungsvereinbarung bis zum 31. Dezember 2025, wonach sie Übergangsleistungen gegen eine monatliche Vergütung von $12,500 erbringt, mit fortgesetzter Vesting der Aktienzuteilungen während der Beratungszeit und einer sechsmonatigen Ausübungsfrist für Optionen nach Beratungsende. Diese Regelungen sollen einen geordneten Übergang unterstützen und zugleich kurzfristige Verpflichtungen hinsichtlich Vergütung und Aktienvesting schaffen.

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TL;DR Structured separation and a consulting arrangement support an orderly leadership transition while imposing short-term compensation obligations.

The Separation Agreement and Consulting Agreement reflect a standard governance response to a senior officer departure: a general release in exchange for one year of base salary, bonus payments, health continuation and other benefits, plus a limited-term consulting engagement to preserve institutional knowledge. The filing explicitly notes no disagreement with the Board, which reduces the appearance of governance conflict. Materiality for shareholders mainly arises from the aggregate cost and accelerated equity vesting, which are disclosed in the nature of benefits though not quantified here.

TL;DR Loss of the Chief R&D officer is a negative operational development; the consulting arrangement partially mitigates short-term transition risk.

Dr. Thackray's resignation removes the Company's top R&D executive, which can create execution and continuity risk for research programs. The Consulting Agreement through December 31, 2025 and continued vesting aim to bridge the transition, but the company will absorb severance and accelerated-equity costs described in the filing. The disclosure does not quantify those costs or describe a successor, so investors must evaluate potential impacts on development timelines and budgets with limited detail available here.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals ha annunciato che la dott.ssa Dr. Helen Thackray rassegnerà le dimissioni dalla carica di Chief Research and Development Officer con effetto dal 1 settembre 2025. Ha dichiarato che intende perseguire nuove opportunità e ha specificato di non avere disaccordi con il Consiglio. La Società e la dott.ssa Thackray hanno sottoscritto un Accordo di Separazione che prevede un anno di stipendio base continuato, il pagamento del suo bonus relativo al piano di incentivazione annuale 2025 basato sulle prestazioni effettive oltre al pagamento del suo bonus target 2025, fino a 12 mesi di continuazione della copertura sanitaria di gruppo a carico dell'azienda, fino a sei mesi di servizi di outplacement a carico dell'azienda e la maturazione accelerata delle stock award previste per il 2026. Il Comitato per la Compensazione ha inoltre approvato un Contratto di Consulenza fino al 31 dicembre 2025, in base al quale fornirà servizi di transizione per un compenso mensile di $12,500, con la prosecuzione della maturazione delle stock award durante il periodo di consulenza e la possibilità di esercitare le opzioni per sei mesi dopo la consulenza. Questi accordi mirano a favorire una transizione ordinata creando al contempo obblighi di compenso e di maturazione azionaria a breve termine.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals anunció que la Dra. Helen Thackray renunciará a su puesto de Chief Research and Development Officer con efecto el 1 de septiembre de 2025. Indicó que buscará nuevas oportunidades y no citó ningún desacuerdo con la Junta. La Compañía y la Dra. Thackray suscribieron un Acuerdo de Separación que contempla un año de salario base continuado, el pago de su bono del plan de incentivos anual 2025 basado en el rendimiento real además del pago de su bono objetivo 2025, hasta 12 meses de continuidad del seguro de salud colectivo a cargo de la empresa, hasta seis meses de servicios de recolocación pagados por la compañía y la aceleración de la consolidación de las adjudicaciones de acciones programadas para 2026. El Comité de Compensación también aprobó un Contrato de Consultoría hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025, en virtud del cual prestará servicios de transición por una tarifa mensual de $12,500, con continuidad de la consolidación de las adjudicaciones de acciones durante el periodo de consultoría y la posibilidad de ejercer las opciones durante seis meses después de finalizada la consultoría. Estos acuerdos buscan apoyar una transición ordenada al tiempo que generan obligaciones de compensación y consolidación de acciones a corto plazo.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals는 Dr. Helen Thackray가 2025년 9월 1일부로 Chief Research and Development Officer 직에서 사임한다고 발표했습니다. 그녀는 새로운 기회를 모색할 것이라고 밝혔으며 이사회와의 불일치를 언급하지 않았습니다. 회사와 Thackray 박사는 분리 합의(Separation Agreement)를 체결했으며 그 내용에는 1년간 기본급 유지, 2025 연간 인센티브 플랜 보너스(실적 기준)목표 보너스(2025) 지급, 최대 12개월의 회사 부담 단체 건강보험 유지, 최대 6개월의 전직 지원(outplacement) 서비스, 그리고 2026년에 예정된 주식 보상에 대한 가속 베스팅 등이 포함됩니다. 보상위원회는 또한 그녀와의 컨설팅 계약을 2025년 12월 31일까지 승인했으며, 그녀는 전환 업무를 위해 월 $12,500의 수수료를 받고 컨설팅 기간 동안 주식 보상의 베스팅이 계속되며 컨설팅 종료 후 6개월 동안 옵션을 행사할 수 있습니다. 이러한 합의는 원활한 인수인계를 지원하는 동시에 단기적인 보상 및 주식 베스팅 의무를 발생시키기 위해 마련되었습니다.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals a annoncé que le Dr Helen Thackray démissionnera de son poste de Chief Research and Development Officer à compter du 1er septembre 2025. Elle a indiqué qu'elle chercherait de nouvelles opportunités et n'a signalé aucun désaccord avec le conseil d'administration. La société et le Dr Thackray ont conclu un accord de séparation prévoyant une année de maintien du salaire de base, le versement de son bonus du plan d'incitation annuel 2025 basé sur la performance réelle ainsi que le paiement de son bonus cible 2025, jusqu'à 12 mois de maintien de la couverture santé collective pris en charge par l'entreprise, jusqu'à six mois d'accompagnement outplacement pris en charge par l'entreprise et l'acquisition accélérée des attributions d'actions prévues en 2026. Le comité de rémunération a également approuvé un contrat de conseil jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025 selon lequel elle fournira des services de transition pour des honoraires mensuels de 12 500 $, avec maintien de l'acquisition des attributions d'actions pendant la période de conseil et possibilité d'exercer les options pendant six mois après la fin du contrat. Ces dispositions visent à faciliter une transition ordonnée tout en générant des obligations de rémunération et d'acquisition d'actions à court terme.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals gab bekannt, dass Dr. Helen Thackray zum 1. September 2025 von ihrer Position als Chief Research and Development Officer zurücktreten wird. Sie erklärte, sie werde neue Möglichkeiten verfolgen und habe keine Meinungsverschiedenheit mit dem Vorstand angegeben. Das Unternehmen und Dr. Thackray haben eine Trennungsvereinbarung geschlossen, die ein Jahr Fortzahlung des Grundgehalts, die Zahlung ihres 2025er Jahresincentive-Bonus basierend auf der tatsächlichen Leistung sowie die Zahlung ihres Zielbonus 2025, bis zu 12 Monate unternehmensfinanzierte Gruppenkrankenversicherung, bis zu sechs Monate Outplacement-Leistungen und die vorzeitige Unverfallbarkeit der für 2026 vorgesehenen Aktienzuteilungen vorsieht. Der Vergütungsausschuss genehmigte zudem eine Beratungsvereinbarung bis zum 31. Dezember 2025, wonach sie Übergangsleistungen gegen eine monatliche Vergütung von $12,500 erbringt, mit fortgesetzter Vesting der Aktienzuteilungen während der Beratungszeit und einer sechsmonatigen Ausübungsfrist für Optionen nach Beratungsende. Diese Regelungen sollen einen geordneten Übergang unterstützen und zugleich kurzfristige Verpflichtungen hinsichtlich Vergütung und Aktienvesting schaffen.

