Imunon (NASDAQ: IMNN) appoints Josh Blacher as interim CFO
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Imunon, Inc. announced that interim Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Church plans to retire from his role effective July 1, 2026. To support continuity, he will remain with the company as a consultant under an amended agreement with a $10,000 monthly retainer, cancellable on two business days’ notice.
Effective the same date, Imunon appointed Josh Blacher as its new interim Chief Financial Officer through a master services agreement with Danforth Health, Inc. Imunon will pay Danforth $475 per hour for his CFO services. The filing notes Mr. Church’s departure is due to retirement and not related to any disagreement with management, and confirms that Mr. Blacher has no disclosed related-party relationships or conflicts.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Retirement effective date: July 1, 2026
Consulting retainer: $10,000 per month
CFO services rate: $475 per hour
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Retirement effective date
July 1, 2026
Jeffrey Church retires as interim Chief Financial Officer
Consulting retainer
$10,000 per month
Monthly retainer for Jeffrey Church under amended consulting agreement
CFO services rate
$475 per hour
Hourly rate Imunon pays Danforth for Josh Blacher’s CFO services
Agreement date
June 24, 2026
Date of master services agreement between Imunon and Danforth
Interim CFO start date
January 2026
Start of Jeffrey Church’s service as interim Chief Financial Officer
Age of new interim CFO
54 years
Age of interim Chief Financial Officer Josh Blacher
Key Terms
interim Chief Financial Officer, master services agreement, Regulation S-K, principal financial officer, +1 more
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interim Chief Financial Officer financial
"Retirement of interim Chief Financial Officer On June 29, 2026, Jeffrey Church informed Imunon, Inc."
An interim chief financial officer is a temporary leader responsible for managing a company's financial activities, such as budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, during a transitional period. Think of it as filling in for a key manager until a permanent replacement is found. For investors, this role is important because it ensures financial stability and clear guidance during times of change or uncertainty.
master services agreement financial
"to serve as the Company’s new interim Chief Financial Officer under a master services agreement (the “Agreement”), dated June 24, 2026"
A master services agreement is a standing contract that sets the main terms, responsibilities, pricing framework and processes for future work between two parties, allowing individual projects or orders to be added later without renegotiating core terms. For investors, it signals predictability and reduced legal friction around revenue streams and costs—like a subscription plan for services that makes future income and obligations easier to forecast and value.
Regulation S-K regulatory
"no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.
principal financial officer financial
"Mr. Blacher will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer."
The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.
consulting role financial
"he will continue in a consulting role with the Company."
FAQ
What leadership change did Imunon (IMNN) disclose in this 8-K filing?
Imunon disclosed that interim Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Church will retire from his interim CFO role effective July 1, 2026. He will transition to a consulting position, while a new interim CFO, Josh Blacher, is appointed through a master services agreement with Danforth Health, Inc.
When will Imunon’s interim CFO retirement and new appointment take effect?
Both changes take effect on July 1, 2026. On that date, Jeffrey Church’s service as interim Chief Financial Officer ends and he becomes a consultant, while Josh Blacher formally assumes responsibilities as interim Chief Financial Officer and principal financial and accounting officer.
How will Imunon (IMNN) compensate Jeffrey Church after his retirement as interim CFO?
After retiring as interim CFO, Jeffrey Church will continue as a consultant under an amended agreement. Imunon agreed to pay him a monthly retainer of $10,000, and either party may terminate this consulting arrangement on two business days’ notice, providing flexibility during the transition.
What are the key terms of Imunon’s agreement with Danforth for CFO services?
Under a master services agreement dated June 24, 2026, Imunon will pay Danforth Health, Inc. $475 per hour for the services of interim Chief Financial Officer Josh Blacher. Danforth, not Imunon directly, employs Mr. Blacher, who will act as principal financial and accounting officer.
Does Imunon report any disagreements linked to the interim CFO’s retirement?
The company states that Jeffrey Church’s departure from the interim Chief Financial Officer role is due to retirement and is without any disagreements with management. This clarification suggests the leadership transition is for personal and organizational reasons rather than dispute-driven causes.
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