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Board expanded from six to seven members with appointment of John Doux, M.D. as Class III director.

Dr. Doux is a board-certified dermatologist and analyst at Palo Alto Investors LP with prior board service at Palvella.

Granted option to purchase 6,000 shares of common stock, vesting monthly over 36 months of service.

Board determined Dr. Doux is independent under Nasdaq rules with no related party transactions requiring disclosure.

Full analysis

The appointment of Dr. John Doux brings a dermatologist with investment and board experience back to Palvella's board, having previously served from 2019 to 2022. His background includes clinical practice, healthcare investment analysis at Palo Alto Investors LP, and board roles at other biotechnology companies, which may provide strategic and clinical insights. The board expansion and compensation alignment with standard director policies suggest a planned governance enhancement rather than a reactive change.

PVLA · Palvella Therapeutics, Inc.

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