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PaxMedica, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXMD), a pharmaceutical company currently trading near its 52-week low with a concerning InvestingPro Financial Health score of 1.47 (labeled as WEAK), announced on Monday the resignation of three board members, including its chairman, as part of its ongoing transition to become a subsidiary of PRV, LLC. Howard J. Weisman, who served as the chairman of the Board of Directors, along with directors Karen J. LaRochelle and John Coelho, stepped down from their positions effective immediately on April 2, 2025.
These departures are linked to the transactions detailed in a previous Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2025. According to the company’s statement, the resignations were not due to any disagreements regarding the company’s operations, policies, or practices. The company’s stock has experienced significant volatility, with InvestingPro data showing a dramatic 99.96% decline over the past year.
Despite his resignation from the board, Weisman will continue in his role as the Chief Executive Officer of PaxMedica. The company is in the process of transitioning to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of PRV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
The recent changes in PaxMedica’s board composition come at a time when the company is navigating through significant organizational changes. The information regarding these board changes was disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2025.
PaxMedica, headquartered in Tarrytown, NY, operates in the pharmaceutical preparations industry and is incorporated in Delaware. The company’s financial health metrics raise concerns, with a current ratio of 0.38 indicating potential liquidity issues. The company’s common stock is listed under the ticker symbol PXMD, although it is not currently registered on any stock exchange. For deeper insights into PaxMedica’s financial health and access to 11 additional exclusive ProTips, consider subscribing to InvestingPro.
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