Laser Photonics names Timothy Peterman acting CFO

Q: What executive change did LASE announce on September 8, 2026?

Laser Photonics Corp announced that Timothy A. Peterman was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer on September 8, 2026, and that Ralph Venegas returned to his prior position as Vice President of Finance and Reporting.

Q: What is Timothy A. Peterman’s recent background before joining LASE as Acting CFO?

Before joining Laser Photonics, Timothy A. Peterman served as CFO and COO of The J. Peterman Company from March 2024 to May 2026 and previously held CFO and CEO roles at iMedia Brands, as disclosed by the company.

Q: How is former CFO Ralph Venegas positioned at Laser Photonics (LASE) after this change?

Ralph Venegas, previously CFO, has resumed his earlier role as Vice President of Finance and Reporting at Laser Photonics following the appointment of Timothy A. Peterman as Acting CFO.

Q: What did LASE disclose about iMedia Brands in relation to Timothy Peterman’s prior role?

Laser Photonics disclosed that iMedia Brands commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case in June 2023 to facilitate a business sale and that in July 2023 it entered into an agreement with RNN-TV Licensing Co. LLC to acquire substantially all of its assets.

Q: What earlier career experience does the new Acting CFO of LASE have?

The company states that Timothy A. Peterman previously held senior roles at IAC/Interactive Corp, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and The E.W. Scripps Company, began his career at KPMG in 1989, is a CPA (inactive), and holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky.

Laser Photonics appoints Timothy A. Peterman as Acting CFO, with former CFO Ralph Venegas returning to his prior finance leadership role.

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Laser Photonics Corp (LASE) reports that Timothy A. Peterman, 59, joined the company as Acting Chief Financial Officer on September 8, 2026. He replaces Ralph Venegas, who resumes his prior role as Vice President of Finance and Reporting.

Peterman most recently served as CFO and COO of The J. Peterman Company, an ecommerce company, from March 2024 to May 2026. He previously held senior roles at iMedia Brands, including CFO and CEO from May 2019 to August 2023 and CFO and COO from March 2015 to April 2018. The disclosure notes that in June 2023, iMedia Brands commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case to facilitate a sale of the business and that in July 2023 it entered into an agreement with RNN-TV Licensing Co. LLC to acquire substantially all of its assets. Earlier in his career, Peterman held senior positions at IAC/Interactive Corp, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and The E.W. Scripps Company and began his career at KPMG in 1989.

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8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

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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 Figures

Age of Acting CFO: 59 years Acting CFO appointment date: September 8, 2026 Tenure at The J. Peterman Company: March 2024 to May 2026 +2 more

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Age of Acting CFO 59 years Age of Timothy A. Peterman at the time of his appointment

Acting CFO appointment date September 8, 2026 Date Timothy A. Peterman joined as Acting CFO

Tenure at The J. Peterman Company March 2024 to May 2026 Period Peterman served as CFO and COO of The J. Peterman Company

iMedia Chapter 11 timing June 2023 Month and year iMedia Brands commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case

RNN-TV asset agreement timing July 2023 Month and year iMedia entered into asset acquisition agreement with RNN-TV Licensing Co. LLC

Key Terms

Acting CFO, Emerging growth company, voluntary Chapter 11 case, ecommerce company

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Acting CFO financial

"joined the registrant, Laser Photonics Corporation, as Acting CFO on September 8, 2026"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

voluntary Chapter 11 case regulatory

"In June 2023, iMedia Brands commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case"

ecommerce company financial

"The J. Peterman Company, an ecommerce company"

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What executive change did LASE announce on September 8, 2026?

Laser Photonics Corp announced that Timothy A. Peterman was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer on September 8, 2026, and that Ralph Venegas returned to his prior position as Vice President of Finance and Reporting.

What is Timothy A. Peterman’s recent background before joining LASE as Acting CFO?

Before joining Laser Photonics, Timothy A. Peterman served as CFO and COO of The J. Peterman Company from March 2024 to May 2026 and previously held CFO and CEO roles at iMedia Brands, as disclosed by the company.

How is former CFO Ralph Venegas positioned at Laser Photonics (LASE) after this change?

Ralph Venegas, previously CFO, has resumed his earlier role as Vice President of Finance and Reporting at Laser Photonics following the appointment of Timothy A. Peterman as Acting CFO.

What did LASE disclose about iMedia Brands in relation to Timothy Peterman’s prior role?

Laser Photonics disclosed that iMedia Brands commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case in June 2023 to facilitate a business sale and that in July 2023 it entered into an agreement with RNN-TV Licensing Co. LLC to acquire substantially all of its assets.

What earlier career experience does the new Acting CFO of LASE have?

The company states that Timothy A. Peterman previously held senior roles at IAC/Interactive Corp, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and The E.W. Scripps Company, began his career at KPMG in 1989, is a CPA (inactive), and holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky.

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Available on EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 12:35 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 12:34 PM EDT

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): September 8, 2026

Laser Photonics Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-41515	84-3628771
(State of other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

250 Technology Park
Lake Mary, FL		32746
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 804-1000

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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		LASE		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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

Timothy A. Peterman, 59, joined the registrant, Laser Photonics Corporation, as Acting CFO on September 8, 2026, replacing Ralph Venegas who resumes his prior position as Vice President, of Finance and Reporting of Laser Photonics Corporation. From March 2024 to May 2026, Mr. Peterman served as CFO and COO of The J. Peterman Company, an ecommerce company. Mr. Peterman previously served as CFO and CEO of iMedia Brands, a Nasdaq listed media company, from May 2019 to August 2023, and Mr. Peterman served as CFO and COO during his previous employment with iMedia Brands, from March 2015 to April 2018. In June 2023, iMedia Brands commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case to facilitate the sale of the business. In July 2023, iMedia entered into an agreement with RNN-TV Licensing Co. LLC for the acquisition of substantially all of tiMedia Brands’ assets. Prior to March 2015, Mr. Peterman served in various senior roles in leading TMT companies including IAC/Interactive Corp (Nasdaq: IAC); Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI), and the E.W Scripps Company (Nasdaq: SSP). Mr. Peterman began his career at KPMG in Chicago in 1989, is a CPA (inactive) and holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 8, 2026	Laser Photonics Corporation

	By:	/s/ Ann Tewari
		Ann Tewari
		Interim President

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