Are there related-party transactions involving David Holmes at Socket Mobile (SCKT)?

The company reports that there are no transactions involving David Holmes requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K , indicating no disclosable related‑party dealings tied to his appointment.

Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT) appoints CEO David Holmes to its board

Q: What board change did Socket Mobile (SCKT) disclose in this 8-K?

Socket Mobile’s Board appointed David Holmes , the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to its Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026 , expanding his role in the company’s governance and strategic oversight.

Q: What is David Holmes’s current role at Socket Mobile (SCKT)?

David Holmes serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Socket Mobile. He has held these positions since June 12, 2026 and, as of August 3, 2026, also serves as a member of the Board of Directors.

Q: Will David Holmes receive extra compensation for joining the Socket Mobile (SCKT) board?

No. Socket Mobile states that Mr. Holmes will receive no additional compensation for his service as a director beyond what he already earns in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Q: When did Socket Mobile (SCKT) announce David Holmes’s board appointment publicly?

Socket Mobile issued a press release dated August 4, 2026 announcing David Holmes’s appointment to the Board of Directors. This press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

Q: What SEC item does Socket Mobile (SCKT) use for this leadership change?

The disclosure is made under Item 5.02 of Form 8‑K, which covers departures or appointments of directors and certain officers as well as compensatory arrangements affecting those officers and directors.

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Socket Mobile, Inc. reports that its Board of Directors appointed David Holmes, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve as a member of the Board, effective August 3, 2026. Holmes has served as President and CEO since June 12, 2026.

The company states there are no arrangements or understandings with any other person related to his appointment and no related-party transactions involving Holmes that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K. He will not receive additional compensation for his service as a director beyond his existing CEO and President compensation. A press release dated August 4, 2026 announcing the appointment is included as Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Board appointment effective date: August 3, 2026 CEO appointment date: June 12, 2026 Press release date: August 4, 2026

3 metrics

Board appointment effective date August 3, 2026 Date David Holmes began serving as a member of the Board of Directors

CEO appointment date June 12, 2026 Date David Holmes began serving as President and Chief Executive Officer

Press release date August 4, 2026 Date of Exhibit 99.1 announcing David Holmes’s appointment to the Board

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Item 5.02, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, Board of Directors

4 terms

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.

Item 5.02 regulatory

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

Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory

"There are no transactions involving Mr. Holmes that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K."

Board of Directors regulatory

"the Board of Directors has appointed David A. Holmes"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

Available on EDGAR 08/05/2026 - 04:17 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/05/2026 - 04:17 PM

FAQ

What board change did Socket Mobile (SCKT) disclose in this 8-K?

Socket Mobile’s Board appointed David Holmes, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to its Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026, expanding his role in the company’s governance and strategic oversight.

What is David Holmes’s current role at Socket Mobile (SCKT)?

David Holmes serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Socket Mobile. He has held these positions since June 12, 2026 and, as of August 3, 2026, also serves as a member of the Board of Directors.

Will David Holmes receive extra compensation for joining the Socket Mobile (SCKT) board?

No. Socket Mobile states that Mr. Holmes will receive no additional compensation for his service as a director beyond what he already earns in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

When did Socket Mobile (SCKT) announce David Holmes’s board appointment publicly?

Socket Mobile issued a press release dated August 4, 2026 announcing David Holmes’s appointment to the Board of Directors. This press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

What SEC item does Socket Mobile (SCKT) use for this leadership change?

The disclosure is made under Item 5.02 of Form 8‑K, which covers departures or appointments of directors and certain officers as well as compensatory arrangements affecting those officers and directors.

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

August 3, 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)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] 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 August 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Socket Mobile, Inc. (the "Company") appointed David Holmes to serve as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Mr. Holmes has served as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer since June 12, 2026. Biographical information regarding Mr. Holmes was previously disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Holmes and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. There are no transactions involving Mr. Holmes that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Holmes will not receive any additional compensation for his service as a director beyond the compensation he receives in his capacity as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

On August 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Holmes' appointment to the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press release dated August 4, 2026, announcing the appointment of Mr. David Holmes 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: August 5, 2026	/s/ Lynn Zhao
		Name: Lynn Zhao Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Socket Mobile Appoints David A. Holmes to Board of Directors

FREMONT, Calif., – August 4, 2026 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David A. Holmes, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, effective August 3, 2026.

Mr. Holmes was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in June 2026 and has led the Company's efforts to strengthen operational execution, manage costs, and advance its strategic priorities. As a member of the Board, he will contribute his operational expertise and leadership experience to the Company's long-term strategy and governance.

"We are pleased to welcome Dave to the Board of Directors," said Charlie Bass, Chairman of the Board. "Since becoming CEO, Dave has demonstrated strong leadership and a clear focus on executing the Company's strategic objectives. We look forward to his continued contributions in his expanded role."

"I am honored to join the Board of Directors," said Mr. Holmes. "I look forward to working closely with my fellow directors as we continue executing our strategy, serving our customers, and creating long-term value for our stockholders."

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.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

EX-99 EXHIBIT 99.1 7.1 KB