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Verrica Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference

Key Takeaway: Verrica Pharmaceuticals announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, scheduled for September 14, 2026. CEO Jayson Rieger will present at the event, highlighting the company's commitment to engaging with investors. Verrica focuses on developing treatments for dermatological diseases, including skin cancers and molluscum contagiosum.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Verrica Pharmaceuticals is participating in a notable investment conference.
  • The company is focused on developing treatments for dermatological diseases.
  • CEO Jayson Rieger will present, indicating strong leadership engagement.
  • The webcast allows for broader access to investors and stakeholders.

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Best trade, last catalyst
+177%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
24.2%
average across 7 past catalysts
Cash runway
~3 mo
High dilution risk
Lead asset
Part 1: VP-315 3 Day Dosing/Week
Phase 2 · Basal Cell Carcinoma

Full Press Release Details

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers, today announced that Jayson Rieger, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 28 th Annual Global Investment Conference.

H.C. Wainwright 28 th Annual Global Investment Conference Event details: Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 Time: 1:00pm ET Location: New York, NY

Participants may access a live webcast of the event by clicking the link here.
The webcast can also be accessed in the Investors/Presentations & Events section of the Verrica website at www.verrica.com. A replay of the webcast will be posted shortly after the presentation and will be available for 90 days following the event.
About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. Verrica is a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatological diseases, including skin cancers. Verrica’s product YCANTH ® (VP-102) (cantharidin), is the first and only healthcare professional-administered treatment approved by the FDA to treat adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection affecting approximately 6 million people in the United States, primarily children. YCANTH ® (VP-102) is also in development to treat common warts, the largest remaining unmet need in medical dermatology. Verrica has also entered a worldwide license agreement with Lytix Biopharma ASA to develop and commercialize VP-315 (ruxotemitide, formerly known as LTX-315 and VP-LTX-315) for non-melanoma skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. For more information, visit www.verrica.com.

John J Kirby Interim Chief Financial Officer jkirby@verrica.com

Kevin Gardner LifeSci Advisors kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the H.C. Wainwright conference?

The H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference is on September 14, 2026.

Who will present at the conference?

Jayson Rieger, PhD, MBA, President and CEO of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, will present.

How can I access the conference webcast?

The live webcast can be accessed via the Verrica website or the provided link.

What is YCANTH (VP-102)?

YCANTH (VP-102) is an FDA-approved treatment for molluscum contagiosum.

What is Verrica's focus in dermatology?

Verrica focuses on developing treatments for skin cancers and dermatological diseases.

Last updated: Sep 8, 2026