Powerdyne names new leaders after president’s passing

Powerdyne International, Inc. reported the passing of its long-time President and Director, James F. O’Rourke, who also led its wholly owned subsidiaries CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC.

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Powerdyne International, Inc. reported the passing of its long-time President and Director, James F. O’Rourke, who also led its wholly owned subsidiaries CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC. The company expressed condolences and emphasized his role in building the businesses.

To fill these leadership roles, the prior Board of Directors appointed Anthony Carchide as President, Chief Financial Officer, and director, and Maryellen Emerson as Vice-President, Secretary, and director, each to serve until the next annual shareholders’ meeting. Carchide brings more than 20 years of outside sales experience, including in telecommunications, and has recently focused on developing new business and improving efficiency at CM Technology. Emerson, who has managed operations at CM Technology and Frame One for more than 20 years, helped grow both entities and expanded Frame One’s services into the corporate sector.

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Powerdyne discloses a key leadership loss and appoints family insiders to maintain continuity.

Powerdyne International announces the death of long-serving President James F. O’Rourke, who was central to operating CM Technology and Frame One. The company moves quickly to fill leadership roles, naming Anthony Carchide as President and CFO and Maryellen Emerson as Vice-President and Secretary.

Carchide has over 20 years of sales experience, mostly in telecommunications, and has recently led business development and process improvements at CM Technology. Emerson has managed operations at both subsidiaries for more than 20 years and helped build them from inception.

The appointments of close relatives of O’Rourke suggest a focus on continuity in day-to-day operations and corporate culture. Future disclosures in company filings may provide additional detail on strategic direction under the new leadership team.

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

Anthony Carchide age: 50 years Carchide sales experience: More than 20 years Emerson management tenure: More than 20 years +1 more

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Anthony Carchide age 50 years Age of newly appointed President and CFO

Carchide sales experience More than 20 years Outside sales experience across sports memorabilia and telecommunications

Emerson management tenure More than 20 years Managing operations of CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC

Emerson framing experience More than 30 years Industry experience in picture framing for Frame One LLC

Key Terms

forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, +2 more

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"Information included in this may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A..."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory

"SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995"

Section 27A of the Securities Act regulatory

"within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act..."

Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934..."

Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 creates a legal safe harbor for forward-looking statements — projections, plans, estimates or predictions — made by public companies, provided those statements are identified as forward-looking and accompanied by meaningful cautionary language about risks and uncertainties. For investors, it matters because it helps distinguish promotional predictions from factual disclosures and signals which optimistic forecasts carry legal protection and which risks the company has warned could affect outcomes, like a weather forecast that comes with a disclaimer about changing conditions.

Item 5.02 regulatory

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

wholly owned subsidiaries financial

"President and Director of Powerdyne International Inc. and its two wholly owned subsidiaries CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC..."

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What major event does Powerdyne International (PWDY) report in this 8-K?

Powerdyne International reports the passing of its long-time President and Director, James F. O’Rourke. He also led wholly owned subsidiaries CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC, and was instrumental in building them into established operating businesses over many years.

Who has been appointed President and CFO of Powerdyne International (PWDY)?

The company appointed Anthony Carchide as President and Chief Financial Officer and elected him as a director. He will serve on the Board until the next annual shareholders’ meeting, bringing more than 20 years of outside sales experience and recent leadership at CM Technology LLC.

What role will Maryellen Emerson play at Powerdyne International (PWDY)?

Maryellen Emerson has been appointed Vice-President and Secretary and elected as a director of the company. She will serve until the next annual shareholders’ meeting, drawing on over 20 years managing operations at CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC, plus 30 years of framing-industry experience.

How does Powerdyne describe the background of new President Anthony Carchide?

Powerdyne notes that Anthony Carchide has more than 20 years of outside sales experience, including work with AT&T, Lumen Technologies, and China Telecom Americas. Since moving to CM Technology LLC, he has focused on business development, expanding the customer base, and modernizing sales and marketing efforts.

What experience does Maryellen Emerson bring to her new role at Powerdyne (PWDY)?

Maryellen Emerson has managed operations at CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC for more than 20 years. She helped build both businesses, expanded Frame One’s presence in the local community, and grew its corporate framing services by developing relationships with businesses and schools.

How long have the newly appointed leaders been involved with Powerdyne’s subsidiaries?

Anthony Carchide transitioned to CM Technology LLC in March 2025 and has since focused on growth, efficiency and new opportunities. Maryellen Emerson has managed operations at CM Technology and Frame One for more than 20 years, contributing to building and expanding both businesses alongside James F. O’Rourke.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/18/2026 - 04:25 PM

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: May 18, 2026

POWERDYNE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-53259	20-5572576
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

45 Main Street

North Reading, MA 01864

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(401) 739-3300

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:

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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
None		None		None

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). ☒

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. ☐

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Information included in this Form 8-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of Powerdyne International, Inc. (herein referred to as the “Company” or “Registrant”) to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable using the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and there can be no assurance that any projections or other expectations included in any forward-looking statements will come to pass. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to various factors. Except as required by applicable laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

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

We are sorry to inform our shareholders and the public in general of the passing of Mr. James F. O’Rourke, our beloved President and Director of Powerdyne International Inc. and its two wholly owned subsidiaries CM Technology LLC and Frame One LLC for the past ten years. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. He will be greatly missed.

On May 12, the past members of the Board of Directors of Powerdyne International, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed (i) Anthony Carchide as President and Chief Financial Officer and elected him to serve as a director of the Company until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and (ii) Maryellen Emerson as Vice-President and Secretary and elected her to serve as a director of the Company until the next annual meeting of the shareholders.

Mr. Carchide, (50)

Tony has more than 20 years of outside sales experience, beginning in the sports memorabilia industry where he worked with athletes and managers to coordinate signings and procure memorabilia pieces.

Most of his career has been spent in the telecommunications industry, working with companies such as AT&T, Lumen Technologies, and China Telecom Americas.

Tony, a close relative of James O’Rourke, had been preparing to assume leadership of Powerdyne International Inc. In March 2025, he transitioned to CM Technology LLC. and the motor industry, where he focused on developing new business opportunities, expanding the customer base, and modernizing the company’s sales and marketing efforts. Since joining CM Technology, he has worked to streamline internal processes and improve overall efficiency, and he plans to continue pursuing new business and other opportunities to support the company’s growth.

Ms. Emerson (64)

Mary, the sister of James O’Rourke, has managed the operations of both Frame One LLC and CM Technology LLC for more than 20 years, shipping CM’s first motors from her kitchen counter. Working closely together, Mary and Jim built the company from the ground up and helped grow it into the successful business it is today.

In addition to her work with CM Technology, Mary also managed Frame One, where she combined her passion for picture framing with more than 30 years of industry experience. Together, Mary and Jim built Frame One into the thriving business it is today, with a strong presence in the local community. Mary also expanded the company’s framing services into the corporate sector by developing relationships with businesses and schools.

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 hereunder duly authorized.

	POWERDYNE INTERNATIONAL, INC

Date: May 18, 2026	By:	/s/ Anthony Carchide
		Anthony Carchide
		President

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