Cibus appoints tech executive Kimberly Box to board of directors

SAN DIEGO - Agricultural technology company Cibus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBUS) announced Thursday the election of Kimberly A. Box to its Board of Directors as the company prepares for upcoming product launches.

Box most recently served as President and CEO of Gatekeeper Innovation, Inc. until its acquisition by RxGuardian. She previously spent nearly 30 years at Hewlett-Packard, rising to Vice President of Global IT Services.

"As we prepare for our initial trait product launches, her strategic insights into customer adoption and delivering practical, innovative solutions will be critical," said Peter Beetham, Cibus Co-Founder, Interim CEO, President and COO, in a press release statement.

Box currently serves on the boards of McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ:MGRC), Med One Group, and Applied Science, Inc. McGrath RentCorp, with a market capitalization of $2.93 billion, has demonstrated strong financial performance with a P/E ratio of 11.57x and annual revenue of $941.54 million. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains excellent financial health and has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Chico, and completed executive development programs at The Wharton School and Carnegie Mellon University.

Cibus develops and licenses plant traits using gene editing technology aimed at enabling higher crop yields and more sustainable farming practices. The company partners with seed companies to commercialize its agricultural technologies.

According to the company’s announcement, Box’s appointment comes at a strategic time as Cibus prepares to launch its trait technologies for farmers. Her experience in technology commercialization and scaling businesses is expected to support the company’s go-to-market strategy. For deeper insights into Cibus and its peer companies, InvestingPro subscribers can access comprehensive research reports covering 1,400+ US stocks, featuring detailed financial analysis and expert recommendations.

In other recent news, McGrath RentCorp reported its Q2 2025 earnings, exceeding market expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46, surpassing the forecasted $1.22, which represents a 19.67% surprise. Additionally, McGrath RentCorp’s revenue reached $235.6 million, outpacing the anticipated $220.71 million. These results highlight the company’s strong performance in the recent quarter. Analysts from various firms are likely to take note of these developments, although specific upgrades or downgrades were not mentioned in the reports. Investors may find these financial outcomes significant as they consider their positions. The company continues to demonstrate its ability to outperform market projections. These recent developments provide valuable insights into McGrath RentCorp’s current financial standing.

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