UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 18, 2020
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EXICURE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware001-39011
81-5333008
(State or other jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer

2430 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 673-1700
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareXCURThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company x
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x
 


Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 18, 2020, David S. Snyder informed Exicure, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective September 30, 2020 (the “Departure Date”). Mr. Snyder will continue to serve in these roles through the close of business on the Departure Date. Mr. Snyder’s departure is not related to any disagreement regarding the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, David A. Giljohann, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as the Company’s interim principal financial officer and corporate secretary effective as of immediately after the close of business on the Departure Date until a new principal financial officer is appointed. The Company is not aware of any transaction or relationship involving Dr. Giljohann requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Dr. Giljohann’s compensation has not changed and is not expected to change as a result of this appointment.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 18, 2020EXICURE, INC.
By:/s/ David A. Giljohann
David A. Giljohann, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer