CFO Thomas Staab to leave LENSAR (NASDAQ: LNSR) in May 2026

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LENSAR, Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Thomas R. Staab, II has notified the company of his intention to resign, effective May 8, 2026. He will continue to serve as the company’s principal financial officer until that transition date. The company states his resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices, and has begun a search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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.

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Common stock par value: $0.01 per share

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Common stock par value $0.01 per share Par value of LENSAR common stock

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, principal financial officer, Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12, Pre-commencement communications

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.02 Departure of Directors"

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.

principal financial officer financial

"Mr. Staab will continue serving 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.

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 regulatory

"Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act"

Pre-commencement communications regulatory

"Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/15/2026 - 04:30 PM

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): April 10, 2026

    

LENSAR, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	001-39473	32-0125724
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2800 Discovery Drive
Orlando, Florida		32826
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 888 536-7271

    

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:

☐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 per share	LNSR	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 April 10, 2026, Thomas R. Staab, II, Chief Financial Officer of LENSAR, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from this position, effective May 8, 2026 (the “Transition Date”), to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Staab will continue serving as the Company’s principal financial officer through the Transition Date. Mr. Staab’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 has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

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.


			LENSAR, Inc.

Date:	April 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Nicholas T. Curtis
			Nicholas T. Curtis Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did LENSAR (LNSR) disclose in this 8-K?

LENSAR disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Thomas R. Staab, II, plans to resign his position. He will continue to serve as principal financial officer until May 8, 2026, while the company conducts a search for a new Chief Financial Officer.

When will LENSAR CFO Thomas R. Staab, II’s resignation become effective?

His resignation becomes effective May 8, 2026, described as the Transition Date. Until that date, he will continue to serve as LENSAR’s principal financial officer and carry out the duties of Chief Financial Officer during the transition period.

Why is LENSAR CFO Thomas R. Staab, II resigning from his role?

LENSAR states that Thomas R. Staab, II is resigning to pursue other professional opportunities. The company does not attribute the decision to internal disputes or performance issues and characterizes it as his intention to move on in his career.

Did LENSAR report any disagreements with CFO Thomas R. Staab, II?

LENSAR specifically states that Mr. Staab’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company. This includes no disagreements regarding its operations, policies, or practices, suggesting a cooperative transition rather than a conflict-driven departure.

How is LENSAR responding to the announced CFO resignation?

LENSAR reports that it has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. During the search and transition period, Thomas R. Staab, II will remain in place as principal financial officer through May 8, 2026 to support continuity.

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