The LGL Group names Jason Lamb as new Chief Executive

The LGL Group, Inc. appointed Jason Lamb as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026.

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The LGL Group, Inc. appointed Jason Lamb as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Lamb brings over 20 years of leadership experience in special operations, intelligence, technology development, and private equity, including roles at Teton Advisors, LGL Systems Acquisition Corporation, BlackSea Technologies, and his own company, Hard Yards.

Marc Gabelli, previously Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman while continuing as Chairman and an executive officer providing strategic guidance. As of this report, no new compensatory arrangements have been entered into for Lamb or Gabelli, and any future material compensation changes will be disclosed separately. The company also issued a press release on January 7, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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LGL reshapes top leadership, adding a new CEO while keeping board continuity.

The LGL Group, Inc. has appointed Jason Lamb as Chief Executive Officer effective January 5, 2026, while long-time leader Marc Gabelli becomes Executive Chairman. This structure separates the CEO and Executive Chairman roles, which can clarify day-to-day operational leadership versus board-level strategic oversight.

Lamb’s background spans special operations, intelligence, technology development, and private equity, along with prior connections to related entities such as Teton Advisors and LGL Systems Acquisition Corporation. The company states there are no special arrangements or family relationships linked to his appointment and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.

As of this report, no new compensatory arrangements have been put in place for Lamb or Gabelli, with the company indicating that any future material changes will be disclosed in a subsequent report. A press release dated January 7, 2026, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to provide additional public context on the leadership transition.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

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Who is the new CEO of The LGL Group, Inc. (LGL)?

Jason Lamb was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of The LGL Group, Inc., effective January 5, 2026.

What role will Marc Gabelli have at The LGL Group, Inc. after the CEO change?

Marc Gabelli has ceased serving as Chief Executive Officer and transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board, continuing as Chairman and an executive officer providing strategic guidance.

What relevant experience does Jason Lamb bring to The LGL Group, Inc. (LGL)?

Jason Lamb has over 20 years of leadership experience across special operations, intelligence, technology development, and private equity, including roles at Teton Advisors, LGL Systems Acquisition Corporation, and BlackSea Technologies, as well as founding Hard Yards.

Are there any special arrangements or family relationships related to Jason Lamb’s appointment at LGL?

The company states there are no arrangements or understandings with any other person regarding Jason Lamb’s appointment, and no family relationship between him and any director or executive officer.

Have new compensation agreements been set for Jason Lamb or Marc Gabelli at LGL?

As of the date of this report, no new compensatory arrangements have been entered into with Jason Lamb or Marc Gabelli, and existing arrangements have not been changed. Any future material compensation changes will be disclosed in a subsequent report.

Did The LGL Group, Inc. issue a press release about the CEO transition?

Yes. On January 7, 2026, the company issued a press release announcing Jason Lamb’s appointment as CEO, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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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): January 7, 2026 (January 5, 2026)

THE LGL GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware	001-00106	38-1799862
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2525 Shader Road, Orlando, FL		32804
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(407) 298-2000

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

(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:

☐ Written communications 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))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01		LGL		NYSE American

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 January 5, 2026, Jason Lamb was appointed Chief Executive Officer of The LGL Group, Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately.

Mr. Lamb brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across special operations, intelligence, technology development, and private equity investing. He is a director of Teton Advisors and was a special advisor to LGL Systems Acquisition Corporation. Mr. Lamb previously served as Chief Strategy Officer of BlackSea Technologies, a private equity platform focused on innovative maritime defense technologies, following the acquisition of his company, Hard Yards. A former Navy SEAL officer, Mr. Lamb holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, an Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology from the University of Virginia, a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy.

In connection with Mr. Lamb's appointment, Marc Gabelli, the Company's current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), ceased serving as Chief Executive Officer and transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Gabelli will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and as an executive officer of the Company, providing strategic guidance and leadership support.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Lamb and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed to serve as an officer of the Company. Mr. Lamb has no family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, and he has no direct or indirect interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

As of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, no new compensatory arrangements have been entered into with Mr. Lamb or Mr. Gabelli, and no changes have been made to existing compensatory arrangements of either individual. If the Company enters into any new compensatory arrangements with Mr. Lamb, or if any material changes are made to the compensatory arrangements of Mr. Gabelli, the material terms of such arrangements will be disclosed in a subsequent filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 7, 2026, the Company issued a press release to announce the appointment of Mr. Lamb as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01.

The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of The LGL Group, Inc. dated January 7, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

	THE LGL GROUP, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: January 7, 2026	By:	/s/ Patrick Huvane
		Name:	Patrick Huvane
		Title:	Executive Vice President - Business Development