Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (SHPH) covers events occurring on January 6, 2026, and January 8, 2026. The company is an emerging growth company incorporated in Delaware with its principal executive offices in Gaithersburg, MD.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes.
Material Changes
- Appointment of CFO: On January 6, 2026, the Board appointed Yuying Liang, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. She will be engaged through her corporation, Yuying Liang Professional Corp. (YLPC), for a monthly fee of $15,000 USD plus applicable taxes.
- Departure of Former CFO: Mr. Chris Cooper ceased serving as Chief Financial Officer effective January 6, 2026, but will continue as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
- Director Resignation: On January 8, 2026, Mr. Sachin Pathigoda resigned from the Board of Directors effective immediately. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies, or practices.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future business performance. The Board has commenced a process to identify and evaluate candidates to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Mr. Pathigoda's resignation. No specific risks or contingencies related to these personnel changes were disclosed beyond standard procedural notes.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the terms of the Engagement Letter (Exhibit 10.1) between the Company and Yuying Liang Professional Corp.
- Monitor future filings for the appointment of a new director to replace Mr. Pathigoda.
- Confirm the continued role of Christopher Cooper as Interim CEO and his compensation arrangements.
- Review Ms. Liang's extensive concurrent roles as CFO for multiple other public companies to assess potential time commitment conflicts.