SCKT 8-K
Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT)
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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.
Appointment of Independent Director
On July 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Socket Mobile, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Brent MacDonald to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately.
Mr. MacDonald previously served as a member of the Company's Board of Directors from 2016 to 2023. The Board has determined that Mr. MacDonald satisfies the independence requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards.
Mr. MacDonald will receive the Company's standard non-employee director compensation, which is described under the caption "Director Compensation" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026, which description is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. MacDonald will enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement, a copy of which was previously filed on January 27, 2009 as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-25904), and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board has not yet determined the committees of the Board on which Mr. MacDonald will serve.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. MacDonald and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. There are no family relationships between Mr. MacDonald and any director or executive officer of the Company. There are no transactions involving Mr. MacDonald requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
On July 15, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. MacDonald's appointment to the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release dated July 15, 2026 announcing the appointment of Mr. Brent MacDonald to the Company’s Board of Directors. |
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.
| SOCKET MOBILE, INC. | |||
| Date: July 15, 2026 | /s/ Lynn Zhao | ||
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Name: Lynn Zhao Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer | |||
Exhibit 99.1
SOCKET MOBILE APPOINTS FORMER DIRECTOR BRENT MACDONALD TO ITS BOARD
FREMONT, Calif., – July 15, 2026 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today announced the appointment of Brent MacDonald to its Board of Directors effective July 13, 2026.
Mr. MacDonald previously served on Socket Mobile's Board of Directors from 2016 to 2023, providing strategic guidance during a period of product innovation and market expansion. He was first appointed to the Board in June 2016 and served as an independent director until 2023.
"We are pleased to welcome Brent back to our Board of Directors," said Charlie Bass, Chairman of the Board. "Brent's familiarity with Socket Mobile, combined with his extensive business and financial leadership experience, will provide valuable insight as we execute our growth strategy and continue to enhance long-term shareholder value."
Mr. MacDonald said, "I am honored to rejoin the Socket Mobile Board. Having previously served on the Board, I have a deep appreciation for the Company's talented employees, innovative technology, and loyal customer base. I look forward to working with my fellow directors and management team to support Socket Mobile's continued growth and success."
Mr. MacDonald brings extensive executive leadership, finance, and public company governance experience. His previous service on Socket Mobile's Board provides valuable continuity and a strong understanding of the Company's strategy, operations, and markets as it enters its next phase of growth.
With Mr. MacDonald's appointment, Socket Mobile's Board of Directors consists of six members, four of whom are independent under Nasdaq listing standards, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to strong corporate governance and independent oversight.
About Socket Mobile, Inc.
Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile’s revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile’s cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com (AU, EMEA, UK). Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn , X, and keep up with our latest News and Updates (AU, EMEA, UK).
| Socket Mobile Investor Contact: |
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| Lynn Zhao |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| 510-933-3016 |
| [email protected] |
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