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Viskase Holdings (ENZN) elevates Blecic to CFO and King to EVP

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Viskase Holdings, Inc. has promoted long-time finance executive Michael Blecic to Chief Financial Officer, effective April 10, 2026. Blecic, age 57, has worked at the company’s subsidiary since 1995 and has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer since February 2013, roles he will retain.

The interim Chief Financial Officer engagement with Mackenzie Stender through Silverman Consulting, Inc. ended as of the same date. Viskase also appointed Joseph D. King as Executive Vice President while he continues as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Neither Blecic nor King will receive additional compensation beyond normal annual merit increases for these new titles.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
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Effective date of appointments April 10, 2026 Date Michael Blecic became CFO and Joseph D. King became Executive Vice President
Michael Blecic age 57 years Age of newly appointed Chief Financial Officer
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"appointed Michael Blecic to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer"
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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): April 10, 2026

 

VISKASE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

 

000-12957

(Commission File Number)

 

22-2372868

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

333 East Butterfield Road, Suite 400,

Lombard, Illinois

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

60148

(Zip Code)

 

(630) 874-0700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(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:

 

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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
None   N/A   N/A

 

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

 

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer; Appointment of Executive Vice President

 

On April 10, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Viskase Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Michael Blecic to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 10, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Blecic, age 57, has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer of Viskase Companies, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Viskase Companies”), since February 2013. Mr. Blecic joined Viskase Companies in 1995 and has served in numerous positions over his tenure with Viskase Companies. Mr. Blecic will continue to serve as the Company’s Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer in addition to his service as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Other than his eligibility for an annual merit increase due to his continued employment with the Company, Mr. Blecic will not be entitled to additional compensation in connection with his appointment as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

 

In connection with Mr. Blecic’s appointment, as of the Effective Date, Mr. Mackenzie Stender’s service as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Viskase Companies through Silverman Consulting, Inc. was terminated.

 

There were no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Blecic and any other person pursuant to which he was selected to serve as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Blecic does not have any family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

In addition, effective as of April 10, 2026, Joseph D. King was appointed as Executive Vice President of the Company. Mr. King currently serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company. Mr. King will continue to serve as the Company’s General Counsel and Secretary. Other than his eligibility for an annual merit increase due to his continued employment with the Company, Mr. King will not be entitled to additional compensation in connection with his appointment.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  VISKASE HOLDINGS, INC.
  (Registrant)
Date: April 15, 2026    
  By: /s/ Joseph D. King
  Name: Joseph D. King
  Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

 

 

FAQ

What executive leadership changes were disclosed by ENZN (Viskase Holdings)?

Viskase Holdings promoted Michael Blecic to Chief Financial Officer and appointed Joseph D. King as Executive Vice President, both effective April 10, 2026. Blecic retains his roles as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, while King continues as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

Who is Michael Blecic, the new CFO at ENZN (Viskase Holdings)?

Michael Blecic is a 57-year-old long-tenured finance executive who joined Viskase Companies in 1995. Since February 2013 he has served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer and will continue in those positions while also serving as Chief Financial Officer of Viskase Holdings.

Will ENZN’s new CFO Michael Blecic receive additional compensation?

Michael Blecic will not receive extra compensation specifically for becoming Chief Financial Officer. He remains eligible for an annual merit increase tied to his continued employment, but the company states there is no separate incremental pay connected to his appointment to the CFO role.

What role was Joseph D. King given at ENZN (Viskase Holdings)?

Joseph D. King was appointed Executive Vice President of Viskase Holdings effective April 10, 2026. He will continue serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, combining his existing legal and corporate responsibilities with broader executive leadership duties under the new title.

Did ENZN’s interim CFO arrangement change with these appointments?

Yes. With Michael Blecic’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer effective April 10, 2026, the interim CFO service provided by Mackenzie Stender through Silverman Consulting, Inc. was terminated. This reflects a transition from an interim external arrangement to a permanent internal finance leadership appointment.

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