Are there related-party or family relationships disclosed for Ocugen (OCGN)’s new principal accounting officer?

The company reports no family relationships between Rita Johnson-Greene and any Ocugen director or executive officer. It also notes there are no transactions involving her that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, addressing related-party transaction reporting requirements.

Ocugen CFO Named Principal Accounting Officer

Ocugen, Inc. reports a leadership change in its finance function.

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ocugen, Inc. reports a leadership change in its finance function. Effective May 29, 2026, Ramesh Ramachandran resigned as Chief Accounting Officer, a role that also carried responsibility as principal accounting officer.

Following his resignation, on June 3, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Rita Johnson-Greene was appointed as principal accounting officer. Her employment terms and background were previously described in a Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2026. The company states there are no special arrangements behind her appointment, no family relationships with directors or executives, and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.

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.

Key Figures

CAO resignation effective date: May 29, 2026 Principal accounting officer appointment date: June 3, 2026 Company phone number: (484) 328-4701

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CAO resignation effective date May 29, 2026 Resignation of Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran

Principal accounting officer appointment date June 3, 2026 CFO Rita Johnson-Greene appointed principal accounting officer

Company phone number (484) 328-4701 Ocugen principal executive offices contact

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principal accounting officer, emerging growth company, Regulation S-K, Item 404(a)

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"was appointed as the Company’s principal accounting officer"

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

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"Emerging growth company"

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Item 404(a) regulatory

"transactions involving Ms. Johnson-Greene requiring disclosure under Item 404(a)"

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What leadership change did Ocugen (OCGN) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Ocugen disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran resigned effective May 29, 2026. The company then appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Rita Johnson-Greene, as principal accounting officer on June 3, 2026, consolidating key finance and accounting oversight roles under her.

Who is now Ocugen (OCGN)’s principal accounting officer?

Ocugen’s principal accounting officer is now Chief Financial Officer Rita Johnson-Greene. She was appointed to this role on June 3, 2026, after the resignation of former Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran, and her prior employment terms were previously described in a February 9, 2026 Form 8-K.

When did Ocugen (OCGN)’s Chief Accounting Officer resign?

Chief Accounting Officer Ramesh Ramachandran resigned effective May 29, 2026. This change removed him from the principal accounting officer role, prompting Ocugen to designate its existing Chief Financial Officer, Rita Johnson-Greene, as the new principal accounting officer several days later.

Does Ocugen (OCGN) report any special arrangements behind Rita Johnson-Greene’s appointment?

Ocugen states there are no arrangements or understandings with any persons under which Rita Johnson-Greene was appointed principal accounting officer. The filing emphasizes that her appointment is not tied to side agreements or special relationships beyond her existing position as Chief Financial Officer.

Where were Ocugen (OCGN)’s prior disclosures on Rita Johnson-Greene’s role provided?

Ocugen states that material terms of Rita Johnson-Greene’s employment agreement and her biographical information were previously included in a Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2026. Those prior disclosures are incorporated by reference into this leadership change report.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/03/2026 - 04:30 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): May 29, 2026

OCUGEN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-36751		04-3522315
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11 Great Valley Parkway

Malvern, Pennsylvania

19355

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(484) 328-4701

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨	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

OCGN

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

(The Nasdaq Capital Market)

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.

Effective May 29, 2026, Ramesh Ramachandran, CPA, MBA, CMA, resigned as the Chief Accounting Officer of Ocugen, Inc. (the “Company”). Following the resignation of Mr. Ramachandran, who was designated as the Company's principal accounting officer prior to his resignation, on June 3, 2026, Rita Johnson-Greene, MBA, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, was appointed as the Company’s principal accounting officer.

Descriptions of the material terms of Ms. Johnson-Greene’s employment agreement and Ms. Johnson-Greene’s biographical information were previously included in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2026, which descriptions are incorporated herein by reference. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Johnson-Greene and any other persons pursuant to which Ms. Johnson-Greene was appointed as principal accounting officer of the Company. In addition, there are no family relationships between Ms. Johnson-Greene and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions involving Ms. Johnson-Greene requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

SIGNATURE

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.

		OCUGEN, INC.

Date: June 3, 2026	By:	/s/ Shankar Musunuri
		Name:	Shankar Musunuri
		Title:	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, & Co-Founder

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