Aug. 29 at 4:21 AM
$CING Key News & Filings from August 28, 2025
1. SEC Form 8-K Filing – Executive Changes & Separation Agreement
On August 28, 2025, Cingulate filed an 8-K reporting several corporate governance updates:
John A. Roberts has been appointed Executive Chairman effective August 14. He will receive a cash retainer of
$10,000/month for this role.
CEO Shane Schaffer has been placed on administrative leave, with his salary reduced to 75% while he remains eligible for benefits.
Laurie Myers, whose employment ended on August 7, signed a Separation Agreement with Cingulate Therapeutics LLC on August 28. The agreement includes confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation clauses; she will receive
$436,720 in separation pay over 12 months, vesting of unvested stock options, and must comply with post-employment restrictions.