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Starling Oncology director Hively to leave board in 2027

Starling Oncology, Inc. (STLN) reported a board-level change.

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Starling Oncology, Inc. (STLN) reported a board-level change. On September 1, 2026, director Brad Hively notified the company that he will not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. He is expected to remain a director until that meeting but, effective immediately, no longer serves as Vice Chairman of the Board or as a member of the Compliance Committee or any other board committees. The company states that his decision is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

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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.
Common stock par value $0.0001 per share Par value of Starling Oncology, Inc. common stock registered under Section 12(b)
Warrant exercise price $11.50 per share Each redeemable warrant exercisable for one share of common stock
Commission File Number 001-39248 Starling Oncology, Inc. registration under the Exchange Act
Redeemable warrants financial
"Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common stock"
A redeemable warrant is a tradable right that lets its holder buy a company’s shares at a fixed price before a set date, but the issuer has the contract power to cancel (redeem) the warrant early under agreed terms. For investors this matters because early redemption can force decision-making, change the timing of when new shares might be created, and affect potential gains or dilution—much like a store coupon that the issuer can cancel by paying you off instead of letting you use it.
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"Emerging growth company"
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"no longer serve as Vice Chairman of the Board or as a member of the Compliance Committee"
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"pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act"
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FAQ

What board change did Starling Oncology, Inc. (STLN) announce on September 1, 2026?

Starling Oncology, Inc. announced that director Brad Hively will not stand for re-election at the 2027 annual meeting. He will remain on the Board until that meeting but has resigned immediately as Vice Chairman and from the Compliance Committee and all other board committees.

When will Brad Hively leave the Board of Starling Oncology (STLN)?

Brad Hively is expected to continue serving as a director of Starling Oncology, Inc. until the company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, after which he will depart the Board because he has chosen not to stand for re-election at that meeting.

What positions did Brad Hively relinquish immediately at Starling Oncology (STLN)?

Effective immediately as of September 1, 2026, Brad Hively no longer serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Starling Oncology, Inc. and is no longer a member of the Compliance Committee or any other committees of the Board.

Did Brad Hively cite any disagreement with Starling Oncology (STLN) for not standing for re-election?

Starling Oncology, Inc. states that Brad Hively’s decision not to stand for re-election to the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

Who signed the September 1, 2026 Form 8-K for Starling Oncology, Inc. (STLN)?

The Form 8-K dated September 1, 2026 for Starling Oncology, Inc. was signed by Minh Merchant, who is identified as the company’s Chief Legal Officer.

On which exchange is Starling Oncology, Inc. (STLN) listed and what securities trade there?

Starling Oncology, Inc.’s common stock and redeemable warrants trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. The common stock trades under the symbol STLN, and the redeemable warrants trade under the symbol TOIIW.

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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)  September 1, 2026

___________________________________

 

STARLING ONCOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

___________________________________

 

Delaware   001-39248   84-3562323
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 800, Cerritos, CA   90703
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (562) 735-3226

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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 $0.0001   STLN   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   TOIIW   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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

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 September 1, 2026, Brad Hively notified Starling Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to not stand for re-election to the Board of the Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at its 2027 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Hively is expected to continue to serve as a director of the Company until the Annual Meeting, but effective immediately, will no longer serve as Vice Chairman of the Board or as a member of the Compliance Committee or any other committees of the Board. Mr. Hively’s decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement between the Company and him on any matter relating to Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

 

 
 

 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.

Dated: September 1, 2026 STARLING ONCOLOGY, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Minh Merchant
  Name:   Minh Merchant
  Title:

Chief Legal Officer

 

 

 

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