![](https://investorshub.advfn.com/uicon/32556.png?cb=1490101632)
Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:43:30 PM
Peregrine Appoints Chairman of the Board and Announces Results From Annual Meeting of Stockholders
http://ir.peregrineinc.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=521488
TUSTIN, Oct 21, 2010: Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHM), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and viral infections, today announced the appointment of Carlton M. Johnson as chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Johnson has served as a director of Peregrine since 1999 and is also the chair of the audit committee.
"Carl is committed to driving Peregrine's future success in developing our targeted antibodies, and we are pleased to have him assume the added responsibilities as our chairman," said Steven W. King, president and chief executive officer of Peregrine. "A highly involved member of our board, Carl works closely and effectively with our management team while bringing independent perspective for our business decisions."
In addition, Peregrine announced results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected 4 directors, including Carlton M. Johnson, Steven W. King, David H. Pohl, and Eric S. Swartz, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Peregrine's independent public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011. In addition, shareholders approved Peregrine's 2010 Stock Incentive Plan and 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Mr. Johnson has been the in-house legal counsel for Roswell Capital Partners, LLC since 1996. He has been admitted to the practice of law in Alabama since 1986, Florida since 1982 and Georgia since 1997. He has been a shareholder in the Pensacola, Florida AV- rated law firm of Smith, Sauer, DeMaria and was President-Elect of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, which includes 500 members. He also served on the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors. Mr. Johnson earned a degree in History and Political Science at Auburn University and Juris Doctor at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. Mr. Johnson also serves on the board of Patriot Scientific Corporation, CryoPort, Inc., and Ecotality, Inc., all public companies.
ABOUT PEREGRINE PHARMACEUTICALS
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative monoclonal antibodies in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer and serious viral infections. The company is pursuing multiple clinical programs in cancer and hepatitis C virus infection with its lead product candidate bavituximab and novel brain cancer agent Cotara(R). Peregrine also has in-house cGMP manufacturing capabilities through its wholly-owned subsidiary Avid Bioservices, Inc. ( http://www.avidbio.com ), which provides development and biomanufacturing services for both Peregrine and outside customers. Additional information about Peregrine can be found at http://www.peregrineinc.com .
Contact: Amy Figueroa, Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, 800-987-8256, info@peregrineinc.com
Recent CDMO News
- Avid Bioservices Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2024 • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 07/02/2024 08:05:04 PM
- Avid Bioservices to Report Financial Results for Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2024, After Market Close on July 2, 2024 • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 07/01/2024 11:00:21 AM
- Avid Bioservices Earns Committed Badge from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 05/23/2024 12:05:46 PM
- Avid Bioservices to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 05/07/2024 08:05:11 PM
- Avid Bioservices Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Ended January 31, 2024 • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 04/24/2024 09:25:33 PM
- Avid Bioservices Announces Receipt of Deficiency Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Late Form 10-Q • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 03/20/2024 11:00:10 AM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/07/2024 11:30:11 AM
- Avid Bioservices Announces Pricing of Private Placement of Convertible Notes • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 03/07/2024 04:58:48 AM
- Avid Bioservices Announces Proposed Private Placement of Convertible Notes • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 03/06/2024 09:32:07 PM
- Avid Bioservices Announces Certain Preliminary Financial Results for Third Quarter Ended January 31, 2024 • GlobeNewswire Inc. • 03/06/2024 09:31:28 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/06/2024 09:30:18 PM
- Form SC 13G/A - Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/26/2024 09:57:52 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/13/2024 12:34:35 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/12/2024 12:39:18 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/12/2024 12:38:30 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/12/2024 12:37:38 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/12/2024 12:36:27 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/12/2024 12:35:47 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/11/2024 12:56:02 AM
- Form SC 13G/A - Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/08/2024 09:32:36 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/04/2024 12:56:18 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/04/2024 12:55:07 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/04/2024 12:53:58 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 01/04/2024 12:51:57 AM
Glidelogic Corp. Becomes TikTok Shop Partner, Opening a New Chapter in E-commerce Services • GDLG • Jul 5, 2024 7:09 AM
Freedom Holdings Corporate Update; Announces Management Has Signed Letter of Intent • FHLD • Jul 3, 2024 9:00 AM
EWRC's 21 Moves Gaming Studios Moves to SONY Pictures Studios and Green Lights Development of a Third Upcoming Game • EWRC • Jul 2, 2024 8:00 AM
BNCM and DELEX Healthcare Group Announce Strategic Merger to Drive Expansion and Growth • BNCM • Jul 2, 2024 7:19 AM
NUBURU Announces Upcoming TV Interview Featuring CEO Brian Knaley on Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, and Newsmax TV as Sponsored Programming • BURU • Jul 1, 2024 1:57 PM
Mass Megawatts Announces $220,500 Debt Cancellation Agreement to Improve Financing and Sales of a New Product to be Announced on July 11 • MMMW • Jun 28, 2024 7:30 AM