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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers |
On February 16, 2021, Lloyd Klickstein, M.D., Ph.D. notified Adicet Bio, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as Chief Innovation Officer of the Company, effective February 19, 2021. Dr. Klickstein’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
In connection with his resignation, Dr. Klickstein and the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement, dated February 19, 2021 (the “Consulting Agreement”), pursuant to which Dr. Klickstein has agreed to serve as a member of the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board and provide strategic advice and services related to scientific and innovation matters as the Company and Dr. Klickstein may mutually agree to from time to time. As compensation for his services under the Consulting Agreement, a portion of the equity awards held by Dr. Klickstein as of February 19, 2021 will continue to vest during the term of the Consulting Agreement.
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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: February 19, 2021 | ADICET BIO, INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Nick Harvey | |||||
| Nick Harvey | ||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||