Every 8-K that Laser Photonics Corp (LASE) 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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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.
Laser Photonics Corp (LASE) reported that, effective August 20, 2026, Carlos Gonzalez resigned from its Board of Directors. The company states that his resignation did not involve any disagreement regarding the operations, policies or practices of Laser Photonics. Gonzalez served on the Compensation Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and the Audit Committee. The Board of Directors accepted his resignation, and the report is signed by Interim President Ann Tewari on behalf of the company.
Laser Photonics Corporation appointed Rosenfield & Company, PLLC as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, replacing Weinberg & Company, P.A., following review and recommendation by the board-level Audit Committee.
The company reports that during Weinberg & Company’s audit for the year ended December 31, 2025 and through the appointment of Rosenfield there were no disagreements or reportable events as defined in Regulation S-K. Weinberg’s 2025 audit report did not include an adverse opinion or disclaimer, but it contained an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Weinberg was provided these disclosures and, in a letter filed as Exhibit 16.1, agreed with the company’s statements.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered into warrant inducement agreements that led holders of its Series A-5 and A-6 warrants to exercise warrants for up to 2,528,572 shares at $0.975 per share, providing aggregate gross proceeds of $2,465,357.70 before fees and expenses.
As consideration, the company will issue new unregistered Series A-7 warrants for up to 800,000 shares and Series A-8 warrants for up to 4,257,144 shares, each at a $0.975 exercise price and exercisable upon issuance. Laser Photonics agreed to file a Form S-1 within 30 days to register 5,057,144 underlying shares, with effectiveness required within 60 or 90 days depending on SEC review, and faces cash penalties if these deadlines are not met. Exercises are subject to 4.99% or 9.99% beneficial ownership limitations, with excess shares held in abeyance but treated as prepaid.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as exclusive placement agent, earning a 7.0% cash fee, a warrant for 177,000 shares at $1.2188 per share, and expense reimbursements. The company is restricted for 30 days from most new equity issuances or registrations and for 12 months from variable rate transactions. Net proceeds are intended for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Laser Photonics Corporation held a special stockholder meeting on June 26, 2026, where stockholders approved two Warrant Inducement Agreements dated March 15, 2026 and April 26, 2026. These approvals satisfy the stockholder approval condition required under applicable Nasdaq listing rules for the Company’s new Series A-5 and Series A-6 common stock purchase warrants.
As of the May 13, 2026 record date, 38,568,263 shares of common stock were outstanding and entitled to vote, with 14,300,930 shares, or 37.08%, represented at the meeting. The March 15 agreement received 14,183,036 votes for, 106,775 against, and 11,119 abstentions. The April 26 agreement received 14,146,320 votes for, 143,491 against, and 11,119 abstentions. With stockholder approval obtained, the Series A-5 and Series A-6 warrants are now exercisable in accordance with their terms.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported a leadership change in its finance function. On June 24, 2026, the company entered into a Termination Agreement with The CFO Portal, LLC, ending a May 7, 2026 Master Services Agreement under which CFO Portal’s CEO, Roman Franklin, had been serving as Principal Financial Officer for an initial six-month term. As part of this termination, Mr. Franklin received a $50,000 payment for waiving certain termination and insurance provisions.
The board appointed Ralph Venegas as Principal Financial Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer. Venegas, age 54, is currently VP of Finance & Reporting at Fonon Quantum Technologies, Inc., where he joined on February 18, 2026, and has previously held controller, CFO, and audit leadership roles at several firms.
Laser Photonics Corporation announced a management change as President and CEO Wayne Tupuola informed the Board and employees that he will take a three-month leave of absence for health reasons. The Board appointed Ann Tewari, currently Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Strategy, as Interim President to lead the company during his absence.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported that Nasdaq has confirmed the company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely filing of periodic financial reports. The decision follows Laser Photonics’ filing of its delayed Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on June 11, 2026.
