Cellectar Biosciences Appoints Nantahala Capital Analyst to Board Following Recent Financing

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Cellectar Biosciences announced board changes, including a director not seeking re-election and the appointment of an analyst from major investor Nantahala Capital Management, signaling increased institutional oversight after recent dilutive financing.

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• Director Not Seeking Re-election

  Dr. Stefan D. Loren notified the board he does not intend to stand for re-election as a Class III director at the upcoming 2026 annual meeting. His decision was not due to any disagreement with the company.

• Consulting Agreement with Departing Director

  The company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with Dr. Loren, effective July 8, 2026, for $15,000 per quarter and a stock option grant of 15,000 shares at the end of the term.

• New Board Appointment from Major Investor

  Andrew Gu, an analyst from Nantahala Capital Management, LLC, was appointed to the Board as a Class III director and to the Audit Committee, effective May 18, 2026.

• Increased Investor Oversight

  Mr. Gu's appointment is pursuant to a Board Designation Side Letter related to the recent $35 million registered direct offering and private placement, indicating active involvement from a significant institutional investor.

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This filing details significant changes to the company's board of directors. The appointment of Andrew Gu, an analyst from Nantahala Capital Management, is a direct consequence of the recent highly dilutive $35 million offering. Nantahala's ability to designate a board member, and their representative joining the Audit Committee, signals increased institutional oversight and active involvement from a major investor. This is particularly important given the company's reiterated 'going concern' doubts and recent capital raises, suggesting a move towards stronger governance and investor confidence.