Cyngn announces VP departure; company notes no disagreement

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Cyngn Inc. (CYN) reported a leadership change. On October 22, 2025, the company announced that Ben Landen, Vice President of Business Operations, resigned, effective October 24, 2025.

The company stated that Mr. Landen’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. Cyngn thanked him for his contributions and wished him well in future endeavors.

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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): October 22, 2025

CYNGN INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware		001-40932		46-2007094
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)				Identification No.)

1344 Terra Bella

Mountain View, CA 94043

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(650) 924-5905

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

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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		CYN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (The 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 (§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 mart 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 22, 2025, Ben Landen, Vice President of Business Operations of Cyngn Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from his position with the Company, effective October 24, 2025. Mr. Landen’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.

The Company wishes Mr. Landen all the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his contributions to the Company.

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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.

Date: October 24, 2025

	CYNGN INC.
	By:	/s/ Natalie Russell
		Natalie Russell
		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Cyngn (CYN) announce in this 8-K?

Cyngn disclosed that Vice President of Business Operations Ben Landen resigned.

When is Ben Landen’s resignation effective at Cyngn (CYN)?

His resignation is effective on October 24, 2025.

Was there any disagreement related to Ben Landen’s departure from Cyngn (CYN)?

The company stated his resignation was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.

When did Cyngn (CYN) report the leadership change?

The company reported it on October 22, 2025.

What position did Ben Landen hold at Cyngn (CYN)?

He was the Vice President of Business Operations.

Did Cyngn (CYN) name a replacement for the VP role?

The disclosure did not name a replacement.