Energous Corp 8-K

What Happened
Energous Corporation (d/b/a Energous Wireless Power Solutions) filed a Form 8-K reporting that on January 12, 2026 the Board promoted Gregory Sadikoff to Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Sadikoff, age 41, will serve as the company’s principal accounting officer under SEC rules and regulations and his promotion is effective immediately.

Key Details

• Promotion effective January 12, 2026; 8-K filed January 16, 2026 (Item 5.02).
• Annual base salary: $201,600, subject to annual adjustment.
• Bonus eligibility: initially targeted at 40% of annual base salary; equity program eligibility also noted (both at company discretion).
• Mr. Sadikoff joined Energous’s finance/accounting team in February 2024 (most recently Vice President, Finance). Prior roles include Senior Finance Manager at Knightscope (May 2022–Feb 2024) and Controller at Compass Group (Aug 2018–May 2022). He holds a B.A. in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and is a California-licensed CPA.
• Company reported no family relationships or related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Why It Matters
This change names the officer responsible for the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls—important functions for investors monitoring financial transparency and compliance. The appointment is an internal promotion, signaling continuity in the finance team. Compensation terms (salary, bonus opportunity, equity eligibility) are disclosed but discretionary, so investors should watch future filings for any material changes or additional detail on financial reporting responsibilities.