Reborn Coffee CFO resigns; CEO Jay Kim to serve as interim CFO

Reborn Coffee (REBN) announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Stephan Kim, effective October 31, 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Reborn Coffee (REBN) announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Stephan Kim, effective October 31, 2025. The company stated the departure was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, accounting practices, or financial reporting.

Chief Executive Officer Jay Kim will assume the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer and serve as the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis until a replacement is found.

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CFO resigns; CEO to cover finance duties temporarily.

Reborn Coffee disclosed that CFO Stephan Kim resigned effective October 31, 2025, with no disagreements related to operations or financial reporting. CEO Jay Kim will act as interim principal financial and accounting officer.

This consolidates leadership roles at the top, which can streamline decisions but concentrates oversight. Continuity is supported by the explicit note of no disagreements.

Key items to watch include the timing of a permanent finance hire and any updates on the interim structure in future disclosures, if provided.

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.

FAQ

What did Reborn Coffee (REBN) announce in this 8-K?

Reborn Coffee reported the resignation of CFO Stephan Kim, effective October 31, 2025.

Did the CFO resignation at REBN involve any disagreements?

No. The company stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, accounting practices, or financial reporting.

Who will handle CFO duties at Reborn Coffee after October 31, 2025?

Jay Kim, the Chief Executive Officer, will serve as interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.

How long will Jay Kim serve as interim CFO for REBN?

He will serve in the interim until a replacement can be found.

What is the trading symbol and exchange for Reborn Coffee?

The common stock trades under REBN on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 29, 2025

REBORN COFFEE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41479		47-4752305
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

580 N. Berry Street, Brea, CA		92821
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(714) 784-6369

(Registrant’s telephone number)

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):

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share		REBN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (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 or Certain Officers.

On October 29, 2025, Stephan Kim provided Reborn Coffee, Inc. (the “Company”) with his formal resignation as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 31, 2025.  The resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company with respect to any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices, including any matters related to Company’s accounting practices or financial reporting. Jay Kim, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will assume the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer effective upon Stephan Kim’s departure and will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the interim period until a replacement can be found.

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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.

Dated: October 31, 2025

	REBORN COFFEE, INC.
	By:	/s/ Jay Kim
	Name:	Jay Kim
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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