[8-K] SmartRent, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SmartRent, Inc. reported several corporate governance updates. On November 12, 2025, Isaiah DeRose-Wilson notified the company that he will step down as Chief Technology Officer, with an expected effective date of December 31, 2025, and the company expects to enter into a transition agreement and general release with him before his departure. On November 17, 2025, SmartRent appointed Sangeeth Ponathil as Chief Information Officer; he began employment that same day and will work closely with Mr. DeRose-Wilson prior to his departure. On November 13, 2025, the board approved amended and restated bylaws, updating advance notice provisions for director nominations and other stockholder business, reflecting recent changes in Delaware law, and making clarifying and ministerial revisions.

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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): November 12, 2025

SmartRent, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-39991		85-4218526
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

6811 E. Mayo Blvd., 4th Floor Phoenix, Arizona		85054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(844) 479-1555

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		SMRT		The New York Stock Exchange

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).

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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 November 12, 2025, Isaiah DeRose-Wilson informed SmartRent, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will step down from his position as Chief Technology Officer, with an expected effective date of December 31, 2025. The Company appreciates Mr. DeRose-Wilson’s many contributions and thanks him for his service.

The Company expects to enter into a transition agreement and general release with Mr. DeRose-Wilson prior to his departure.

On November 17, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of Sangeeth Ponathil as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Ponathil began his employment with the Company on November 17, 2025, and will work closely with Mr. DeRose-Wilson prior to his departure.

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On November 13, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws of the Company (as amended and restated, the “A&R Bylaws”) which became effective upon such approval and adoption.

The A&R Bylaws were amended to make certain changes, including to (i) update and revise the advance notice provisions for the nomination of directors or the proposal of other business by stockholders, (ii) make updates to reflect recent amendments to Delaware law, and (iii) make certain clarifying and ministerial changes.

The foregoing description of the amendments made in the A&R Bylaws does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the A&R Bylaws, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1	Amended and Restated Bylaws of SmartRent, Inc.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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: November 17, 2025

SMARTRENT, INC.
By:		/s/ Frank Martell
Name:		Frank Martell
Title:		President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What leadership changes did SmartRent (SMRT) announce in this 8-K?

SmartRent announced that Isaiah DeRose-Wilson will step down as Chief Technology Officer with an expected effective date of December 31, 2025, and that Sangeeth Ponathil has been appointed as Chief Information Officer effective November 17, 2025.

When will SmartRents CTO, Isaiah DeRose-Wilson, leave his role?

Isaiah DeRose-Wilson informed SmartRent on November 12, 2025 that he will step down as Chief Technology Officer, with an expected effective date of December 31, 2025.

Who is SmartRents new Chief Information Officer and when did he start?

SmartRent appointed Sangeeth Ponathil as Chief Information Officer. He began his employment with the company on November 17, 2025 and will work closely with the outgoing CTO before the transition is complete.

What changes did SmartRent (SMRT) make to its bylaws in November 2025?

On November 13, 2025, SmartRents board approved amended and restated bylaws that updated advance notice provisions for stockholder nominations and proposals, reflected recent amendments to Delaware law, and included certain clarifying and ministerial changes.

Did SmartRent update rules for stockholder nominations and proposals?

Yes. The amended and restated bylaws update and revise the advance notice provisions governing how stockholders may nominate directors or propose other business.

Is there a transition agreement related to SmartRents CTO departure?

SmartRent stated that it expects to enter into a transition agreement and general release with Isaiah DeRose-Wilson prior to his departure as Chief Technology Officer.

Where can investors find the full text of SmartRents amended bylaws?

The amended and restated bylaws are filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this report and are incorporated by reference for full details.