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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): August 11, 2025

 

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 000-23186 62-1413174
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

4505 Emperor Blvd., Suite 200

Durham, North Carolina 27703

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(919) 859-1302

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

________________________________________

(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)
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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 BCRX Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

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 August 6, 2025, Dr. Helen Thackray, Chief Research and Development Officer of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intention to resign from her role as Chief Research and Development Officer of the Company, effective September 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). After participating in the CEO accelerator program and not being selected as the Company’s next CEO, Dr. Thackray has decided to pursue new opportunities. Dr. Thackray cited no disagreement with the Board of Directors (the “Board”) or management relating to the Company, its operations, policies, or practices.

 

In connection with her separation, the Company and Dr. Thackray entered into a Separation Agreement, pursuant to which Dr. Thackray will receive the following separation benefits in exchange for a general release of claims in favor of the Company: (i) one year of continued base salary, (ii) payment of her 2025 annual incentive plan bonus based on actual performance, (iii) payment of her target 2025 annual incentive plan bonus, (iv) up to 12 months of Company-paid group health plan continuation coverage, (v) up to six months of outplacement services, and (vi) accelerated vesting of her outstanding equity awards scheduled to vest in 2026.

 

On August 7, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board also approved a Consulting Agreement with Dr. Thackray, effective as of the Effective Date, pursuant to which Dr. Thackray will provide transition services until December 31, 2025. Under the Consulting Agreement, Dr. Thackray will receive (i) a monthly consulting fee of $12,500, (ii) continued vesting of outstanding equity awards for the duration of the Consulting Agreement, and (iii) continued exercisability of her vested options until the date that is six months following the termination of the Consulting Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Date: August 11, 2025   BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
   

 

 

By:

 

 

/s/ Alane Barnes

      Alane Barnes
      Chief Legal Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

What role did Dr. Helen Thackray hold at BioCryst (BCRX)?

Dr. Helen Thackray served as Chief Research and Development Officer of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals.

When is Dr. Thackray's resignation effective for BioCryst (BCRX)?

Her resignation is effective on September 1, 2025.

What separation benefits will Dr. Thackray receive from BioCryst (BCRX)?

The Separation Agreement provides one year of continued base salary, payment of her 2025 annual incentive bonus based on performance plus payment of her target 2025 bonus, up to 12 months of company-paid health continuation, up to six months of outplacement services, and accelerated vesting of equity awards scheduled to vest in 2026.

What are the terms of the Consulting Agreement with BioCryst (BCRX)?

The Consulting Agreement runs from the effective separation date until December 31, 2025, pays a $12,500 monthly consulting fee, continues vesting of outstanding equity awards during the consulting period, and extends option exercisability to six months after consulting ends.

Did Dr. Thackray have any conflict with the Board according to the filing?

No. The filing states she cited no disagreement with the Board or management regarding the Company, its operations, policies, or practices.
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