Cingulate (NASDAQ: CINGW) discloses termination of EVP and COO Laurie Myers

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cingulate Inc. reported that on August 7, 2025, the employment of Laurie A. Myers, its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, terminated. This means a key operating leadership role at the company is now vacant, and the company may need to adjust responsibilities or appoint a successor to oversee day-to-day operations and execution.

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Corporate governance analyst

Cingulate reports the departure of its Executive Vice President and COO.

The company disclosed that the employment of Laurie A. Myers, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, terminated on August 7, 2025. The filing does not describe the circumstances, severance terms, or any succession plan, so the main confirmed fact is the vacancy of a senior operating role.

For a company like Cingulate Inc., the COO typically oversees execution of strategy, operations, and cross‑functional coordination. A change at this level can affect continuity of projects and internal processes, depending on how quickly responsibilities are reassigned.

Subsequent company disclosures may identify an interim or permanent replacement and clarify how operational oversight is being handled after August 7, 2025. Those details would help investors understand how leadership responsibilities are being redistributed.

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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 7, 2025

CINGULATE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-40874		86-3825535
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

1901 W. 47^th Place

Kansas City, KS 66205

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(913) 942-2300

(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 exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		CING		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Capital Market)
Warrants, exercisable for common stock		CINGW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Capital Market)

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 August 7, 2025, the employment of Laurie A. Myers, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cingulate Inc., terminated.

SIGNATURE

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.

	CINGULATE INC.
Dated: August 8, 2025	By:	/s/ Shane J. Schaffer
	Name:	Shane J. Schaffer
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did Cingulate Inc. (CINGW) disclose?

On August 7, 2025, the employment of Laurie A. Myers, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cingulate Inc., terminated.

What position did Laurie A. Myers hold at Cingulate Inc. (CINGW)?

Laurie A. Myers served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cingulate Inc. until her employment terminated on August 7, 2025.

Does Cingulate Inc. explain why the COOs employment terminated?

The disclosure states only that the employment of Laurie A. Myers terminated on August 7, 2025, and does not provide reasons or additional terms in the provided content.

Who signed the Cingulate Inc. 8-K reporting the COOs departure?

The report was signed on behalf of Cingulate Inc. by Shane J. Schaffer, who is identified as the companys Chief Executive Officer.

What stock and warrants are listed for Cingulate Inc. (CINGW)?

Cingulate Inc. lists Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (symbol CING) and warrants exercisable for common stock (symbol CINGW) on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

Is Cingulate Inc. classified as an emerging growth company?

Yes, the company indicates it is an emerging growth company under applicable SEC rules.