SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.

SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC._September 29, 2025

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington , D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 2025, (September 29, 2025)

SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number: 0-31641


Ohio	31-1210318
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


2839 Charter Street, Columbus, Ohio	43228
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(614) 486-0261

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, without par value	SCIA	OTCQB

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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 29, 2025, SCI Engineered Materials (the “Company”) announced Gerald S. Blaskie, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary plans to retire in April 2026. Mr. Blaskie’s retirement is for personal reasons and not in connection with any known disagreement with the Company on any matter. A thorough search process will be completed prior to the retirement date culminating with a successor in place prior to his departure.

ITEM 9.01 Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release of SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. issued on September 29, 2025.

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.

SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.


September 29, 2025	By:	/s/ Jeremiah R. Young
	Jeremiah R. Young
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Contact: Robert Lentz

(614) 439-6006

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. CFO

Announces Retirement Plans

COLUMBUS, Ohio (September 29, 2025) SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI”)
(OTCQB: SCIA), a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for physical vapor deposition thin film applications, today announced Gerald (“Jerry”) S. Blaskie, 67, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire on April 1, 2026.

During Mr. Blaskie’s tenure at SCI he has been an integral member of the senior management team, including significant contributions to the Company’s financial management, building a solid finance team, and managing additional areas of the Company’s operations. Mr. Blaskie also serves as the Company’s Treasurer and Assistant Secretary.

Jerry Blaskie commented, “SCI has grown significantly during my 24-year tenure with the Company. During that time, I am pleased to have worked with management and the entire team to achieve important milestones. The Company is well positioned to continue implementing its long-term growth strategy and enhancing shareholder value. I look forward to achieving a smooth transition prior to my retirement.”

Jeremy Young, President and Chief Executive Officer, said “Jerry has continuously made important contributions to SCI for more than two decades, which are reflected in his financial leadership as well as commitment to sound financial systems and controls that will continue to benefit the Company. Throughout my tenure as President and CEO we have worked closely together to accelerate the Company’s growth and improve profitability. We wish him well in his future endeavors. A thorough search process will be completed prior to Jerry’s retirement date culminating with a successor in place prior to his departure.”

About SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.

SCI Engineered Materials is a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for PVD thin film applications and works closely with end users and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions. Additional information is available at www.sciengineeredmaterials.com or follow SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. at:

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