Nasdaq had previously notified the company on May 21, 2026 that it was not in compliance due to the late filing. With the June 12, 2026 compliance letter, Nasdaq has closed the matter and the company’s Nasdaq listing is no longer under a filing-related deficiency notice.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported a weaker first quarter of 2026 but with a stronger balance sheet and growing defense opportunities. Net sales were $0.9 million, down from $2.3 million a year earlier, as equipment delivery timing reduced near-term revenue and led to a $0.4 million gross loss versus $0.9 million gross profit previously.
Total operating expenses were $2.4 million, essentially flat with $2.5 million in the prior-year quarter, while net loss widened to $2.9 million, or $(0.11) per share, compared with a $1.7 million loss, or $(0.12) per share. The company ended the quarter with $1.6 million in cash, up from $0.7 million at December 31, 2025.
The company raised approximately $6.1 million in net proceeds during the quarter and a further $3.6 million in April 2026 through a public offering and warrant inducements, using the funds to repay all past-due notes payable and improve working capital. Contract liabilities and deferred revenue rose to about $4.2 million combined, reflecting an expanding order book. Operationally, the Laser Shield Anti-Drone System was selected under the MEIA “Vulcan” Call for Solutions and a new DefenseTech product line was launched, while manufacturing consolidation into the Lake Mary facility is expected to generate nearly $1 million in annualized cost savings.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported receiving a Nasdaq notice that it is out of compliance because it has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026. The notice itself has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of its securities.
The company has 60 days from the May 21, 2026 notice to either file the report or submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If Nasdaq accepts a plan, Laser Photonics could have up to 180 days from the report’s original due date, until November 16, 2026, to regain compliance. The company states it is working diligently to complete the filing and expects to regain compliance.
Laser Photonics Corporation appointed Roman Franklin as its Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer, effective under a Master Services Agreement with The CFO Portal, LLC. The agreement initially runs for six months, then renews month-to-month unless terminated with 30 days’ written notice.
Franklin will receive a fixed retainer of $22,500 per month for his services, with additional project work billed separately on a fixed-fee basis. The company may convert him to a full-time CFO on mutually agreed terms. He brings more than 20 years of finance and operations experience, including oversight of over $100 million in assets and extensive SEC reporting and capital markets work.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered into a warrant inducement agreement under which holders of existing Series A-1 and A-2 warrants exercised warrants to purchase up to 5,715,085 shares of common stock at $0.70 per share, generating aggregate gross proceeds of about $4 million.
As an inducement, the Company issued new unregistered Series A-5 warrants for up to 4,742,860 shares and Series A-6 warrants for up to 6,687,310 shares, each with a $0.975 exercise price. These new warrants become exercisable after stockholder approval and effectiveness of a resale registration statement.
The Company must file a Form S-1 within 30 days to register 11,430,170 shares underlying the new warrants, with specified effectiveness deadlines and potential cash penalties for delays. H.C. Wainwright & Co. received a 7% cash fee, a warrant for 400,056 shares at $0.875, and expense reimbursements. The Company intends to use net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes and agreed to short-term restrictions on issuing additional equity and entering variable rate transactions.
Laser Photonics Corporation received a notice from Nasdaq on April 20, 2026 stating it was out of compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 had not been filed on time. Nasdaq’s notice allowed 60 days to submit a compliance plan and up to 180 days, until October 12, 2026, to regain compliance by filing the report. Shortly after receiving the notice, the company filed its 2025 Form 10-K after resolving accounting issues raised by its recently engaged independent auditor. On April 21, 2026, Nasdaq confirmed the filing restored compliance and declared the matter closed.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported that its Board of Directors amended the company’s Bylaws to change how many shares must be represented to hold a shareholder meeting. The quorum requirement for annual and special meetings was reduced from a majority of shares entitled to vote to one-third of those shares.
The Board stated that this change is intended to make it easier to conduct meetings given the large number of retail investors who hold small positions and may not return proxies, and the decision by some broker-dealers not to vote shares on a discretionary basis.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered into a warrant inducement agreement under which holders of existing Series A and Series B warrants exercised 1,373,630 warrants at a reduced price of $1.08 per share, providing the Company with $1,483,520.40 in cash proceeds.
