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Maris-Tech (MTEK) adds independent director Ofer Sela to board and Audit Committee

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Maris-Tech Ltd. reports that its board has appointed Ofer Sela as a Class III director, effective immediately as of May 20, 2026, filling a board vacancy until the 2027 annual general meeting or earlier replacement. He was also appointed to the Audit Committee, replacing Amitay Weiss, who continues as chairman of the board.

Sela, age 72, brings experience from real estate sales leadership roles at Tidhar Group Ltd. and Shikun & Binui Ltd., and prior work as a realtor. The board determined he is independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules. Maris-Tech expects to enter into its standard indemnification agreement with him, and notes there are no related party transactions requiring disclosure. This report is incorporated by reference into the company’s existing S-8 and F-3 registration statements.

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Director age 72 years Age of new director Ofer Sela
Tidhar Group role start January 1, 2025 Start of real estate sales manager role at Tidhar Group Ltd.
Shikun & Binui tenure January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 Real estate sales manager at Shikun & Binui Ltd.
O. Sela Realtor tenure January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 Realtor at O. Sela Realtor Ltd.
Class III director financial
"appointed Mr. Ofer Sela to serve as a Class III director to the Board"
A Class III director is a board member placed in one of the numbered groups used by companies with a staggered (or “classified”) board; that director’s seat typically comes up for election in the third year of a three-year rotation. For investors this matters because staggered terms create continuity but also make it harder to replace the whole board quickly, affecting shareholder influence, takeover dynamics and how fast new strategy or accountability can be implemented — like replacing only some players on a sports team each season instead of the whole roster at once.
Audit Committee financial
"Mr. Sela was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
independent financial
"is independent under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and the Securities and Exchange Commission"
indemnification agreement financial
"expects to enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Sela"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
Registration Statements on Form F-3 regulatory
"Registration Statements on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-270330 and No. 333-294280)"

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of May 2026 (Report No. 7)

 

Commission file number: 001-41260

 

Maris-Tech Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

2 Yitzhak Modai Street

Rehovot, Israel 7608804

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒         Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS 

 

On May 20, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Maris-Tech Ltd. (the “Registrant”) appointed Mr. Ofer Sela to serve as a Class III director to the Board to fill in the vacancy on the Board, effective immediately, and until the 2027 Registrant’s Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualifies or his earlier death, resignation or removal. Mr. Sela was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board to replace Mr. Amitay Weiss who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.

 

Mr. Sela, age 72, has served as a real estate sales manager of Tidhar Group Ltd. since January 1, 2025. Mr. Sela served as a real estate sales manager of Shikun & Binui Ltd. (TASE:SKBN) from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. Prior to that, Mr. Sela served as a realtor at O. Sela Realtor Ltd. from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. Mr. Sela holds a B.A. degree in Business Administration and Economics from the Bar-Ilan University.

 

The Board concluded that Mr. Sela is qualified to serve as a director of the Board and the Audit Committee and is independent under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In connection with his appointment, the Registrant expects to enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Sela on the same terms as the indemnification agreements previously entered into between the Registrant and each of its directors and executive officers previously filed with the SEC. There are no related party transactions involving Mr. Sela required to be disclosed under Item 7.B of Form 20-F.

  

The Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K (this “Report”) is incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-262910 and 333-274826) and Registration Statements on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-270330 and No. 333-294280), filed with the SEC, to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

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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.

 

  Maris-Tech Ltd.
     
Date: May 26, 2026 By: /s/ Nir Bussy
    Nir Bussy
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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FAQ

What board change did Maris-Tech (MTEK) announce in this Form 6-K?

Maris-Tech appointed Ofer Sela as a Class III director and member of the Audit Committee. His appointment is effective immediately and runs until the 2027 annual general meeting, or until a successor is elected or he departs earlier.

Who is Ofer Sela, the new director at Maris-Tech (MTEK)?

Ofer Sela is 72 and has recent experience as a real estate sales manager at Tidhar Group Ltd. and Shikun & Binui Ltd. He previously worked as a realtor and holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from Bar-Ilan University.

Is the new Maris-Tech (MTEK) director considered independent?

Yes. Maris-Tech’s board concluded that Ofer Sela is independent under Nasdaq Stock Market and SEC rules. This means he meets regulatory standards intended to ensure objective oversight, particularly important for his role on the Audit Committee.

What happened to Amitay Weiss’s role on the Maris-Tech (MTEK) board?

Amitay Weiss is being replaced by Ofer Sela on the Audit Committee but will continue to serve as chairman of the board. The change adjusts committee membership without altering Weiss’s leadership role on the full board.

How does this Maris-Tech (MTEK) 6-K affect existing registration statements?

This report is incorporated by reference into Maris-Tech’s Form S-8 and Form F-3 registration statements. That means the information about Sela’s appointment and related details becomes part of those existing SEC registration documents from the date of submission.