authID (NASDAQ: AUID) adjusts board seat and audit committee post

Q: Did authID (AUID) report any disagreements related to the director resignation?

No, authID explicitly states that Shrikrishna Venkataraman’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company, its management, the Board, or any Board committee on matters relating to operations, policies, or practices.

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(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

authID Inc. reported changes to its Board of Directors. On May 5, 2026, director Shrikrishna Venkataraman resigned from the Board and all Board committees, effective immediately, citing personal reasons tied to new professional commitments. The company states his resignation did not involve any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

On May 11, 2026, the Board appointed existing independent director Kunal Mehta to the Audit Committee, effective immediately, filling the vacancy created by Mr. Venkataraman’s departure. Mr. Mehta continues to serve as a member of the Board.

8-K Event Classification

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

1 item

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.

Key Figures

Director resignation effective date: May 5, 2026 Audit Committee appointment date: May 11, 2026

2 metrics

Director resignation effective date May 5, 2026 Resignation of Shrikrishna Venkataraman from Board and committees

Audit Committee appointment date May 11, 2026 Appointment of Kunal Mehta to Audit Committee

Key Terms

Board of Directors, Audit Committee, independent director, Emerging growth Company

4 terms

Board of Directors financial

"resignation as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”)"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Audit Committee financial

"to serve as a member of the Audit Committee, effective immediately"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

independent director financial

"the Board appointed Kunal Mehta, an existing independent director of the Company"

An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.

Emerging growth Company regulatory

"Emerging growth Company Item 5.02 Departure of Directors"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/11/2026 - 05:15 PM

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): May 5, 2026

authID Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-40747		46-2069547
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1580 N. Logan St., Suite 660, Unit 51767, Denver, Colorado 80222

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

516-274-8700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	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		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock par value $0.0001 per share		AUID		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 ☒

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 May 5, 2026, Shrikrishna Venkataraman notified authID Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and as a member of all committees of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Venkataraman’s decision to resign was for personal reasons, specifically to dedicate additional time to his new professional commitments. His resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its management, the Board, or any committee of the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

On May 11, 2026, the Board appointed Kunal Mehta, an existing independent director of the Company, to serve as a member of the Audit Committee, effective immediately, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Venkataraman’s resignation. Mr. Mehta will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

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.

	authID Inc.

Date: May 11, 2026	By:	/s/ Edward Sellitto
	Name:	Edward Sellitto
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What board change did authID (AUID) disclose in this 8-K?

authID disclosed that director Shrikrishna Venkataraman resigned from the Board and all Board committees effective May 5, 2026. The company states his decision was for personal reasons and was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

Why did Shrikrishna Venkataraman resign from authID (AUID)’s Board?

He resigned for personal reasons, specifically to dedicate more time to new professional commitments. authID states his resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company, its management, the Board, or its committees on operational or policy matters.

Who filled the audit committee vacancy at authID (AUID)?

On May 11, 2026, authID’s Board appointed existing independent director Kunal Mehta to the Audit Committee, effective immediately. He fills the vacancy created by Shrikrishna Venkataraman’s resignation and continues to serve as a member of the Board.

When did the authID (AUID) director resignation and new appointment take effect?

Shrikrishna Venkataraman’s resignation from the Board and all committees was effective May 5, 2026. The Board appointed Kunal Mehta to the Audit Committee effective May 11, 2026, to fill the resulting vacancy.

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