In return, the Company issued new unregistered Series A-3 and Series A-4 warrants to purchase up to 1,373,630 shares each, also at $1.08 per share, exercisable after stockholder approval and an effective resale registration statement. The Series A-3 warrants will expire five years after these dates, while the Series A-4 warrants will expire eighteen months afterward.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as exclusive placement agent, receiving a 7.0% cash fee, a warrant for 96,154 shares at $1.35 per share, and expense reimbursements. The Company agreed to file a Form S-1 within 30 days to register 2,747,260 underlying shares and accepted short-term restrictions on issuing additional equity and on variable rate transactions.
Laser Photonics Corporation appointed Ann Tewari as Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Strategy. She brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Comtech Communications, Pratt & Whitney, Takata, Northrop Grumman, Goodrich Corporation and other technology and defense-related companies, with a track record of improving quality and operational efficiency.
Under her at-will employment agreement, after a six-month evaluation period Ms. Tewari will receive a base salary of $170,000 and may earn a $100,000 bonus if the Company generates at least $10,000,000 in annual revenue. She was also granted options under the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan to acquire 40,000 shares, vesting pro rata over three years.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported that Chief Financial Officer Carlos Sardinas resigned on January 8, 2026. Controller Michael Lockey has been appointed to serve as the company’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer until a new Chief Financial Officer is hired.
The company highlights Mr. Lockey’s extensive background in accounting and financial leadership, including prior roles as a CFO, regional controller, and financial reporting supervisor at several companies, as well as his Certified Public Accountant credential and Master of Accountancy. The filing also notes that Board member Qing Lu, who is Chief Financial Officer at Addition Financial Credit Union, now chairs the Audit Committee, underscoring efforts to strengthen the company’s financial reporting oversight.
Laser Photonics Corporation changed its independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2025, appointing Weinberg & Company, P.A. to replace M&K CPAS, PLLC as its independent registered public accounting firm. The company states that during the quarter ended September 30, 2025, it had no disagreements with M&K on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or related matters, and no reportable events under Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(1)(v). The company also reports that it did not consult with Weinberg & Company on accounting principles, audit opinions, or any disagreement or reportable event before the appointment. M&K provided a letter to the SEC dated January 6, 2026, agreeing with the company’s disclosures, which is filed as Exhibit 16.1.
Laser Photonics Corporation reported a corporate governance change with the appointment of Qing Lu to its Board of Directors. The Board was expanded from five to seven members, and Ms. Lu becomes one of four independent directors. She will also serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee, taking over this role from Carlos Gonzalez.
Ms. Lu brings extensive financial and treasury experience, including serving as Chief Financial Officer at Addition Financial Credit Union, a 3+ billion financial institution where she managed an investment portfolio of over $1 billion and led M&A activity. She previously held CFO roles at Farm Credit West (now AgWest Farm Credit) and Northwest Community Credit Union, and has significant investment, accounting, and international business experience. Laser Photonics believes her financial expertise and international business and language skills will support its efforts to expand sales in U.S. and international markets.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered into a private placement with accredited investors to sell 1,098,902 shares of common stock together with Series A and Series B warrants for total gross proceeds of approximately $4 million at $3.64 per share and related warrants. Each of the two warrant series is exercisable for up to 1,098,902 shares at an exercise price of $3.40 per share, with Series A expiring five years and Series B expiring eighteen months after the related registration statement becomes effective, subject to a 4.99% (or optional 9.99%) beneficial ownership cap.
