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Socket Mobile appoints Brent MacDonald to board

Socket Mobile, Inc. appointed Brent MacDonald to its Board of Directors, effective July 13, 2026.

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Socket Mobile, Inc. appointed Brent MacDonald to its Board of Directors, effective July 13, 2026. MacDonald previously served as an independent director from 2016 to 2023, and the Board has determined he again meets Nasdaq’s independence requirements.

He will receive Socket Mobile’s standard non-employee director compensation and enter into the company’s standard form of indemnification agreement. There are no arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions associated with his appointment that require disclosure. With his addition, the Board consists of six members, four of whom are independent under Nasdaq listing standards.

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Filing Explained

The appointment is already effective as of July 13, 2026, but the filing says the Board has not yet decided which committees Brent MacDonald will join; committee composition therefore remains an unresolved governance detail.

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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Appointment effective date July 13, 2026 Date Brent MacDonald was appointed to the Board of Directors
Press release date July 15, 2026 Date of press release announcing Brent MacDonald’s appointment
Total board members 6 Size of Socket Mobile’s Board of Directors after MacDonald’s appointment
Independent directors 4 Number of directors independent under Nasdaq listing standards
Prior board service period 2016 to 2023 Years Brent MacDonald previously served on Socket Mobile’s Board
independent director regulatory
"The Board has determined that Mr. MacDonald satisfies the independence requirements"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
indemnification agreement regulatory
"Mr. MacDonald will enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards regulatory
"satisfies the independence requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards"
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"There are no transactions involving Mr. MacDonald requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
non-employee director compensation financial
"will receive the Company's standard non-employee director compensation"

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What board change did Socket Mobile (SCKT) disclose on July 13, 2026?
Socket Mobile’s Board appointed Brent MacDonald as a director, effective July 13, 2026. He previously served on the Board from 2016 to 2023 and returns as an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards.

Is Brent MacDonald considered an independent director at Socket Mobile (SCKT)?
Yes. The Board determined that Brent MacDonald satisfies the Nasdaq Stock Market independence requirements. His appointment increases the number of independent directors and supports Socket Mobile’s corporate governance and oversight structure.

How many directors and independent directors does Socket Mobile (SCKT) have after this appointment?
Following Brent MacDonald’s appointment, Socket Mobile’s Board has six members, of whom four are independent under Nasdaq listing standards. This composition underscores the company’s emphasis on independent oversight at the board level.

What compensation will Brent MacDonald receive as a Socket Mobile (SCKT) director?
Brent MacDonald will receive Socket Mobile’s standard non-employee director compensation. The structure of this compensation is described in the company’s definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting, which is incorporated by reference into the disclosure.

Did Socket Mobile (SCKT) issue a press release about Brent MacDonald’s appointment?
Yes. Socket Mobile issued a press release dated July 15, 2026 announcing Brent MacDonald’s board appointment. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and highlights his prior service and governance experience.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

July 13, 2026

 

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

SOCKET MOBILE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-13810   94-3155066
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

40675 Encyclopedia Circle

Fremont, CA 94538

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(510) 933-3000

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[ ] 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 SCKT NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

 

Appointment of Independent Director

 

On July 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Socket Mobile, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Brent MacDonald to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately. 

Mr. MacDonald previously served as a member of the Company's Board of Directors from 2016 to 2023. The Board has determined that Mr. MacDonald satisfies the independence requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards.

 

Mr. MacDonald will receive the Company's standard non-employee director compensation, which is described under the caption "Director Compensation" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026, which description is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Mr. MacDonald will enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement, a copy of which was previously filed on January 27, 2009 as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-25904), and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Board has not yet determined the committees of the Board on which Mr. MacDonald will serve.

 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. MacDonald and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. There are no family relationships between Mr. MacDonald and any director or executive officer of the Company. There are no transactions involving Mr. MacDonald requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

On July 15, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. MacDonald's appointment to the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press release dated July 15, 2026 announcing the appointment of Mr. Brent MacDonald to the Company’s Board of Directors. 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

    SOCKET MOBILE, INC.
     
  Date:  July 15, 2026 /s/ Lynn Zhao  
   

Name: Lynn Zhao

Vice President, Finance and Administration

and Chief Financial Officer

 

Exhibit 99.1 

 

 

 

SOCKET MOBILE APPOINTS FORMER DIRECTOR BRENT MACDONALD TO ITS BOARD

 

FREMONT, Calif., – July 15, 2026 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today announced the appointment of Brent MacDonald to its Board of Directors effective July 13, 2026.

 

Mr. MacDonald previously served on Socket Mobile's Board of Directors from 2016 to 2023, providing strategic guidance during a period of product innovation and market expansion. He was first appointed to the Board in June 2016 and served as an independent director until 2023.

 

"We are pleased to welcome Brent back to our Board of Directors," said Charlie Bass, Chairman of the Board. "Brent's familiarity with Socket Mobile, combined with his extensive business and financial leadership experience, will provide valuable insight as we execute our growth strategy and continue to enhance long-term shareholder value."

 

Mr. MacDonald said, "I am honored to rejoin the Socket Mobile Board. Having previously served on the Board, I have a deep appreciation for the Company's talented employees, innovative technology, and loyal customer base. I look forward to working with my fellow directors and management team to support Socket Mobile's continued growth and success."

 

Mr. MacDonald brings extensive executive leadership, finance, and public company governance experience. His previous service on Socket Mobile's Board provides valuable continuity and a strong understanding of the Company's strategy, operations, and markets as it enters its next phase of growth.

 

With Mr. MacDonald's appointment, Socket Mobile's Board of Directors consists of six members, four of whom are independent under Nasdaq listing standards, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to strong corporate governance and independent oversight.

 

About Socket Mobile, Inc.

Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile’s revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile’s cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com (AU, EMEA, UK). Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn , X, and keep up with our latest News and Updates (AU, EMEA, UK).

 

Socket Mobile Investor Contact:
Lynn Zhao
Chief Financial Officer
510-933-3016
lynn@socketmobile.com

 

 

Socket is a registered trademark of Socket Mobile. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners.

 

© 2026, Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved.

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