Alpha Cognition Board Changes Announced
Ticker: ACOG · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 27, 2024 · CIK: 1655923
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, management-changes
TL;DR
Alpha Cognition shakes up its board, bringing in Dr. Kern and saying goodbye to Dr. Amen.
AI Summary
Alpha Cognition Inc. announced on August 27, 2024, a change in its board of directors. Specifically, the company reported the departure of Director Dr. Daniel G. Amen and the election of Dr. David L. Kern to the board. The filing also noted a compensatory arrangement for certain officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Board changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategic direction and operational execution.
Key Players & Entities
- Alpha Cognition Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Dr. Daniel G. Amen (person) — Departing Director
- Dr. David L. Kern (person) — Elected Director
- August 27, 2024 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
Who has been elected to the Alpha Cognition Inc. board of directors?
Dr. David L. Kern has been elected to the board of directors.
Who has departed from the Alpha Cognition Inc. board of directors?
Dr. Daniel G. Amen has departed from the board of directors.
What is the exact date of this 8-K filing?
The exact date of this 8-K filing is August 27, 2024.
What is the principal executive office address for Alpha Cognition Inc.?
The principal executive office address is 1200 – 750 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2T8.
What is the SIC code for Alpha Cognition Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Alpha Cognition Inc. is 2836, which corresponds to Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances).
Filing Stats: 432 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 12.2 · Accepted 2024-08-27 16:00:37
Filing Documents
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- acog-20240827.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- acog-20240827_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- acog-20240827_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- ea021258901-8k_alpha_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On August 21, 2024, Mr. Don Kalkofen tendered his resignation as Chief Financial Officer of Alpha Cognition Inc. (the "Company"), effective October 1, 2024. Mr. Kalkofen is resigning to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Kalkofen has agreed to provide part-time services to the Company as a consultant from October 1 through November 30, 2025 to assist the Company in accounting matters and in transitioning to an interim Chief Financial Officer until a more permanent replacement can be appointed. 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. ALPHA COGNITION INC. Date: August 27, 2024 By: /s/ Michael McFadden Name: Michael McFadden Title: Chief Executive Officer