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): February 14, 2020
Chiasma, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | 001-37500 | 76-0722250 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
140 Kendrick Street, Building C East
Needham, Massachusetts 02494
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(617) 928-5300
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 |
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value | CHMA | 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 ☒
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 14, 2020, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Chiasma, Inc. (the Company) approved, and effective on that date, the Company entered into, amendments (the Amendments) to the employment agreements between the Company and each of Raj Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fitzpatrick, President, Dr. William Ludlam, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, and Drew Enamait, Vice President, Finance and Administration (the Employment Agreements). Under the Employment Agreements, as amended by the Amendments, in the event that the executives employment is terminated by us without Cause, or he terminates his employment with us for Good Reason, in either case within 12 months following the occurrence of the first event constituting a Change in Control (each as defined in the applicable Employment Agreement) (a Change in Control Separation), the executive will be entitled to receive: (i) base salary continuation following termination for 18 months for each of Messrs. Kannan and Fitzpatrick, 12 months for Dr. Ludlam and 6 months for Mr. Enamait, (ii) payment of the full target bonus for each of Messrs. Kannan and Fitzpatrick and Dr. Ludlum and one-half of the target bonus for Mr. Enamait, in each case, for the year in which the Change in Control occurs plus each individuals accrued bonus, if any, with respect to the calendar year in which the Change in Control Separation occurs, subject to the Board of Directors assessment of applicable bonus criteria and prorated from the beginning of such year to the date of the Change in Control Separation, (iii) continuation of group health plan benefits until the earlier of (a) 18 months for each of Messrs. Kannan and Fitzpatrick, 12 months for Dr. Ludlam and 6 months Mr. Enamait, in each case, following the date of termination or (b) the date he becomes eligible for health benefits through another employer or otherwise becomes ineligible for COBRA, with the cost of the premium for such benefits shared by the executive and us in the same proportion as in effect on the date of termination, and (iv) for each of Messrs. Kannan and Fitzpatrick full and immediate vesting and exercisability of the unvested shares underlying all equity awards held by the executive and for each of Dr. Ludlam and Mr. Enamait full and immediate vesting and exercisability of the unvested shares subject to time-based vesting (including shares underlying any performance options to the extent the applicable performance milestones are satisfied by the termination date and excluding shares underlying any performance options that are subject to satisfaction of performance milestones to the extent that any performance milestone has not been satisfied as of the termination date) pursuant to the stock options held by the executive. Receipt of the severance payments and benefits described above is conditioned upon the executive entering into and not revoking a separation agreement with us, including a general release of claims, resigning all positions held with us and our affiliates and returning all company property.
The foregoing description of terms of the Change in Control Separation terms for Mr. Kannan is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Mr. Kannans Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2019 and Mr. Kannans Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on 8-K, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing description of terms of the Change in Control Separation terms for Mr. Fitzpatrick is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Mr. Fitzpatricks Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2019 and Mr. Fitzpatricks Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on 8-K, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing description of terms of the Change in Control Separation terms for Dr. Ludlum is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Dr. Ludlams Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2018 and Dr. Ludlams Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report on 8-K, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing description of terms of the Change in Control Separation terms for Mr. Enamait is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Mr. Enamaits Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 29, 2018 and Mr. Enamaits Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Current Report on 8-K, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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.
Date: February 21, 2020 | Chiasma, Inc. | |||||
By: | /s/ Mark Fitzpatrick | |||||
Mark Fitzpatrick | ||||||
President |
Exhibit 10.1
Chiasma, Inc.
140 Kendrick Street
Building C East
Needham, MA 02494
February 14, 2020
Raj Kannan
Re: Amendment to Executive Employment Letter
Dear Raj:
This Amendment (the Amendment) to the Executive Employment Letter dated May 31, 2019 (the Agreement) confirms the amended terms and conditions of your employment with Chiasma, Inc. (the Company) effective February 14, 2020. Except as expressly amended herein, the Agreement remains in full effect. Your Employee Confidentiality, Assignment and Noncompetition Agreement with the Company dated May 31, 2019 is unaltered and unamended by this Amendment and remains in full effect.
Section 8(e) of the Agreement is hereby amended by:
1. |
Adding, after the phrase the year in which the Change in Control occurs, the words (b-i) your accrued bonus (if any) with respect to the calendar year in which the Date of Termination occurs, subject to the Boards assessment of applicable bonus criteria and prorated from the beginning of such year to the Date of Termination; and |
2. |
Adding, after the words (a) and (b), the words and (b-i) |
This Amendment constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein.
Please acknowledge, by signing below, that you have accepted this Amendment.
