Astrotech announces immediate CFO resignation and separation talks

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Astrotech Corporation announced that Jennifer Canas resigned as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, effective immediately on October 17, 2025. The company reported her resignation under Item 5.02 of the Exchange Act.

Astrotech intends to negotiate a separation agreement with Ms. Canas that would outline certain separation benefits and include restrictive covenants in favor of the company. No additional management changes or financial details are included in this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 17, 2025

Astrotech Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		001-34426		91-1273737
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2105 Donley Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas				78758
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

(512) 485-9530

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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, $0.001 par value per share		ASTC		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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

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. ☐

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

On October 17, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), Jennifer Canas delivered notice to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Astrotech Corporation (the “Company”) that she is resigning from her position as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company, effective immediately. The Company intends to negotiate a separation agreement with Ms. Canas to set forth certain separation benefits for Ms. Canas and provide for certain restrictive covenants in favor of the Company.

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.

Date: October 23, 2025	Astrotech Corporation
	By:	/s/ Thomas B. Pickens III
		Name: Thomas B. Pickens III
		Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of the Board

FAQ

What did Astrotech (ASTC) disclose in its 8-K?

Astrotech reported the immediate resignation of Jennifer Canas as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, effective October 17, 2025.

Who resigned from Astrotech (ASTC) and which positions did they hold?

Jennifer Canas resigned from her roles as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.

When did the Astrotech (ASTC) CFO resignation become effective?

The resignation was effective immediately on October 17, 2025.

Does Astrotech plan a separation agreement with the departing CFO?

Yes. Astrotech intends to negotiate a separation agreement providing certain separation benefits and restrictive covenants in favor of the company.

What is Astrotech’s trading symbol and exchange?

Astrotech’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol ASTC.