GWHT 8-K
ESS Tech, Inc. (GWHT)
8-K
2026-06-18
For: 2026-06-12
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June 18, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Resignation of Director
On June 12, 2026, Rich Hossfeld notified ESS Tech, Inc. (the “Company”) that he is resigning from the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company and Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), effective as of June 12, 2026. Raffi Garabedian will replace Mr. Hossfeld on the Audit Committee, effective as of June 12, 2026.
The resignation of Mr. Hossfeld was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
The Company is grateful for Mr. Hossfeld’s years of service and valuable contributions to the Company.
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: June 18, 2026
| ESS TECH, INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Kate Suhadolnik | ||||
| Name: | Kate Suhadolnik | ||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||||