Pineapple Financial (PAPL) names Anthony Georgiades director, launches digital asset treasury committee

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Pineapple Financial Inc. reported that its board has appointed Anthony Georgiades, nominated by the Injective Foundation, as a new director effective December 18, 2025. His appointment fulfills a commitment under a previously disclosed securities purchase agreement related to a private placement of subscription receipts priced at $3.80 or $4.16 per subscription receipt for different purchasers.

The board also created a Special Advisory Committee to oversee the company’s digital asset treasury strategy and treasury reserve policy. Georgiades will chair this committee, which initially includes directors Drew Green and Paul Baron. The committee may hire independent legal, financial, and compliance advisors, including three strategic advisors identified by the Injective Foundation, each receiving annual cash compensation of $5,000.

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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): December 18, 2025

PINEAPPLE FINANCIAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Canada		001-41738		00-0000000Not applicable
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

Unit 200, 111 Gordon Baker Road

North York, Ontario M2H 3R1

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(416) 669-2046

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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 Shares, no par value		PAPL		NYSE American

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

As previously disclosed, on September 2, 2025, Pineapple Financial Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement, as amended on September 4, 2025, November 3, 2025, November 7, 2025, December 3, 2025 and December 5, 2025 (as amended, the “Purchase Agreement”), with certain accredited investors (the “Purchasers”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell and issue to the Purchasers in a private placement offering subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) of the Company at an offering price of $3.80 per Subscription Receipt, with respect to certain purchasers, and $4.16 per Subscription Receipt with respect to certain purchasers. The Subscription Receipts are governed by the terms of that certain subscription receipt agreement, dated September 4, 2025 (the “Subscription Receipt Agreement”).

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed, among other things, immediately prior to the Escrow Release Date (as defined in the Subscription Receipt Agreement), to appoint to the Board of Directors of the Company, one additional individual nominated by the Injective Foundation with knowledge and expertise in the crypto industry (the “Director Nominee”), and to form the Special Advisory Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company consisting of three directors, including the Director Nominee (the “Advisory Committee”).

Appointment of New Director

On December 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously appointed Anthony Georgiades, the Director Nominee, to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Georgiades will serve as a member of the Board of Directors until his successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal, subject to applicable law, the Company’s constating documents, and applicable NYSE American listing standards. The Board of Directors further approved the appointment of Mr. Georgiades to serve as the Chair of the Advisory Committee, as described below. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors will take all action necessary to establish director compensation for Mr. Georgiades within 30 calendar days of his appointment on the Board of Directors.

Anthony Georgiades is a General Partner at Innovating Capital, a technology-focused investment firm investing across cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and digital asset ecosystems. Mr. Georgiades serves as a board member, observer, and advisor to multiple portfolio companies, where he works closely with management teams on corporate governance, capital markets strategy, risk oversight, and long-term operational execution across both early- and growth-stage businesses.

In his role at Innovating Capital, Mr. Georgiades is actively involved in capital formation, strategic planning, and portfolio development, and regularly advises leadership teams on scaling initiatives, organizational design, and market expansion. Mr. Georgiades studied finance, management, and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Except as described herein, are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Georgiades and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Georgiades and any director or other officer of the Company. Mr. Georgiades does not have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. 

Item 8.01. Other Events

Special Advisory Committee

On December 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company established the Advisory Committee to oversee the Company’s digital asset treasury strategy and the implementation of the Company’s treasury reserve policy in connection therewith. The Board of Directors appointed Anthony Georgiades, Drew Green, and Paul Baron as the initial members of the Advisory Committee, with Mr. Georgiades as the Chair of the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is authorized to engage such independent advisors (including, without limitation, legal, financial and compliance advisors) as the Advisory Committee deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities, including the engagement of up to three individuals identified by the Injective Foundation as strategic advisors to the Committee. The Board of Directors further approved the appointment of Messrs. Eric Chen, Mirza Uddin and Cooper Emmons (collectively, the “Advisors”) as the initial strategic advisors to the Advisory Committee and authorized the Advisory Committee to enter into advisory agreements with each of the Advisors providing, among other terms: (i) that the Advisors will provide advice to the Committee and the Board of Directors relating to the treasury strategy and the drafting and implementation of the Company’s treasury reserve policy, (ii) an initial term of one year, with provision for automatic renewal subject to customary exceptions, and (iii) annual compensation of $5,000, payable in cash.

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.

Date: December 29, 2025

PINEAPPLE FINANCIAL INC.
By:	/s/ Shubha Dasgupta
	Shubha Dasgupta
	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What board change did Pineapple Financial Inc. (PAPL) report on December 18, 2025?

Pineapple Financial Inc. reported that its Board of Directors unanimously appointed Anthony Georgiades as a director effective December 18, 2025. He will serve until a successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified or until earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal, in accordance with applicable law, the company’s constating documents, and NYSE American listing standards.

Why was Anthony Georgiades appointed to Pineapple Financial Inc.’s board?

His appointment was part of the company’s obligations under a previously disclosed securities purchase agreement with accredited investors. Under that agreement, entered into in September 2025 and subsequently amended, the company agreed to appoint one individual nominated by the Injective Foundation with crypto industry expertise to its Board of Directors.

What is the Special Advisory Committee created by Pineapple Financial Inc. (PAPL)?

The Board of Directors established a Special Advisory Committee on December 18, 2025 to oversee the company’s digital asset treasury strategy and the implementation of its treasury reserve policy. The initial members are Anthony Georgiades (Chair), Drew Green, and Paul Baron.

What are the responsibilities of the advisors to Pineapple Financial Inc.’s Special Advisory Committee?

The Board approved the appointment of Eric Chen, Mirza Uddin, and Cooper Emmons as strategic advisors to the Special Advisory Committee. Under advisory agreements, they will provide advice on treasury strategy and the drafting and implementation of the company’s treasury reserve policy, with an initial one-year term that automatically renews subject to customary exceptions and annual cash compensation of $5,000 each.

What is known about Anthony Georgiades’ background from the Pineapple Financial Inc. 8-K?

The filing states that Anthony Georgiades is a General Partner at Innovating Capital, a technology-focused investment firm investing across cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and digital asset ecosystems. He works with portfolio companies on corporate governance, capital markets strategy, risk oversight, and operational execution, and studied finance, management, and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Are there any related-party transactions or family relationships disclosed for Anthony Georgiades at Pineapple Financial Inc.?

The company states that, except as described, there are no arrangements or understandings with any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director, no family relationships with any director or officer, and that he does not have any direct or indirect material interest in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.