Item 3.01. | Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. |
As previously reported, on December 14, 2023, Better Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice from the Listing Qualifications Staff (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, based upon the Company’s non-compliance with the minimum bid price and market value of listed securities requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the Company’s securities were subject to delisting unless the Company timely requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”). On December 21, 2023, the Company requested a hearing before the Panel, which temporarily stayed the suspension of trading and delisting of the Company’s common stock. The hearing occurred on March 14, 2024, and the Company voluntarily requested a delisting of its securities at the hearing.
As a result, Nasdaq issued a notice to the Company that its shares will be suspended from trading at the open of business on March 18, 2024, and Nasdaq will file a Form 25 Notification of Delisting with the Securities and Exchange Commission after applicable appeal periods have lapsed. The Company further intends to file a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to suspend its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Resignation of Directors
On March 14, 2024, Frank Karbe, David Perry, Andrew Armanino, Geoffrey Parker, Dr. Elder Granger, Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey and Dr. Richard Carmona each notified the Company of their respective resignations as members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) and all committees thereof. None of these resignations resulted from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Termination of Officers
On March 14, 2024, Dr. Mark Berman and Kristyn Wynholds were each notified by the Company of termination of their positions as Chief Medical Officer and Chief Product Officer, respectively. On March 14, 2024, Frank Karbe resigned from his position as CEO, President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Election of Director and Officer
On March 14, 2024, the Board appointed Craig R. Jalbert, age 61, as the Company’s CEO, President, Treasurer, Secretary, and sole member of the Board. Mr. Jalbert will also serve as the Company’s principal executive officer, and as its principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Mr. Jalbert’s term as director shall expire upon the election and qualification of his successor. Mr. Jalbert has not been appointed to any committee of the Board and as of the date hereof is not expected to be appointed to any committee of the Board.