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Solo Brands (OTCQB: SBDS) appoints Paul Seeds as new chief accounting officer

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Solo Brands, Inc. announced a leadership change in its finance team, appointing Paul Seeds as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective May 2, 2026, succeeding David McGuire.

McGuire will remain in his role through May 1, 2026 to support a smooth transition, and his resignation is explicitly stated not to result from any disagreement over operations, financial reporting, or internal controls. Seeds, age 55, currently serves as Vice President of Internal Audit and has more than 20 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls at public companies, including leadership positions at The Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. and Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

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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.
Effective date new CAO May 2, 2026 Date Paul Seeds becomes Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer
End of McGuire tenure May 1, 2026 Last day David McGuire serves as Chief Accounting Officer
Age of new CAO 55 Age of Paul Seeds as disclosed
Prior company revenue scale $1.2 billion Size of The Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. omni-channel retailer where Seeds was VP and Controller
Experience length Over 20 years Seeds’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
principal accounting officer financial
"appointed Paul Seeds as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and designated him as principal accounting officer"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulatory
"he has led internal audit, enterprise risk management, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) compliance"
A federal law that requires publicly traded companies to follow strict procedures for keeping accurate financial records, performing internal checks, and keeping auditors independent so financial statements can be trusted. It matters to investors because it lowers the chance of fraud or misleading reports—like adding an extra set of locks and routine inspections to a safe—making it easier to judge a company's true financial health and investment risk.
enterprise risk management financial
"he has led internal audit, enterprise risk management, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act"
Enterprise Risk Management is a process companies use to identify, assess, and prepare for potential problems that could disrupt their success, like financial losses or reputation damage. It’s like a safety plan that helps a business stay strong and adapt quickly when unexpected challenges come up. This helps the company protect its future and keep running smoothly.
omni-channel retailer other
"all accounting and financial reporting functions at the $1.2 billion omni-channel retailer"
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.
OTCQB Venture Market market
"Class A Common Stock is currently trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “SBDS”"
The OTCQB Venture Market is a tier of the over‑the‑counter (OTC) trading platform that groups early‑stage, smaller companies that do not meet the stricter requirements of higher OTC tiers. It gives investors a way to buy and sell shares in these higher‑risk, less mature firms with generally lower reporting and transparency standards; think of it as a marketplace’s “starter lane” where potential is available but uncertainty and volatility are higher, so investors should expect greater risk and do extra homework.
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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): March 31, 2026

Solo Brands, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Commission File Number 001-40979
Delaware87-1360865
State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization		I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
1001 Mustang Dr.
Grapevine,TX76051
Address of Principal Executive OfficesZip Code
(817) 900-2664
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

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)

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☐    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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareSBDS
New York Stock Exchange*
* The registrant’s Class A Common Stock is currently suspended from trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The registrant’s Class A Common Stock is currently trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “SBDS”.

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 April 6, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Solo Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Paul Seeds as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and designated him as principal accounting officer, effective May 2, 2026. Mr. Seeds will succeed David McGuire, who, on March 31, 2026, informed the Company of his resignation as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer to pursue another professional opportunity. Mr. McGuire is committed to supporting a smooth and orderly transition and will remain as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company until May 1, 2026. Mr. McGuire’s departure is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices, including its financial statements, accounting policies, or internal controls.

Mr. Seeds, age 55, has served as Vice President of Internal Audit at the Company since October 2024, reporting to the Audit Committee of the Company and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he has led internal audit, enterprise risk management, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) compliance. He brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls within public company environments. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Seeds served as Vice President and Controller of The Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. (formerly NYSE: VSI) from 2020 to 2024, where he oversaw all accounting and financial reporting functions at the $1.2 billion omni-channel retailer. Earlier, he spent nearly two decades at Pier 1 Imports, Inc., where he held senior leadership roles including Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Internal Audit and Compliance, with responsibility for enterprise risk management, SOX compliance, and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting. Mr. Seeds began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he served as a Senior Manager focused on audit and advisory services for public companies. Mr. Seeds is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas and holds a BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Seeds and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Seeds was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer. There are no family relationships between Mr. Seeds and any director or executive officer of the Company, and the Company is not aware of any transactions with Mr. Seeds that are reportable pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.


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 thereunto duly authorized.

Solo Brands, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date:April 6, 2026By:/s/ Chris Blevins
Chris Blevins
General Counsel


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Solo Brands (SBDS) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Solo Brands disclosed that David McGuire is resigning as Chief Accounting Officer and that Paul Seeds will become Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective May 2, 2026, following a short transition period through May 1, 2026.

Why is Solo Brands’ outgoing Chief Accounting Officer leaving the company?

David McGuire informed Solo Brands that he is resigning as Chief Accounting Officer to pursue another professional opportunity. The company states his departure is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, practices, financial statements, accounting policies, or internal controls.

What is the background of Solo Brands’ new Chief Accounting Officer, Paul Seeds?

Paul Seeds has over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. He previously served as Vice President and Controller at The Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. and held senior finance and internal audit roles at Pier 1 Imports, Inc., after starting at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

When does the Solo Brands Chief Accounting Officer transition take effect?

David McGuire will remain Chief Accounting Officer until May 1, 2026, and Paul Seeds will assume the role and become principal accounting officer on May 2, 2026. This provides a defined transition period to hand over responsibilities and maintain continuity in financial reporting.

Where is Solo Brands (SBDS) Class A common stock currently traded?

Solo Brands’ Class A common stock is suspended from trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company states that its Class A common stock currently trades on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “SBDS,” providing a secondary venue for investors.

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