8-K
Aura Biosciences, Inc. (AURA)
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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): April 3, 2023
Aura Biosciences, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-40971 | 32-0271970 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br> <br>File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 80 Guest Street<br> <br>Boston, MA | 02135 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (617) 500-8864
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trade<br> <br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br> <br>on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share | AURA | The Nasdaq Global Market |
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On April 3, 2023, Mark De Rosch informed Aura Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intent to resign as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. De Rosch’s resignation will be effective on April 30, 2023. Mr. De Rosch will provide transition services for the Company for a 30 day period commencing on the date of his resignation, which such period may be extended for another 30 days by the Company upon written notice to Mr. De Rosch.
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: April 4, 2023 | AURA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Julie Feder | |
| Julie Feder | ||
| Chief Financial Officer |