ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) boosts CFO annual base salary starting 2026

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ACCESS Newswire Inc. reported a compensation change for its Chief Financial Officer, Steven Knerr. Effective January 1, 2026, his annual base salary will increase from $200,000 to $245,000, as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on December 16, 2025. The company states that no other terms of his employment or his existing Executive Employment Agreement dated September 16, 2024 were changed.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2025

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ACCESS Newswire Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware		1-10185		26-1331503
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Glenwood Drive, Suite 1001, Raleigh, NC 27603

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888) 808-ACCS (2227)

N/A

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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, par value $0.001		ACCS		NYSE American

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

Compensatory Arrangements for Existing Officers and Director

On December 16, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of ACCESS Newswire Inc. (the “Company”) agreed to increase the annual base salary of Steven Knerr, who serves as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, from $200,000 to $245,000 beginning as of January 1, 2026. No other changes were made to Mr. Knerr’s employment relationship with the Company or his Executive Employment Agreement with the Company dated September 16, 2024.

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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.

	ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Date: December 19, 2025	By:	/s/ Brian R. Balbirnie
		Brian R. Balbirnie
		Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What executive compensation change did ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS) disclose?

The company disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Steven Knerr, will receive an increase in annual base salary from $200,000 to $245,000 starting January 1, 2026.

When does the new CFO salary for ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS) take effect?

The new annual base salary for CFO Steven Knerr becomes effective on January 1, 2026, following approval by the Compensation Committee on December 16, 2025.

Did ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS) change any other terms of the CFO’s employment?

No. The company states that no other changes were made to Mr. Knerr’s employment relationship or his Executive Employment Agreement dated September 16, 2024.

Who approved the CFO salary increase at ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS)?

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of ACCESS Newswire Inc. approved the increase in CFO Steven Knerr’s annual base salary.

Which executive signed the 8-K related to the CFO compensation change at ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS)?

The report was signed on behalf of ACCESS Newswire Inc. by Brian R. Balbirnie, who serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.