SEC v. John Paul Waymack, No. LR-24271, District of Columbia (Sept. 18, 2018) — Press Release
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John Paul Waymack, No. 1:18-MC-128 (D.D.C. Sept. 18, 2018)
John Paul Waymack, Chairman and Chief Medical Officer of Kitov Pharmaceuticals, refused to comply with an SEC subpoena, prompting a subpoena enforcement action to compel his compliance in an investigation into potential insider trading and misstatements.
The SEC filed a subpoena enforcement action against John Paul Waymack, Chairman and Chief Medical Officer of Kitov Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Ltd., for refusing to comply with a June 2017 subpoena. The investigation, initiated by the Israel Securities Authority, relates to potential insider trading and misstatements in Kitov's public disclosures. No specific dollar amounts or monetary penalties were mentioned in the enforcement action.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a subpoena enforcement action against John Paul Waymack, Chairman and Chief Medical Officer of Kitov Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Ltd., for refusing to comply with a June 2017 subpoena. The subpoena relates to an investigation by the Israel Securities Authority into potential insider trading and misstatements in Kitov's public disclosures, which include filings with the SEC and listings on both the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Waymack has repeatedly declined to produce materials or appear for testimony, prompting the SEC to seek a court order compelling compliance. The SEC emphasized the relevance of the requested information to the foreign investigation but explicitly stated it had not determined that Waymack or Kitov violated U.S. securities laws. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on September 17, 2018. The SEC's action seeks only compliance with the subpoena, and no monetary penalties or formal charges were alleged. The investigation is ongoing, with the SEC assisting the Israel Securities Authority in its inquiry.
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SEC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against John Paul Waymack Litigation Release No. 24271 / September 18, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission v. John Paul Waymack, Misc. Actio, No. 1:18-MC-128 (RMC) (D.D.C. filed September 17, 2018) The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a subpoena enforcement action against John Paul Waymack, seeking an order directing him to comply with an investigative subpoena for documents and testimony. According to the application and supporting papers, which were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the SEC is collecting information that it deems pertinent to a request for assistance by the Israel Securities Authority. The Israel Securities Authority is investigating possible violations of Israeli law arising from potential insider trading and potential misstatements in the public disclosures of Kitov Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Ltd. Kitov is a foreign private issuer that has made relevant regulatory filings with the Commission, including an annual report on Form 20-F. Kitov securities are listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (ticker: KTOV). Kitov American Depository Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market exchange. Waymack serves as Kitov's Chairman and Chief Medical Officer. On June 15, 2017, the SEC issued a subpoena for documents and testimony from Waymack. Waymack has since refused to produce any documents and to appear for testimony. As stated in the SEC's application, a subpoena enforcement action is appropriate where the information sought from the witness is relevant to the investigation. The application does not reflect a determination by the SEC or its staff that Waymack or Kitov Pharmaceuticals has violated any provisions of the federal securities laws or any provisions at issue in the Israel Securities Authority's investigation. Application Memo
SEC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against John Paul Waymack Litigation Release No. 24271 / September 18, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission v. John Paul Waymack, Misc. Actio, No. 1:18-MC-128 (RMC) (D.D.C. filed September 17, 2018) The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a subpoena enforcement action against John Paul Waymack, seeking an order directing him to comply with an investigative subpoena for documents and testimony. According to the application and supporting papers, which were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the SEC is collecting information that it deems pertinent to a request for assistance by the Israel Securities Authority. The Israel Securities Authority is investigating possible violations of Israeli law arising from potential insider trading and potential misstatements in the public disclosures of Kitov Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Ltd. Kitov is a foreign private issuer that has made relevant regulatory filings with the Commission, including an annual report on Form 20-F. Kitov securities are listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (ticker: KTOV). Kitov American Depository Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market exchange. Waymack serves as Kitov's Chairman and Chief Medical Officer. On June 15, 2017, the SEC issued a subpoena for documents and testimony from Waymack. Waymack has since refused to produce any documents and to appear for testimony. As stated in the SEC's application, a subpoena enforcement action is appropriate where the information sought from the witness is relevant to the investigation. The application does not reflect a determination by the SEC or its staff that Waymack or Kitov Pharmaceuticals has violated any provisions of the federal securities laws or any provisions at issue in the Israel Securities Authority's investigation. Application Memo