The company agreed to register the resale of the shares and warrant shares under a registration rights agreement with specific filing and effectiveness deadlines and potential liquidated damages if these are not met. H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC acted as exclusive placement agent, earning a 7.0% cash fee on gross proceeds, up to $75,000 in expenses, and warrants to purchase up to 76,923 shares at $4.55 per share, exercisable for five years after the registration statement becomes effective.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered into a short-term Note Purchase Agreement with four investors, issuing unsecured promissory notes with total principal of $2,111,111.12 and a 10% original issue discount. After paying an 8% placement fee, a 1% non-accountable allowance to RBW Capital Partners and repaying $509,600 of prior Hudson Global Ventures debt, the company received net cash proceeds of $1,129,400. The notes mature the earlier of three months from September 12, 2025 or a subsequent financing, when holders may require full repayment or exchange into the new deal. In a default, investors are entitled to 120% of unpaid principal, accrued interest and other amounts, increasing by 5% every 30 days, and prepayment is permitted only on a change of control on those default terms.
The agreement restricts new debt, convertible debt or equity issuances over $50,000, with specific exceptions for up to $1,500,000 to Hudson Global or affiliates and up to $2,500,000 to Agile entities. The company must complete a PIPE transaction with RBW as exclusive placement agent between October 5, 2025 and October 17, 2025. Until the notes are satisfied or for up to 18 months after closing, note investors have the right to purchase up to 10% of any future equity or equity-linked securities the company offers.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered into a warrant exchange agreement on September 2, 2025. The company agreed to cancel outstanding PIPE financing warrants that had a $4.34 per share exercise price, a full ratchet anti-dilution feature, and were exercisable for up to 0.8 million shares of common stock. In return, the warrant holders will receive 3.2 million unrestricted shares of common stock, equal to 400% of the shares that could have been issued on exercise.
For 30 days starting September 3, 2025, Laser Photonics agreed, subject to customary exceptions, not to issue additional common shares or file new or amended registration statements. The company also issued the placement agent warrants to purchase 56,000 shares of restricted common stock, exercisable for five years at $5.0250 per share, with customary anti‑dilution adjustments. A related press release states the company believes this exchange will help it pursue strategic growth initiatives, including AI‑driven laser systems, anti‑drone technologies such as its LSAD platform, and potential M&A.
Laser Photonics Corporation entered a Securities Purchase Agreement with Hudson Global that requires the company to issue 418,000 commitment shares, a warrant for 157,258 shares exercisable at $4.34 per share for five years (with customary adjustments), and a 12-month secured convertible note described in the SPA. The convertible instrument is stated as a principal amount of $455,0000 bearing 12% annual interest, repayable via monthly amortization payments of $45,818 and convertible at $4.34 per share (subject to customary adjustments).
The note may be prepaid within the first 60 days from August 27, 2025 without penalty; after 60 days prepayment requires payment of 118% of accrued and unpaid interest and unpaid principal. The warrant and conversion shares and the commitment shares carry piggyback registration rights for Hudson Global. The filing discloses these material financing terms but contains the exact principal figure as written ($455,0000), which appears in the SPA text provided.
Laser Photonics Corporation agreed to acquire the assets of Beamer Laser Marking Systems, the laser capital equipment division of ARCH Cutting Tools. The acquired assets include intellectual property and all contracts, and the company will pay with 3,000,000 restricted shares; the filing states Beamer had no liabilities. Beamer produces IR fiber 1064nm laser marking systems used for tracking and traceability, serialization, 2D codes and decorative marking.
The filing references two press releases that describe Beamer’s modular industrial marking solutions, U.S.-based manufacturing and an established customer base including Fortune 100 companies in aerospace, defense and pharmaceuticals. The releases state these capabilities are expected to help mitigate supply chain issues and tariffs and provide new growth opportunities.
The Asset Purchase Agreement and the two press releases are filed as exhibits to the report.
Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) filed an 8-K announcing partial resolution of its Nasdaq listing compliance issues. The company regained compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements by filing its delayed Form 10-K for fiscal year 2024 on June 23, 2025. However, LASE remains delinquent in filing its Q1 2025 Form 10-Q. This follows earlier notices from Nasdaq on May 22, 2025, regarding non-compliance with Rule 5250(c)(1) due to delayed financial reports. While the annual filing matter is resolved, the company still needs to address the outstanding quarterly report to maintain listing compliance.