AquaBounty (NASDAQ: AQB) legal chief to resign Aug 22, 2025 and key roles

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. reported that Angela Olsen has voluntarily resigned from her positions as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. She gave notice on August 14, 2025, with her departure effective August 22, 2025.

The company states that Ms. Olsen has confirmed her decision is not due to any disagreement with AquaBounty or with its operations, policies, or practices. No additional leadership or financial changes are described in this report.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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) August 14, 2025

AquaBounty Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-36426	04-3156167
(State or other jurisdiction ‎of incorporation)	(Commission ‎File Number)	(IRS Employer ‎Identification No.)

233 Ayer Road, Suite 4, Harvard, Massachusetts

(Address of principal executive offices)

01451

(Zip Code)

978-648-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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:

o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	AQB	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined 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    o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark 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.    o

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

Angela Olsen provided notice of her voluntary resignation as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary on August 14, 2025, effective August 22, 2025. Ms. Olsen has confirmed that her departure is not due to a disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
				Description
104				Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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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.

		AquaBounty Technologies, Inc.
		(Registrant)
Date: August 15, 2025		/s/ David A. Frank
		David A. Frank
		Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What executive change did AquaBounty (AQB) disclose in this 8-K?

AquaBounty disclosed that Angela Olsen is voluntarily resigning from her roles as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary.

When will Angela Olsen’s resignation from AquaBounty (AQB) take effect?

Angela Olsen’s resignation is effective August 22, 2025, following notice provided on August 14, 2025.

Did AquaBounty (AQB) indicate any disagreement behind Angela Olsen’s departure?

No. The company states that Angela Olsen has confirmed her departure is not due to a disagreement with the company or its operations, policies, or practices.

Which positions is Angela Olsen leaving at AquaBounty (AQB)?

She is leaving her roles as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary.

Does the AquaBounty (AQB) filing name a replacement for Angela Olsen?

The filing does not identify any replacement for Angela Olsen in her roles at the time of this report.

What SEC form did AquaBounty (AQB) use to report this leadership change?

AquaBounty reported the leadership change on a Form 8-K under the item covering departures of certain officers and related matters.