8-K

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): March 14, 2023

Smith Micro Software, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (412) 837-5300

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(e) On March 14, 2023, in connection with its ongoing review of its cost structure, Smith Micro Software, Inc. (the “Company”) implemented a 10% reduction in the base salaries of each of the members of its executive team, including without limitation the Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and its named executive officers, and in the quarterly fees payable to the Company’s non-employee directors. These reductions were made immediately effective. Executive salaries and non-employee director compensation will be restored to the amounts in effect immediately prior to such reduction at such time as the Company achieves profitability, on a non-GAAP basis, including the effects of the restored salaries and director compensation.

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 thereunto duly authorized.