Hawkeye Digital, Inc 8-K, filed Sep 8, 2026
Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (HWKE)
About this 8-K
Hawkeye Digital, Inc filed this 8-K on September 8, 2026, reporting on events of September 1, 2026.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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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. |
On September 1, 2026, Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an offer letter with David Wachsman (the “Wachsman Offer Letter”), the President of the Company, employing Mr. Wachsman on an at-will basis. Pursuant to the Wachsman Offer Letter, Mr. Wachsman will accrue an initial annual salary of $360,000, paid monthly at $30,000, less applicable taxes, deductions, and withholdings. Mr. Wachsman is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on the decision of the executive management and the board of directors of the Company. Mr. Wachsman’s salary will begin to accrue on September 1, 2026, and payment will be deferred until the funding for the Company’s business strategy is achieved.
Also on September 1, 2026, the Company entered into an offer letter with Quinton Byron Hamlett (the “Hamlett Offer Letter”), the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, employing Mr. Hamlett on an at-will basis as Vice President of the Company. Pursuant to the Hamlett Offer Letter, Mr. Hamlett will accrue an initial annual salary of $270,000, paid monthly at $22,500, less applicable taxes, deductions, and withholdings. Mr. Hamlett is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on the decision of the executive management and the board of directors of the Company. Mr. Hamlett’s salary will begin to accrue on September 1, 2026, and payment will be deferred until the funding for the Company’s business strategy is achieved.
The foregoing summaries of the Wachsman Offer Letter and the Hamlett Offer Letter are qualified in their entirety by reference to their respective texts, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 10.1 | Offer Letter, dated as of September 1, 2026, by and between Hawkeye Digital, Inc. and David Wachsman | |
| 10.2 | Offer Letter, dated as of September 1, 2026, by and between Hawkeye Digital, Inc. and Quinton Byron Hamlett | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: September 8, 2026 | By: | /s/ David Wachsman | |
| Name: | David Wachsman | ||
| Title: | President | ||
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Exhibit 10.1
September 1, 2026
David Wachsman
Dear David:
On behalf of Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (Hawkeye), we are pleased to offer you the position as President.
We anticipate your first day of employment to be on September 1, 2026. Your continued employment is contingent upon the completion of an application, acceptable references, receipt of satisfactory background checks, and proof of identification and work authorization. The background review may consist of reference checks, and a state and federal criminal background check. You hereby understand and acknowledge that unless otherwise defined by applicable law or set forth in an employment agreement, any employment relationship with Hawkeye is of an “at will” nature, which means that you may resign at any time and Hawkeye may discharge you at any time with or without cause, reason, or notice.
Your initial salary will be $360,000 annually, paid monthly at $30,000, less applicable taxes, deductions, and withholdings as required by law. Your salary will accrue until the Company completes its current fundraising. As a service to you, we require your participation in our direct deposit program. You are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on the decision of the Executive Management and the Board of Hawkeye.
Hawkeye will reimburse you for properly documented out-of-pocket expenses that you incur as part of fulfilling your duties to the extent that such expenses are reasonable and necessary and in conformity with Hawkeye’s then prevailing policies
Your medical insurance coverage, Aetna, will become effective January 1, 2027. The employee’s medical insurance coverage is funded completely by Hawkeye. Employees are free to add their dependents to the medical insurance, and the employee’s responsible for paying for any dependent coverage.
You will be eligible for three weeks of vacation per year.
The terms of this employment offer shall be defined in an employment letter between Hawkeye and you not later than January 1, 2027.
We look forward to working with you in achieving the continued success of Hawkeye. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
/s/ Martin Sumichrast
Martin Sumichrast
Chairman
Hawkeye Digital, Inc.
Agreed and Accepted:
/s/ David Wachsman
David Wachsman
Exhibit 10.2
September 1, 2026
Q. Byron Hamlett
Dear Byron:
On behalf of Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (Hawkeye), we are pleased to offer you the position of Vice President.
We anticipate your first day of employment to be on September 1, 2026. Your continued employment is contingent upon the completion of an application, acceptable references, receipt of satisfactory background checks, and proof of identification and work authorization. The background review may consist of reference checks and a state and federal criminal background check. You hereby understand and acknowledge that unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with Hawkeye is of an “at will” nature, which means that you may resign at any time and Hawkeye may discharge you at any time with or without cause, reason, or notice.
Your initial salary will be $270,000 annually, paid monthly at $22,500, less applicable taxes, deductions, and withholdings as required by law. Your salary will accrue until the Company completes its current fundraising. As a service to you, we require your participation in our direct deposit program. You are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on the decision of the Executive Management and the Board of Hawkeye.
Hawkeye will reimburse you for properly documented out-of-pocket expenses that you incur as part of fulfilling your duties to the extent that such expenses are reasonable and necessary and in conformity with Hawkeye’s then prevailing policies.
Your medical insurance coverage, Aetna, will become effective January 1, 2027. The employee’s medical insurance coverage is funded completely by Hawkeye. Employees are free to add their dependents to the medical insurance, and the employee’s responsible for paying for any dependent coverage.
You will be eligible for three weeks of vacation per year.
The terms of this employment offer shall be defined in an employment letter between Hawkeye and you not later than January 1, 2027.
We look forward to working with you in achieving the continued success of Hawkeye. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
/s/ Martin Sumichrast
Martin Sumichrast
Chairman
Hawkeye Digital, Inc.
Agreed and Accepted:
/s/ Q. Byron Hamlett
Q. Byron Hamlett