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Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) hires Erik Blum as president, CFO exits

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Olenox Industries Inc. appointed Erik Blum as President effective June 1, 2026 under a one-year employment agreement. His compensation includes a $200,000 annual base salary, a $50,000 restricted stock grant vesting quarterly over eighteen months, and an annual performance bonus of up to 20% of base salary in cash and/or equity.

Blum remains on the Board of Directors and brings more than 30 years of debt, corporate finance, and management experience, including roles as CEO, CFO, and director at multiple companies. The agreement includes a one-year post-termination non-compete and non-solicit and confidentiality provisions.

The company also informed Chief Financial Officer Patricia Kaelin of her dismissal on June 5, 2026 and received her resignation letter the same day. Olenox has begun a search for a new CFO and may file any response letter from Ms. Kaelin as an amendment.

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Olenox reshapes leadership, adding a new president while its CFO departs.

The company is elevating Erik Blum to President on a one-year contract with equity-linked incentives and a performance bonus. His background in public company turnarounds and capital markets suggests the role is focused on operational and financing execution.

The simultaneous dismissal and resignation of CFO Patricia Kaelin introduces near-term finance leadership transition risk until a replacement is named. The filing outlines a standard process for any response from Ms. Kaelin, and the overall impact depends on how quickly and effectively the company fills the CFO role.

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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
President base salary $200,000 per year Annual base salary for President Erik Blum under Employment Agreement
Restricted stock grant $50,000 in shares Value of restricted stock grant to Erik Blum vesting over 18 months
Performance bonus cap 20% of base salary Maximum annual performance bonus for Erik Blum, cash and/or equity
Employment term 1 year Initial term of Erik Blum’s employment as President starting June 1, 2026
Restricted stock vesting period 18 months Pro-rata quarterly vesting schedule for Blum’s restricted stock grant
President age 60 years Age of Erik Blum at the time of appointment
Post-termination non-compete 1 year Duration of non-compete and non-solicit obligations after termination
CFO dismissal date June 5, 2026 Date Olenox informed CFO Patricia Kaelin of dismissal and received resignation
restricted stock grant financial
"a restricted stock grant under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan for $50,000 worth of shares"
A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.
Stock Incentive Plan financial
"a restricted stock grant under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan for $50,000 worth of shares"
A stock incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors pieces of ownership or the right to buy shares over time, similar to receiving a bonus paid in company stock instead of cash. Investors pay attention because these plans align staff incentives with long‑term company performance but can also dilute existing shareholders and affect reported profits when grants are expensed, so they influence both ownership percentages and financial results.
non-compete regulatory
"Mr. Blum is subject to a one-year post-termination non-compete and non-solicit of employees and clients."
A non-compete is a contract clause that prevents an employee, executive, or seller from working for or starting a rival business for a set time and area after leaving a company. It matters to investors because it protects the value of intellectual property, customer relationships and key personnel—like putting a temporary fence around a company’s customers and know‑how—while also creating legal and operational constraints that can affect talent mobility and deal attractiveness.
non-solicit regulatory
"Mr. Blum is subject to a one-year post-termination non-compete and non-solicit of employees and clients."
Item 5.02 regulatory
"Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements"
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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): 6/1/2026

 

OLENOX INDUSTRIES INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   001-38037   95-4463937
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)     Identification Number)

 

1207, Building C N FM 3083 Rd E

Conroe, TX 77304

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 940-205-1257

 

 

(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   SGBX   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 May 28, 2026, Olenox Industries Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Erik Blum as the Company’s President effective June 1, 2026, and entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Blum (the “Employment Agreement”) to employ Mr. Blum commencing on June 1, 2026, in such capacity for an initial term of one (1) year, and which Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $200,000, a restricted stock grant under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan for $50,000 worth of shares of the Company’s common stock, vesting quarterly on a pro-rata basis over the next eighteen (18) months of continuous service, and an annual performance bonus of up to 20% of Mr. Blum’s then-base salary, payable in cash and/or equity, as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Blum continues to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Blum resigned from the Company’s Audit Committee and as Chair of the Audit Committee prior to his appointment as the Company’s President.

 

Erik. Blum, age 60, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Fynntechnical Innovations Inc (FYNN), where he has led the corporate operations of a publicly traded company, also led taking FYNN from a non-reporting pink sheet status to a audited, reporting entity under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of November 2023. With over 30 years’ experience in debt, corporate finance, and company management, Mr. Blum has long-term knowledge relating to equity and debt markets. Beginning in 2001, Mr. Blum structured CMOs with a specialization in inverse floaters for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In 2005, he helped create a reverse convertible bond desk for Stern Agee. He was a registered principal compliance offer for close to 27 years on Wall Street. He left Wall Street in 2010 to found JW Price LLC, a corporate consulting firm, which focused on providing business development services to microcaps and other small public companies. During his time at JW Price, Mr. Blum helped multiple companies become successful public traded entities. He has sat as CEO, CFO, and director of multiple companies and has been instrumental in helping in enabling their turnaround.

 

Mr. Blum is subject to a one-year post-termination non-compete and non-solicit of employees and clients. Mr. Blum is also bound by confidentiality provisions.

 

There are no family relationships between Mr. Blum and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers. In addition, as set forth above, Mr. Blum is not a party to any transaction, or series of transactions, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

The descriptions of the Employment Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On June 5, 2026, Olenox Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) informed Patricia Kaelin, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, of her dismissal from the Company, and the Company received a resignation letter back from her the same day. The Company has commenced its search for a replacement Chief Financial Officer.

 

The Company has provided Ms. Kaelin with a copy of the disclosure it is making in response to this Item 5.02 no later than the date of filing this Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC. The Company will provide Ms. Kaelin with the opportunity to furnish the Company as promptly as possible with a letter addressed to the Company stating whether Ms. Kaelin agrees with the statements made by the Company in response to this Item 5.02 and, if not, stating the respects in which she does not agree. The Company will file any such letter received from Ms. Kaelin with the SEC as an exhibit by amendment to this Form Current Report on Form 8-K within two business days after receipt by the Company.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
10.1   Employment Agreement, dated May 28, 2026, between Olenox Industries Inc. and Erik Blum
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

  OLENOX INDUSTRIES INC.  
     
Dated: June 10, 2026 By: /s/ Michael McLaren
    Name: Michael McLaren
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)

 

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FAQ

What leadership changes did Olenox Industries (OLOX) announce in this 8-K?

Olenox Industries appointed Erik Blum as President effective June 1, 2026, under a one-year contract, and dismissed Chief Financial Officer Patricia Kaelin on June 5, 2026. The company has begun searching for a replacement CFO following her same-day resignation letter.

What are the key compensation terms for Olenox Industries President Erik Blum?

Erik Blum will receive a $200,000 annual base salary, a $50,000 restricted stock grant vesting quarterly over eighteen months, and an annual performance bonus of up to 20% of his then-base salary, payable in cash and/or equity at the Board’s discretion.

How is Erik Blum’s restricted stock grant at Olenox Industries structured?

Blum’s restricted stock grant is for $50,000 worth of common shares under the Stock Incentive Plan, vesting quarterly on a pro-rata basis over the next eighteen months of continuous service, aligning a portion of his pay with the company’s equity performance over time.

Does Erik Blum remain on the Olenox Industries board after becoming President?

Yes. Erik Blum continues to serve as a member of Olenox Industries’ Board of Directors after his appointment as President. He resigned from the Audit Committee and as its Chair prior to assuming the executive role, in line with typical independence and governance practices.

What restrictions apply to Erik Blum after his employment with Olenox Industries ends?

Blum is subject to a one-year post-termination non-compete and a one-year non-solicit of employees and clients, and is bound by confidentiality provisions. These terms are designed to protect Olenox’s business interests and sensitive information after his employment concludes.

What process did Olenox Industries outline regarding CFO Patricia Kaelin’s departure?

Olenox informed Patricia Kaelin of her dismissal on June 5, 2026 and received her resignation letter that day. The company will offer her an opportunity to submit a letter stating agreement or disagreement with its disclosures, and will file any such letter as an exhibit by amendment.

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