[8-K] Vera Therapeutics, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Vera Therapeutics, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed James R. Meyers as a Class II director, effective immediately. His initial term will run until the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, and he has also been appointed to the board’s Audit Committee.

Upon joining the board, Mr. Meyers received a nonstatutory stock option to purchase 25,000 shares of Class A common stock, vesting monthly over three years under the company’s non-employee director compensation policy. He will receive an annual cash retainer of $40,000 for board service and $10,000 for Audit Committee service, pro-rated for 2025. Beginning with the 2026 annual meeting, he will be eligible for an annual option grant for up to the lesser of 14,000 shares or options with a grant date fair value of not more than $400,000, subject to standard vesting tied to continued service.

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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): November 25, 2025

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-40407	81-2744449
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2000 Sierra Point Parkway, Suite 1200
Brisbane, California				94005
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (650) 770-0077

Not Applicable

(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
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share		VERA		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 (§ 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 November 25, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed James R. Meyers to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Meyers will serve as a Class II Director, with an initial term expiring at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Meyers was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), effective as of his appointment to the Board.

Contingent upon and effective as of Mr. Meyers’ appointment to the Board, Mr. Meyers was automatically granted a nonstatutory stock option award (the “Option Grant”) to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (“Common Stock”), pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Policy”). The Option Grant will vest monthly over a three-year period, subject to Mr. Meyers’ continuous service as of each such vesting date, and is otherwise subject to the same terms set forth in the Policy for initial grants to new directors. In addition, in accordance with the Policy, Mr. Meyers will also receive an annual cash retainer of $40,000 for his service on the Board, and $10,000 for his service on the Audit Committee, each of which will be pro-rated for 2025. Pursuant to the Policy, commencing with the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Mr. Meyers will be eligible to receive an annual option grant to purchase the lesser of (i) 14,000 shares of Common Stock and (ii) the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that would result in the option having a grant date fair value of not more than $400,000, subject to his continuous service as of such date. The shares subject to each such option grant would vest on the earlier of (a) the first anniversary of the date of grant and (b) the date of the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to Mr. Meyers’ continuous service as of each such date.

Mr. Meyers will enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement. There were no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Meyers and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and there are no related person transactions within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission between Mr. Meyers and the Company required to be disclosed herein.

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.

			Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
Date:	November 26, 2025	By:	/s/ Sean Grant
			Sean Grant Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What change to Vera Therapeutics (VERA) board was disclosed?

Vera Therapeutics disclosed that James R. Meyers was appointed to its board of directors as a Class II director, effective immediately, with an initial term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

What committee role will James R. Meyers hold at Vera Therapeutics (VERA)?

James R. Meyers has been appointed to the Audit Committee of the board, effective as of his appointment as a director.

What equity compensation did James R. Meyers receive from Vera Therapeutics?

Contingent upon and effective as of his appointment, James R. Meyers received a nonstatutory stock option to purchase 25,000 shares of Vera Therapeutics’ Class A common stock, vesting monthly over three years, subject to his continuous service.

What cash compensation will James R. Meyers receive for serving on Vera Therapeutics’ board?

Under the company’s director compensation policy, James R. Meyers will receive an annual cash retainer of $40,000 for board service and $10,000 for Audit Committee service, each pro-rated for 2025.

What ongoing option grants may James R. Meyers receive from Vera Therapeutics after 2026?

Beginning with the 2026 annual meeting, he will be eligible for an annual stock option grant to purchase the lesser of 14,000 shares of common stock or the number of shares with a grant date fair value of not more than $400,000, subject to vesting tied to continued service.

Are there any related party transactions involving James R. Meyers and Vera Therapeutics?

The company stated that there are no related person transactions between James R. Meyers and Vera Therapeutics that are required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.