UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): June 5, 2024
ANNOVIS BIO, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 001-39202 | 26-2540421 |
|
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
101
Lindenwood Drive, Suite 225
Malvern, PA
19355
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)
(484) 875-3192
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name
of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | ANVS | New York Stock Exchange |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company x
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On June 5, 2024, Annovis Bio, Inc. issued a press release scheduling an investor webcast on June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm ET. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release Dated June 5, 2024 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File |
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.
| ANNOVIS BIO, INC. | ||
| Date: June 5, 2024 | By: | /s/ Maria Maccecchini |
| Name: Maria Maccecchini | ||
| Title: President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) Schedules Investor Webcast
MALVERN, Pa. June 5, 2024 -- Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) (“Annovis” or the “Company”), a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD), today announced that it will host an investor webcast to discuss recent developments and future plans for its lead drug candidate, Buntanetap.
Investor Call Details:
| · | Date and Time: June 11, 2024, 4:30pm ET. |
| · | Register Today: | |
| https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ev_1s7l2RUKmIQJNdko5iA |
Topics to Be Covered:
| · | Recent advancements in the development of Buntanetap. |
| · | Strategic plans for upcoming clinical trials. |
| · | Overview of the company’s progress and future direction. |
Register Today: Investors and interested parties are encouraged to register for the webcast in advance. To register, please visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ev_1s7l2RUKmIQJNdko5iA and complete the registration form.
About Buntanetap: Buntanetap (formerly known as Posiphen or ANVS401) targets neurodegeneration by inhibiting the formation of multiple neurotoxic proteins, including amyloid beta, tau, alpha-synuclein, and TDP43. By improving synaptic transmission, axonal transport, and reducing neuroinflammation, Buntanetap aims to reverse neurodegeneration in AD, PD, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
About Annovis Bio Inc.: Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Annovis Bio Inc. is dedicated to addressing neurodegeneration in diseases such as AD and PD. The company’s innovative approach targets multiple neurotoxic proteins, aiming to restore brain function and improve the quality of life for patients. For more information, visit Annovis Bio's website and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. The Company advises caution in reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's plans related to clinical trials. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by forward-looking statements, including regarding patient enrollment, the effectiveness of Buntanetap and the timing, effectiveness, and anticipated results of the Company's clinical trials evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of buntanetap. See also additional risk factors set forth in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this filing. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Contacts
Annovis
Bio, Inc.
101 Lindenwood Drive
Suite 225
Malvern, PA 19355
www.annovisbio.com
Investor Contact
Scott
McGowan
InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN)
Phone: 310.299.1717
IR@annovisbio.com
Investor Website