KYNTRA BIO, INC. 8-KCurrent Reports (8-K / ad hoc)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Director Appointment Effective October 1, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Kyntra Bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “Kyntra Bio”) appointed Andrew E. Singer, MBA as a Class III director of the Company. Mr. Singer was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board. Kyntra Bio is delighted to welcome Mr. Singer to the Board. Mr. Singer’s biopharma related investment banking, strategic and transactions expertise will bring a valuable perspective to the Company as Kyntra Bio focuses on the development of novel therapies in oncology and rare disease. Mr. Singer will hold office for the term expiring 2029. Mr. Singer will receive compensation as a non-employee director of the Company as approved by the Board under the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as amended and approved by the Board on April 10, 2026. Mr. Singer will enter into the Company’s standard Indemnity Agreement, effective October 1, 2026, a form of which is filed as Exhibit 10.15 with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Singer to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Director Resignation Effective September 30, 2026, Maykin Ho, Ph.D. will resign from service on the Board of Kyntra Bio. Dr. Ho’s resignation as director is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its management on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. Dr. Ho joined the Company’s Board in December 2018 and served in a number of capacities during her tenure with the Company, including as a member of the Audit Committee. Dr. Ho’s financial expertise was instrumental throughout her tenure, including as the Company achieved regulatory approval outside of the United States and commercially launched roxadustat in international markets, including the People’s Republic of China. The Company is extremely grateful for the valuable guidance and direction Dr. Ho provided over the years and extends its best wishes for her future endeavors. Change-in-Control and Severance Agreement of Thane Wettig On September 30, 2026, the Company entered int