Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ: GALT) director Marc Rubin resigns from board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Galectin Therapeutics Inc. reported that Marc Rubin resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 10, 2026. The company states that his resignation is not due to any disagreement with Galectin on its operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly governance change rather than a dispute-driven departure.

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 10, 2026

GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	001-31791	04-3562325
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, STE 240

NORCROSS, GA 30071

(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (678) 620-3186

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.001 par value per share		GALT		The Nasdaq Stock Market

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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 January 10, 2026, Marc Rubin resigned from the Board of Directors of Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Rubin’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Galectin Therapeutics Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC.
Date: January 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Jack W. Callicutt
		Jack W. Callicutt
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Galectin Therapeutics disclosed that Board member Marc Rubin resigned from the Board of Directors effective January 10, 2026.

Did Marc Rubin resign from Galectin Therapeutics due to a disagreement?

No. The company states that Marc Rubin’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with Galectin on its operations, policies, or practices.

What is Marc Rubin’s role in relation to Galectin Therapeutics?

Marc Rubin served as a member of the Board of Directors of Galectin Therapeutics Inc. before submitting his resignation.

When was the Galectin Therapeutics director resignation effective?

The resignation of director Marc Rubin was effective on January 10, 2026.

Who signed the Galectin Therapeutics 8-K reporting the resignation?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Galectin Therapeutics Inc. by Jack W. Callicutt, the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

Does the Galectin Therapeutics 8-K mention any operational impact from the director’s resignation?

The disclosure only states that Marc Rubin resigned and that it was not due to a disagreement; it does not describe specific operational impacts.