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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 19, 2026 (October 16, 2026)
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PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY NETWORK, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-35824
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80-0900177
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 2120, Chicago, Illinois 60603
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(312) 614-0950
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which
registered
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Common Stock, $.0001 par value
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IPDN
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The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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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 checkmark 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 Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Departure of Director
On October 16, 2026, Shaikh Ali Sultan Al Nuaimi notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as a member of the Board, effective October 30, 2026. Mr. Al Nuaimi had served as a director of the Company since November 2025. His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board regarding the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Professional Diversity Network, Inc.
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Date: October 19, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Yiran Gu
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Name:
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Yiran Gu
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Title:
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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