Very Truly Yours, | ||||
/s/ David Stack |
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David Stack Chairman of the Board of Directors Chiasma, Inc. |
I have read and accept this Amendment: | ||||
/s/ Raj Kannan | 02/18/2020 | |||
Raj Kannan | Date |
Exhibit 10.2
Chiasma, Inc.
140 Kendrick Street
Building C East
Needham, MA 02494
February 14, 2020
Mark J. Fitzpatrick
Re: Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Employment Letter
Dear Mark:
This Amendment (the Amendment) to the Amended and Restated Executive Employment Letter dated May 31, 2019 (the Agreement) confirms the amended terms and conditions of your employment with Chiasma, Inc. (the Company) effective February 14, 2020. Except as expressly amended herein, the Agreement remains in full effect. Your Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality and Assignment Agreement with the Company dated May 8, 2015 is unaltered and unamended by this Amendment and remains in full effect.
Section 8(e) of the Agreement is hereby amended by:
1. |
Adding, after the phrase the year in which the Change in Control occurs, the words (b-i) your accrued bonus (if any) with respect to the calendar year in which the Date of Termination occurs, subject to the Boards assessment of applicable bonus criteria and prorated from the beginning of such year to the Date of Termination; and |
2. |
Adding, after the words (a) and (b), the words and (b-i) |
This Amendment constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein.
Please acknowledge, by signing below, that you have accepted this Amendment.
Very Truly Yours, | ||||
/s/ Raj Kannan |
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Raj Kannan Chief Executive Officer Chiasma, Inc. |
I have read and accept this Amendment: | ||||
/s/ Mark J. Fitzpatrick | 02/18/2020 | |||
Mark J. Fitzpatrick | Date |
Exhibit 10.3
Chiasma, Inc.
140 Kendrick Street
Building C East
Needham, MA 02494
February 14, 2020
William Ludlam
Re: Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Employment Letter
Dear Bill:
This Amendment (the Amendment) to the Amended and Restated Executive Employment Letter dated February 23, 2018 (the Agreement) confirms the amended terms and conditions of your employment with Chiasma, Inc. (the Company) effective February 14, 2020. Except as expressly amended herein, the Agreement remains in full effect. Your Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality and Assignment Agreement with the Company dated May 8, 2015 is unaltered and unamended by this Amendment and remains in full effect.
Section 8(e) of the Agreement is hereby amended by:
1. |
Adding, after the phrase the year in which the Change in Control occurs, the words (b-i) your accrued bonus (if any) with respect to the calendar year in which the Date of Termination occurs, subject to the Boards assessment of applicable bonus criteria and prorated from the beginning of such year to the Date of Termination; |
2. |
Adding, after the words (a) and (b), the words and (b-i) |
3. |
Replacing the two instances of the words six (6) with the words twelve (12) ; and |
4. |
Replacing the words one-half (1/2) of with one times |
This Amendment constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein.
Please acknowledge, by signing below, that you have accepted this Amendment.
Very Truly Yours, | ||||
/s/ Raj Kannan |
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Raj Kannan Chief Executive Officer Chiasma, Inc. |
I have read and accept this Amendment: | ||||
/s/ William Ludlam | 02/14/2020 | |||
William Ludlam | Date |
Exhibit 10.4
Chiasma, Inc.
140 Kendrick Street
Building C East
Needham, MA 02494
February 14, 2020
Drew Enamait
Re: Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Employment Letter
Dear Drew:
This Amendment (the Amendment) to the Amended and Restated Executive Employment Letter dated February 23, 2018 (the Agreement) confirms the amended terms and conditions of your employment with Chiasma, Inc. (the Company) effective February 14, 2020. Except as expressly amended herein, the Agreement remains in full effect. Your Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality and Assignment Agreement with the Company dated September 23, 2015 is unaltered and unamended by this Amendment and remains in full effect.
Section 8(e) of the Agreement is hereby amended by:
1. |
Adding, after the phrase the year in which the Change in Control occurs, the words (b-i) your accrued bonus (if any) with respect to the calendar year in which the Date of Termination occurs, subject to the Boards assessment of applicable bonus criteria and prorated from the beginning of such year to the Date of Termination; |
2. |
Adding, after the words (a) and (b), the words and (b-i) |
This Amendment constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company with respect to the subject matter herein.
Please acknowledge, by signing below, that you have accepted this Amendment.
Very Truly Yours, | ||||
/s/ Raj Kannan |
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Raj Kannan Chief Executive Officer Chiasma, Inc. |
I have read and accept this Amendment: | ||||
/s/ Drew Enamait | 02/14/2020 | |||
Drew Enamait | Date |