Earth Science Tech CFO Ernesto Flores resigns

The company said Flores’s resignation was not the result of a disagreement concerning its operations, policies or practices.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Earth Science Tech, Inc. reported that Ernesto L. Flores resigned effective October 25, 2026, as Chief Financial Officer, a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Board’s Compensation Committee. Effective October 25, 2026, Chief Executive Officer Giorgio R. Saumat is serving as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis until a successor is appointed. Flores advised the company that he will remain available as a consultant to assist with completing the independent auditor’s review of, and filing of, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Terms

principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, Compensation Committee, independent auditor’s review

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principal financial officer financial

"serve as the Company’s principal financial officer"

The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.

principal accounting officer financial

"principal accounting officer on an interim basis"

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

Compensation Committee financial

"member of the Board’s Compensation Committee"

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

independent auditor’s review financial

"completing the independent auditor’s review"

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Who is serving as interim principal financial officer at ETST?

Effective October 25, 2026, Chief Executive Officer Giorgio R. Saumat is serving as Earth Science Tech’s interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer until a successor is appointed.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 25, 2026

Commission File No. 000-55000

EARTH SCIENCE TECH, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

florida		45-4267181
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

8950 SW 74th CT

Suite 1401

Miami, FL 33156, USA

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(305) 724-5684

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 $0.001 par value		ETST		OTCQB

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:

	☐	Written communication 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))

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 October 25, 2026, Ernesto L. Flores notified Earth Science Tech, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective October 25, 2026. At the time of his resignation, Mr. Flores served as a member of the Board’s Compensation Committee.

Mr. Flores’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Flores for his service.

Mr. Flores has advised the Company that, following his resignation, he will remain available as a consultant to assist with completing the independent auditor’s review of, and the filing of, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Effective October 25, 2026, Giorgio R. Saumat, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis until a successor is appointed.

A copy of Mr. Flores’s resignation letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 17.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits – The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit No.		Description
17.1		Resignation letter of Ernesto L. Flores, dated October 25, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

	EARTH SCIENCE TECH, INC.
Dated: October 26, 2026	By:	/s/ Giorgio R. Saumat
		Giorgio R. Saumat
	Its:	CEO and Chairman of the Board

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Other Documents

• EX-17.1 EX-17.1 4.3 KB
• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 21.8 KB