Cocrystal Pharma (COCP) reports death of board director Japour

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Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. reported that board member Dr. Anthony Japour passed away on March 10, 2026. The company filed this current report to formally disclose his death as a change in its board of directors. The filing is signed by Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer James Martin.

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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): March 10, 2026

Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-38418		35-2528215
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

19805 N. Creek Parkway Bothell, WA		98011
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 262-7123

(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		COCP		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (The Nasdaq Capital Market)

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (the “Company”) sadly learned on March 10, 2026 that Dr. Anthony Japour, a member of the Company’s board of directors, passed away.

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.

	COCRYSTAL PHARMA INC.
Date: March 13, 2026	/s/ James Martin
	James Martin
	Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Cocrystal Pharma (COCP) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Cocrystal Pharma disclosed that board member Dr. Anthony Japour passed away on March 10, 2026. The report formally records this change in the company’s board composition and is signed by Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer James Martin.

Who from Cocrystal Pharma (COCP) signed the March 2026 8-K?

The 8-K is signed by James Martin, who serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Cocrystal Pharma. His signature indicates the company has authorized and approved the disclosure regarding the death of director Dr. Anthony Japour.

Which Cocrystal Pharma (COCP) director passed away in March 2026?

Director Dr. Anthony Japour passed away, as Cocrystal Pharma learned on March 10, 2026. The company reported his death in this current report as a change affecting its board of directors under the item covering departures of directors and related matters.

What is the main purpose of this Cocrystal Pharma (COCP) 8-K?

The main purpose is to notify investors and the market that board member Dr. Anthony Japour has died. This event is reported under the item addressing departures of directors, ensuring transparency about changes in the company’s governance structure.

On what date did Cocrystal Pharma (COCP) learn of Dr. Japour’s passing?

Cocrystal Pharma learned on March 10, 2026 that director Dr. Anthony Japour had passed away. That date is specifically referenced in the report and serves as the event date triggering this current disclosure about the board change.

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