SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) outlines CFO resignation and interim finance plan
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SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. reported a management transition effective August 13, 2026. Shelby Yohn resigned as Chief Financial Officer after serving since April 2, 2026, but will remain with the company as Director of Accounting. She will continue to serve as the company’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary until a new CFO is elected.
The company has engaged an executive search firm to recruit the next Chief Financial Officer. During this transition, SCI has retained former CFO Jerry Blaskie as a consultant to oversee financial operations, providing continuity in the finance function while the search is underway.
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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
On August 13, 2026, SCI Engineered Materials (the “Company”) announced a management transition. Ms. Shelby Yohn resigned today as Chief Financial Officer, a position she held since April 2, 2026, and will remain with SCI as the Director of Accounting. She will continue to be the Company’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary until a new CFO is elected.
An executive search firm has been engaged to recruit SCI’s next Chief Financial Officer. The Company has retained Jerry Blaskie, SCI’s former CFO, as a consultant during this period to oversee the Company’s financial operations.
ITEM 9.01 Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 – Press release, dated August 13, 2026, issued by SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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.
SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC. | ||
Date: August 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeremiah R. Young |
Jeremiah R. Young | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Contact: Robert Lentz
(614) 439-6006
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. Announces
Management Transition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (August 13, 2026) SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI” or “Company”) (OTCQB: SCIA), announces a management transition. Ms. Shelby Yohn resigned today as Chief Financial Officer, a position she held since April 2, 2026, and will remain with SCI as the Director of Accounting. She will continue to be the Company’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary until a new CFO is elected.
An executive search firm has been engaged to recruit SCI’s next Chief Financial Officer. The Company has retained Jerry Blaskie, SCI’s former CFO, as a consultant during this period to oversee the Company’s financial operations.
About SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
SCI Engineered Materials is a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for PVD thin film applications and works closely with end users and OEMs to develop innovative, customized solutions. Additional information is available at www.sciengineeredmaterials.com or follow SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. at:
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements include, but are not limited to, all statements regarding intent,
beliefs, expectations, projections, customer guidance, forecasts, plans of the Company and its management. These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. One or more of these factors has affected and could affect the Company's projections in the future. Therefore, there can be no assurances that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. Due to the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other persons, that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.