Vaxart Announces Retirement of Chairman Michael J. Finney, Ph.D. from the Board of Directors

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that its Chairman, Michael J. Finney, Ph.D., has announced his retirement from the Company's Board of Directors and Science and Technology Committee after a distinguished tenure of service. His retirement will be effective September 30, 2025.

"It has been a profound privilege to serve as Vaxart's Chairman and be a part of this incredible Company's journey for so many years," said Mr. Finney. "I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I have the utmost confidence in the team's ability to continue their vital work in advancing its oral pill vaccine platform. I look forward to watching Vaxart's future successes."

Steven Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Vaxart, commented, "On behalf of the Board and the entire Vaxart team, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Mike for his leadership, wisdom, and steadfast dedication. His contributions have been invaluable to Vaxart's growth and mission. We wish him all the best."

The Board of Directors will meet this month to discuss Board leadership, Board composition and other governance issues, taking into account stockholder feedback, with the goal of continuing to advance the Company's scientific progress.

About Vaxart

Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are designed to be administered using pills that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration and eliminate the risk of needle-stick injury. Vaxart believes that its proprietary pill vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications. Vaxart's development programs currently include pill vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus and influenza, as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart's first immune-oncology indication. Vaxart has filed broad domestic and international patent applications covering its proprietary technology and creations for oral vaccination using adenovirus and TLR3 agonists.

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