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Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TNXP) Chief Medical Officer plans August 2026 retirement

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. reports an upcoming leadership change. On July 20, 2026, Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan informed the company that he will retire from his role as Chief Medical Officer, effective August 20, 2026. This reflects a planned transition in a key executive position.

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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.
Retirement notice date July 20, 2026 Date Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan informed the company of his retirement
CMO retirement effective date August 20, 2026 Effective date of Dr. Sullivan’s retirement as Chief Medical Officer
Commission File Number 001-36019 SEC Commission File Number for Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
IRS Employer Identification Number 26-1434750 IRS Employer Identification Number for Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
Chief Medical Officer medical
"he will retire from his role as Chief Medical Officer of the Company"
A chief medical officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the health and medical strategies within an organization, often in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. They play a key role in guiding decisions related to medical research, product safety, and healthcare policies, which can impact a company's reputation and success. For investors, understanding the chief medical officer's role helps gauge how well a company manages medical risks and advances its healthcare goals.
emerging growth company financial
"Emerging growth company Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Exchange Act regulatory
"Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter)"
A federal law that sets rules for trading securities on public exchanges, requiring companies and market participants to register, disclose regular financial information, and follow standards that promote honest, orderly markets. For investors, it matters because it creates transparency and legal protections—like stopping insider trading and ensuring timely company disclosures—so you can evaluate risks and rely on consistent rules much as players rely on a referee to keep a game fair.

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FAQ

What executive change did Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) disclose?

Tonix Pharmaceuticals disclosed that Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan will retire as Chief Medical Officer, effective August 20, 2026, following his formal notice to the company on July 20, 2026, as reported in a current report on Form 8-K.

When will Tonix Pharmaceuticals' (TNXP) Chief Medical Officer retire?

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan, will retire effective August 20, 2026. He notified Tonix Pharmaceuticals of his decision on July 20, 2026, providing about one month’s lead time for the transition in this key role.

Who is the Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) executive retiring from the company?

The executive retiring is Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan, who serves as Chief Medical Officer. He informed Tonix Pharmaceuticals of his planned retirement on July 20, 2026, with an effective retirement date of August 20, 2026.

What SEC form did Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) use to report the CMO retirement?

Tonix Pharmaceuticals reported the retirement of its Chief Medical Officer on a Form 8-K under the item covering departures of certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of certain officers, and related compensatory arrangements.

On what date did TNXP receive notice of its CMO’s planned retirement?

Tonix Pharmaceuticals received notice of the planned retirement of its Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan, on July 20, 2026. The retirement will become effective one month later, on August 20, 2026.
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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): July 20, 2026

 

TONIX PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-36019   26-1434750

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

200 Connell Drive, Suite 3100, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (862) 799-8599

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications 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 communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications 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   TNXP   The NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

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

 

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 July 20, 2026, Dr. Gregory M. Sullivan informed Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (the “Company”) that he will retire from his role as Chief Medical Officer of the Company, effective August 20, 2026.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  TONIX PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDING CORP.
   
Date: July 21, 2026 By: /s/ Bradley Saenger
    Bradley Saenger
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

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