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Legend Biotech CFO Resignation & Interim Appointment: Key Insights from Form 6-K

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Form 6-K
Filed on: 2024-12-23
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Legend Biotech CFO Resignation & Interim Appointment: Key Insights from Form 6-K

Here are the key insights extracted from the financial report (Form 6-K) of Legend Biotech Corporation:

  1. Company Information:
  • Name: Legend Biotech Corporation
  • Address: 2101 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, New Jersey 08873
  • Commission File Number: 001-39307
  • Date of Report: December 23, 2024
  1. Resignation of Chief Financial Officer:
  • Status: Lori Macomber has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2, 2025, for personal reasons.
  • Transition Agreement: Includes several separation benefits:
    • A lump-sum payment of six months’ base salary.
    • 100% of the annual bonus target for fiscal year 2024.
    • Acceleration of vesting of equity awards for six months post-resignation.
    • Extension of the post-termination exercise period for stock options for six months.
    • Potential payment of health coverage premiums under COBRA for up to six months.
  1. Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer:
  • New Appointment: Jessie Yeung has been appointed as the Interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 2, 2025.
  • Background: Jessie Yeung has extensive experience in finance, having served in various roles within Legend Biotech and prior experience at Rocket Pharmaceuticals and major banks.
  • Education: Holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
  1. No Related Party Transactions: There are no disclosed arrangements or transactions between Ms. Yeung and the Company that require additional disclosure.
  2. Exhibits: The report includes a reference to Exhibit 99.1, which contains the full Transition Agreement with Lori Macomber.

This summary highlights significant management changes within Legend Biotech Corporation, detailing the circumstances of the CFO's resignation and outlining the interim leadership transition. Additionally, the report provides insights into the company's commitment to ensuring a smooth transition, as well as the financial implications associated with the departure of a top executive.