CLB 8-K
Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/ (CLB)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.
On August 19, 2026, Kwaku Temeng verbally notified the Board of Directors of Core Laboratories Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign as a director of the Company effective October 1, 2026. Subsequently, on August 25, 2026, Mr. Temeng confirmed his resignation by letter addressed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Temeng serves as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee.
As stated in his letter, Mr. Temeng’s resignation was due to a disagreement with the Board of Directors regarding the strategic direction of the Company and certain governance practices.
The Board of Directors believes that Mr. Temeng’s primary disagreement involves the manner in which the Company is conducting succession planning within the organization, a process supported by a majority of the members of the Board. With respect to strategic direction, the Board of Directors believes Mr. Temeng has concerns with the Company’s research priorities.
A copy of Mr. Temeng’s resignation letter to the Board of Directors is filed as Exhibit 17.1 to this Form 8-K. The Company provided Mr. Temeng with a copy of this Form 8-K and an opportunity to state whether he agrees with the statements herein and, if not, the respects in which he disagrees.
Throughout his more than five years of service on the Board, the Company has appreciated Mr. Temeng’s contributions, commitment and leadership.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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17.1 Letter dated August 25, 2026 from Mr. Temeng to the Board of Directors of Core Laboratories Inc.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: August 25, 2026 |
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/s/ Mark D. Tattoli |
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Mark D. Tattoli |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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Exhibit 17.1
August 25, 2026
Board of Directors
Core Laboratories LP
6316 Windfern Road
Houston, TX 77040
Dear Board Members,
I write to inform you of my decision to resign from my position as a member of the Board of Directors of Core Laboratories, where I am the chairman of the Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee, and member of the Compensation Committee. I intend my resignation to be effective on October 1, 2026.
This decision to resign has been a very difficult one, as I have genuinely benefited from, and enjoyed my association with, a seasoned group of directors. I have however had some concerns about governance and strategic direction. These are issues that have been difficult for me to navigate, and I have therefore made the determination that my departure would be in the best interest of the company.
I am thankful for the opportunity to serve on the board, and for the insights that I gained during my tenure. I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will make myself available to supporting the company’s mission. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in a different capacity.
Sincerely,
/s/ Kwaku Temeng