Cerus (CERS) director Timothy L. Moore to exit board after 2026 term

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cerus Corporation reported that board member Timothy L. Moore, whose term expires at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, has informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at that meeting. The company states that Mr. Moore’s decision is not due to any disagreement with Cerus regarding its operations, policies, or practices. The filing does not indicate any immediate change to the current composition of the board, only that his service will conclude at the end of his present term.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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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): January 19, 2026

CERUS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			000-21937	68-0262011
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1220 Concord Avenue, Suite 600
Concord, California				94520
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 925 288-6000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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 $0.001 per share		CERS		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 January 19, 2026, Timothy L. Moore, a member of the class of directors whose terms of office expire at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) of Cerus Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company that he would not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Moore’s decision not to stand for re-election was not because of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

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.

			CERUS CORPORATION
Date:	January 23, 2026	By:	/s/ Chrystal N. Jensen
			Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

FAQ

What did Cerus Corporation (CERS) announce about its board in this 8-K?

Cerus Corporation disclosed that director Timothy L. Moore has decided he will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

When will Timothy L. Moore’s term as a Cerus (CERS) director end?

Timothy L. Moore is part of the board class whose terms expire at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, at which point his service is expected to conclude.

Did Timothy L. Moore resign immediately from the Cerus (CERS) board?

No. The filing states that Mr. Moore informed Cerus that he would not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, rather than resigning immediately.

Why is Timothy L. Moore not standing for re-election at Cerus (CERS)?

The filing notes that Mr. Moore’s decision was not because of a disagreement with Cerus regarding its operations, policies, or practices. No further reason is provided.

Does Cerus (CERS) mention any disagreements with Timothy L. Moore?

Cerus explicitly states that Mr. Moore’s decision was not due to any disagreement on matters related to the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Who signed the Cerus (CERS) 8-K regarding the director’s decision?

The report was signed on behalf of Cerus Corporation by Chrystal N. Jensen, the company’s Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.