PEDEVCO discloses Chief Accounting Officer departure

PEDEVCO Corp. reported a leadership change in its finance organization.

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEDEVCO Corp. reported a leadership change in its finance organization. On and effective June 23, 2026, the company and Paul Pinkston mutually agreed that he would step down from his role as Chief Accounting Officer and terminate his employment with the company.

8-K Event Classification

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

1 item

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 Terms

Item 5.02, Chief Accounting Officer, Emerging growth company, Section 12(b) of the Act

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Item 5.02 regulatory

"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;"

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"mutually agreed with Mr. Paul Pinkston that he step down from the position of Chief Accounting Officer"

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

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.

Section 12(b) of the Act regulatory

"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act"

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What leadership change did PEDEVCO (PED) disclose in this 8-K filing?

PEDEVCO disclosed that Paul Pinkston stepped down as Chief Accounting Officer effective June 23, 2026. His employment with the company was mutually terminated, indicating a formal change in the company’s accounting leadership and financial reporting oversight structure.

When did PEDEVCO’s Chief Accounting Officer Paul Pinkston leave his role?

Paul Pinkston’s departure as Chief Accounting Officer at PEDEVCO was effective June 23, 2026. The filing states the decision was mutually agreed between the company and Mr. Pinkston, marking that date as both his step-down and employment termination.

Did PEDEVCO describe the departure of its Chief Accounting Officer as mutual?

Yes, PEDEVCO stated it “mutually agreed” with Paul Pinkston that he would step down as Chief Accounting Officer and terminate his employment. This wording suggests a jointly agreed separation rather than a unilateral removal or simple resignation.

What SEC item does PEDEVCO (PED) use to report the officer departure?

PEDEVCO reported the officer departure under Item 5.02, which covers departures of directors or certain officers and related appointment or compensatory arrangements. This indicates the change is considered a material event in its leadership structure.

Who signed PEDEVCO’s 8-K reporting the Chief Accounting Officer change?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of PEDEVCO by J. Douglas Schick, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. His signature confirms the company’s authorization of the filing and the accuracy of the disclosed leadership change information.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/29/2026 - 07:44 AM 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): June 23, 2026

PEDEVCO CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas

001-35922

22-3755993

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

file number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

575 N. Dairy Ashford, Suite 210

Houston, Texas

77079

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 221-1768

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, $0.001 par value per share	PED	NYSE American

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.

(b)

On and effective June 23, 2026, PEDEVCO Corp., a Texas corporation (the “Company,” “we” and “us”) mutually agreed with Mr. Paul Pinkston that he step down from the position of Chief Accounting Officer of, and to terminate his employment with, the Company.

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.

	PEDEVCO CORP.

	By:	/s/ J. Douglas Schick
		J. Douglas Schick
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: June 28, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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