Imunon (NASDAQ: IMNN) brings back Jeffrey Church as interim CFO role

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Imunon, Inc. reported that interim Chief Financial Officer Kimberly Graper will resign from her role effective January 14, 2026 to pursue another career opportunity. The company noted that her departure does not involve any disagreements with management and allows time for an orderly transition.

Imunon appointed Jeffrey Church, its former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, as interim Chief Financial Officer and as its principal financial and accounting officer effective the same date. His amended consulting arrangement provides a $30,000 monthly retainer plus $250 for each hour of work above 40 hours per month during an extended consulting period that can be ended on 10 business days’ notice.

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Corporate governance analyst

Imunon replaces its interim CFO with a familiar, experienced finance leader.

Imunon is transitioning from interim CFO Kimberly Graper, who is resigning to pursue another opportunity without disagreements, to former long-time CFO Jeffrey Church, who will again serve as interim Chief Financial Officer and principal accounting officer effective January 14, 2026. This keeps financial leadership within someone deeply familiar with the company’s history, operations, and capital markets activity.

Church’s role is structured through an amended consulting agreement with a fixed monthly retainer of $30,000 and an additional $250 per hour over 40 hours per month, with the extended consulting period terminable on 10 business days’ notice. That framework gives the board flexibility to adjust the arrangement in future while maintaining continuity in financial oversight. Future disclosures in company filings may clarify any subsequent changes to the finance leadership team.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 7, 2026

Imunon, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-15911		52-1256615
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

997 Lenox Drive, Suite 100, Lawrenceville, NJ		08648-2311
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(609) 896-9100

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N/A

(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 $0.01 per share		IMNN		Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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).

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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.

Resignation of Interim Chief Financial Officer

On January 7, 2026, Imunon, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Kimberly Graper, its interim Chief Financial Officer, will be resigning from her role effective January 14, 2026. Ms. Graper’s departure is to pursue an attractive career opportunity and is without any disagreements with management. Her notice provides Imunon with sufficient time to ensure a smooth management transition.

“We thank Kimberly for her contributions over the past three years, and particularly in her recent Interim role,” said Stacy Lindborg, CEO of the Company. “We wish Kimberly the very best in her future endeavors.”

Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

As a result of the resignation of Ms. Graper’s service, the Company appointed Mr. Jeffrey Church to serve as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 14, 2026. Mr. Church will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Mr. Church, the Company’s former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, has been in a consulting and advisory role since his retirement in May 2024.

Mr. Church joined the Company in July 2010 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Mr. Church was appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations in July 2011. In July 2013, Mr. Church was reappointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In December 2018, Mr. Church was promoted to Executive Vice President. Effective June 1, 2024, Mr. Church retired from his roles as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company, but continued to provide consulting services to the Company. Immediately prior to joining the Company, Mr. Church served as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Alba Therapeutics Corporation, a privately held life science company from 2007 until 2010. From 2006 until 2007, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary for Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a vaccine development company listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. From 1998 until 2006, he served as Vice President, CFO and Corporate Secretary for GenVec, Inc., a biotechnology company formerly listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Prior to that, he held senior financial positions at BioSpherics Corporation and Meridian Medical Technologies, both formerly publicly traded companies. He started his career with Price Waterhouse from 1979 until 1986. Mr. Church holds a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Maryland.

On May 17, 2024, the Company and Mr. Church entered into a retirement and consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) that superseded the previous employment agreement with Mr. Church, pursuant to which he agreed to provide consulting services to the Company for a term ending on December 31, 2024, with an option for an agreed upon extension (the “Consulting Period”). The Company and Mr. Church amended the Consulting Agreement, effective January 14, 2026, pursuant to which, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Church a monthly retainer of $30,000, plus an additional $250 for each hour of services performed in excess of 40 hours per month during an extended Consulting Period (that may be terminated upon 10 business days’ notice). The foregoing description of the Consulting Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Consulting Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on the Form 8-K of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2024, and is incorporated by reference herein.

The selection of Mr. Church to serve as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. Mr. Church has no family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1		Retirement and Consulting Agreement, dated May 17, 2024, between Imunon, Inc. and Jeffrey Church, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of the Company filed on May 20, 2024.
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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.

	IMUNON INC.
Dated: January 7, 2026	By:	/s/ Susan Eylward
		Susan Eylward
		General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

Why is Imunon (IMNN) interim CFO Kimberly Graper resigning?

Imunon stated that interim Chief Financial Officer Kimberly Graper is resigning effective January 14, 2026 to pursue an attractive career opportunity, and that her departure does not involve any disagreements with management.

Who will serve as Imunon (IMNN) interim Chief Financial Officer after January 14, 2026?

Jeffrey Church, Imunon’s former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer and will serve as the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer effective January 14, 2026.

What is the compensation structure for Imunon interim CFO Jeffrey Church?

Under the amended Consulting Agreement effective January 14, 2026, Imunon agreed to pay Jeffrey Church a $30,000 monthly retainer, plus $250 for each hour of services above 40 hours per month during the extended consulting period.

Does Jeffrey Church have any related-party or family relationships at Imunon (IMNN)?

Imunon disclosed that Jeffrey Church was not selected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with another person, has no family relationship with any director or executive officer, and has no direct or indirect material interest in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

How long has Jeffrey Church been associated with Imunon (IMNN)?

Jeffrey Church joined the company in July 2010 and has held several senior roles including Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President before retiring effective June 1, 2024, after which he continued providing consulting services to Imunon.

Can Imunon end Jeffrey Church’s consulting period as interim CFO?

The amended Consulting Agreement provides for an extended consulting period that may be terminated by the company or Mr. Church upon 10 business days’ notice, giving both parties flexibility over the duration of the interim arrangement.