Every 8-K that Cyngn Inc. (CYN) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Cyngn Inc. reported Q2 2026 results showing early revenue traction but continued significant losses. Q2 2026 revenue was $144,459, up from $33,726 a year earlier, and six‑month revenue reached $249,032 versus $80,878 in the prior‑year period, primarily from EAS software subscriptions on DriveMod Tugger deployments.
Total costs and expenses rose to $6.9 million in Q2 and $13.9 million for six months, driven mainly by higher R&D from a change in the accounting estimate for capitalized software and higher G&A, including director cash compensation and marketing. Net loss widened to $6.4 million for Q2 and $12.8 million year‑to‑date, though loss per share narrowed due to a larger share count.
Cyngn ended June 30, 2026 with $39.7 million in unrestricted cash and short‑term investments, working capital of $41.3 million, total stockholders’ equity of $44.6 million, and no debt, supported by recent at‑the‑market and public equity offerings. Management streamlined the organization, expanded AI‑enabled tools, refocused commercial efforts around DriveMod Tugger, and highlighted potential regulatory tailwinds as U.S. policy limits certain foreign autonomous robotics imports.
Cyngn Inc. reported a leadership change in its sales organization. On July 24, 2026, Martin Petraitis, who served as Vice President of Sales and was a named executive officer, was terminated from his position with the company, effective the same date. The company expressed appreciation for his contributions and extended best wishes for his future endeavors.
Cyngn Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results showing early commercial traction but ongoing heavy investment. Revenue was $104,573, up from $47,152 a year earlier, mainly from software subscriptions on DriveMod tugger deployments. The company’s autonomous missions completed grew over 127% year over year and autonomous driving time increased over 60%, reflecting deeper use at customer sites and new deployments in manufacturing and agriculture.
Total costs and expenses rose to $7.0 million from $5.3 million, driven by higher general and administrative and research and development spending. Net loss widened to $(6.5) million from $(3.9) million, with loss per share of $(0.59) versus $(3.40), on a much larger share count. Cyngn ended March 31, 2026 with $44.4 million in unrestricted cash and short-term investments, up from $34.7 million at year-end, supported by a $9.65 million registered direct offering and other equity issuances, and reported no debt. Management believes this liquidity extends its runway to 2028 as it pursues larger enterprise opportunities.
Cyngn Inc. has changed its independent auditor. The Audit Committee and Board approved the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the new independent registered public accounting firm and dismissed the prior firm, CBIZ CPAs P.C., effective April 3, 2026. The company states there were no disagreements with CBIZ on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope or procedures during the year ended December 31, 2025 and through the dismissal date. Cyngn also filed as an exhibit a letter from CBIZ to the SEC confirming its position on these disclosures.
Cyngn Inc. reported 2025 fourth quarter and full-year results showing expanding autonomous vehicle deployments but modest revenue and ongoing losses. Full-year 2025 revenue was $218,976, down from $368,138 in 2024, while net loss narrowed to $23.5 million from $33.3 million, helped by favorable warrant-related accounting.
Fourth quarter 2025 revenue was $68,100 compared to $306,400 a year earlier, with higher operating expenses driven mainly by research and development after a change in capitalized software treatment. Q4 net loss improved to $5.7 million from $16.1 million, reflecting much better other income.
Cyngn ended 2025 with $34.7 million in unrestricted cash and short-term investments, up from $23.6 million, and total stockholders’ equity of $38.8 million versus a deficit of $1.0 million the prior year, with no debt outstanding. Management highlighted tripled DriveMod Tugger bookings, expansion into agriculture through Chandler Automation, and growing multi-vehicle deployments with enterprise and Fortune 100 customers.
Cyngn Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement for a registered direct offering of 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock or Pre-Funded Warrants at $1.93 per share (or $1.92999 per Pre-Funded Warrant), generating aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $9.65 million. The company reports net proceeds of about $8.8 million after fees and expenses, which it plans to use for general corporate purposes, including working capital. Aegis Capital Corp. acted as exclusive placement agent, receiving a 7% cash fee on gross proceeds and expense reimbursement. Following completion of the offering and assuming full exercise of all Pre-Funded Warrants, Cyngn will have 16,896,493 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
Cyngn Inc. changed how it pays its independent, non-employee directors and approved a major bonus for its chief executive. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, each independent director will receive $250,000 per year in cash, paid as quarterly installments of $62,500, replacing the prior mix of cash and equity. The all-cash structure will stay in place until the Board, following a recommendation from the Compensation Committee, decides equity awards are practicable again.
