0001140361-21-009326.txt : 20210319 0001140361-21-009326.hdr.sgml : 20210319 20210319160528 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-21-009326 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20210319 FILED AS OF DATE: 20210319 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20210319 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BeyondSpring Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001677940 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834] IRS NUMBER: 463009483 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-38024 FILM NUMBER: 21758193 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28 LIBERTY STREET STREET 2: 39TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10005 BUSINESS PHONE: 646-528-4184 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 28 LIBERTY STREET STREET 2: 39TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10005 6-K 1 brhc10022038_6k.htm 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

March 19, 2021

Commission File Number: 001-38024

BeyondSpring Inc.

BeyondSpring Inc.
28 Liberty Street, 39th Floor
New York, New York 10005
(Address of principal executive office)

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On March 19, 2021, BeyondSpring Inc. (the “Company”) reported that James Tonra, Ph.D. resigned as its Chief Scientific Officer, effective March 15, 2021, to pursue an opportunity with a company focused on infectious diseases research and development.  Dr. Tonra was instrumental in helping to elucidate Plinabulin’s immune mechanism of action.  He will continue as a scientific advisor for the Company for an effective and timely transition of his responsibilities to G. Kenneth Lloyd, Ph.D., who will immediately resume the position of Chief Scientific Officer.  Dr. Lloyd held the position of Chief Scientific Officer of the Company prior to serving as Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus and Senior Advisor to the Company.
 
Dr. Lloyd is a seasoned novel drug developer and the original discovery scientist of Plinabulin, the Company’s lead asset.  He is uniquely qualified to support the further research and development of Plinabulin in various anti-cancer indications, including the currently anticipated submission of the NDA for Plinabulin in combination with G-CSF for the prevention of chemotherapy induced neutropenia.
 
The information contained in this report is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registration Statements on Form F-3, File No. 333-224437 and File No. 333-234193, and the Registration Statements on Form S-8, File No. 333-216639 and File No. 333-240082.

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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
BeyondSpring Inc.
   
 
By:
/s/ Lan Huang
  
 
Name:
Lan Huang
 
Title:
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: March 19, 2021