Harmony Biosciences CEO Dayno to retire, COO to take over; shares fall

By Reuters News

** Shares of Harmony Biosciences HRMY.O fall nearly 4% to $38.79

** Co says COO Peter Anastasiou will become president and CEO on Jan 1, 2027

** Anastasiou succeeds Jeffrey Dayno, CEO since 2023, who will retire and leave the board on Dec 31

** Anastasiou previously led Capsida Biotherapeutics as CEO for nearly four years

** Co reaffirms FY26 WAKIX net revenue forecast of $1.0 bln-$1.04 bln; says BP-205 MAD study data remain on track for Q4

** 7 of 11 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or above, 3 "hold" and 1 "sell"; median PT - $50 - data compiled by LSEG

** As of last close, stock has risen 7.64% YTD

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