The Board also approved one-time cash payments of $200,000 each to directors Karen Macleod and James McDonnell instead of equity grants for fiscal year 2025. In addition, the Compensation Committee granted Cyngn’s CEO, Lior Tal, a total cash bonus for fiscal year 2025 of $1,640,000, made up of a $640,000 regular bonus and a $1,000,000 special bonus.
Cyngn Inc. has appointed Ran Makavy to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, to fill an existing vacancy. He will serve as a Class III director until the company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, when he will stand for election with the other Class III directors.
Makavy is also becoming Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation and Audit Committees. The company highlights his roughly 30 years of engineering and product management experience, including founding Snaptu, senior roles at Facebook and Lyft, and extensive startup investing.
Cyngn states there is no arrangement with any person related to his appointment and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. He will be paid under the company’s standard compensation policies for non-employee directors, as previously described in Cyngn’s definitive proxy statement.
Cyngn Inc. reported that its Board of Directors unanimously approved and adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective January 27, 2026. The changes are described as improving corporate governance by adding a detailed framework for director qualifications, refining the process and timing for advance-notice director nominations, and clarifying how stockholder meetings may be conducted by remote communication.
Cyngn Inc. (CYN) filed a current report to announce that it released financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued a press release on November 18, 2025, and attached the full text as Exhibit 99.1. The disclosure is furnished rather than filed, meaning it is provided for information purposes and is not automatically incorporated into other securities law filings.
Cyngn Inc. (CYN) announced non‑reliance on prior financial statements and will restate its 2024 audited results and 2025 Q1–Q2 interim results due to an error in accounting for Series A and Series B warrants issued under a December 2024 purchase agreement.
The company estimates an increase to warrant liability of $12.7 million, a corresponding decrease to equity of $12.7 million, and a reclassification on the 2024 cash flow statement from operating to financing activities. Cyngn expects to recognize a loss on issuance of approximately $2.3 million and offering-related issuance costs of approximately $1.7 million as of December 31, 2024. For the affected quarters, the estimated impact is an increase of $402 thousand to additional paid‑in capital and a decrease of $3.7 million in net loss. The company states there is no impact on total cash, revenue, or operating performance.
Management identified an additional material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and plans remediation, including engaging a third‑party expert, with completion targeted by Q1 2026. Cyngn will file an amended 2024 Form 10‑K and include restated Q1 and Q2 2025 results within the Q3 2025 Form 10‑Q. The Audit Committee discussed these matters with the company’s independent auditor. The Compensation Committee determined no recovery is required under the clawback policy.
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.
Cyngn Inc. rescheduled its 2025 Annual Meeting to December 3, 2025, after canceling the meeting previously set for October 6, 2025. Because the new date is more than 30 days after the prior year’s meeting anniversary, prior submission deadlines no longer apply.
Shareholder proposals or director nominations must be received no later than four calendar days following the date of this report and must comply with SEC rules and the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws. The record date and proposals to be considered will be detailed in the forthcoming Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A.
Cyngn Inc. filed an update stating that it has canceled its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, which had been scheduled for October 6, 2025. The company previously filed a definitive proxy statement on August 19, 2025 for that meeting. Cyngn plans to reschedule the annual meeting at a later date and will file a new proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the rescheduled meeting.
Cyngn Inc. disclosed an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Aegis Capital Corp. dated September 5, 2025, which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of its Form S-3 filed the same day. Legal opinion and consent from Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP are incorporated by reference (Exhibits 5.1/23.1). The filing identifies the company’s common stock trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol CYN. The filing is brief and primarily lists the agreement and related legal exhibits rather than disclosing specific economic terms, issuance amounts, or planned sales timing.
Cyngn Inc. filed a Form 8-K disclosing the appointment-related documents for Natalie Russell. The filing lists an Offer Letter dated August 12, 2025 and a Severance and Change of Control Agreement dated August 12, 2025, and it attaches a Press Release dated August 14, 2025. The company’s common stock trades under the symbol CYN on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The exhibit index indicates these agreements and the press release are included as exhibits to the current report.