[8-K] Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. announced a planned CFO transition. The Board appointed Daniel Fabian to succeed Kevin Gerlitz as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 31, 2025. The change follows Mr. Gerlitz’s departure to pursue other opportunities on the same date.

Fabian joined Sound Point Capital Management in May 2025 and serves as Global CFO with 20+ years in asset management, previously President & COO at Alcentra. The company states there are no selection arrangements, no family relationships, and no related‑party transactions requiring disclosure for Fabian.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Planned CFO handoff with experienced successor; neutral impact.

The company disclosed that Daniel Fabian will become CFO effective December 31, 2025, succeeding Kevin Gerlitz, who is departing to pursue other opportunities. The appointment was approved by the Board on November 5, 2025.

The filing notes Fabian’s senior finance and operations background in asset management and confirms no selection arrangements, family relationships, or related‑party transactions under Item 404(a). This reads as a standard leadership transition with governance disclosures aligned to SEC rules.

Operational effects, if any, will depend on future execution; no changes to strategy, guidance, or financial targets are stated in the excerpt.

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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

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2025

SOUND POINT MERIDIAN CAPITAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		811-23881		99-3083840
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

375 Park Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, New York		10152
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 895-2293

(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(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		SPMC		New York Stock Exchange
8.00% Series A Preferred Stock due 2029		SPMA		New York Stock Exchange
7.875% Series B Preferred Stock due 2030		SPME		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 or Rule 12b- 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 November 5, 2025, the Board of Directors of Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Daniel Fabian to succeed Kevin Gerlitz as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of December 31, 2025. The appointment was made in connection with the departure of Mr. Gerlitz from the Company to pursue other opportunities, effective as of December 31, 2025. Mr. Fabian will serve as CFO of the Company until his successor is duly appointed or until his resignation or removal.

Mr. Fabian, age 44, joined Sound Point Capital Management, LP in May 2025. He currently serves as Global Chief Financial Officer at Sound Point Capital Management, LP, and has over 20 years of experience within the global asset management sector. He leads global Finance, Tax, Valuations, Technology, and Fund Reporting functions, driving institutionalization and operational scalability. Previously, he served as President & COO at Alcentra, where he directed firm-wide operations spanning six investment strategies. Mr. Fabian is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), qualified in 2004, and received a BSc (Hons) in E-Commerce and Business from the University of Nottingham in 1999. 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Fabian and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Mr. Fabian has no family relationships with any current director, executive officer, or person nominated to become a director or executive officer of the Company. Further, with regard to Mr. Fabian, there are no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction, in which the Company is a participant that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

	Sound Point Meridian Capital, Inc.
Date: November 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Ujjaval Desai
	Name:	Ujjaval Desai
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did SPMA disclose about executive leadership?

The Board appointed Daniel Fabian as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 31, 2025, succeeding Kevin Gerlitz.

When does the CFO transition at SPMA take effect?

The effective date is December 31, 2025.

Why is the current CFO leaving SPMA?

The company states Kevin Gerlitz is departing to pursue other opportunities.

What is Daniel Fabian’s background relevant to SPMA?

Fabian is Global CFO at Sound Point Capital Management with 20+ years in asset management and was previously President & COO at Alcentra.

Did SPMA report any related‑party transactions or family relationships for Fabian?

No. The company states no family relationships and no Item 404(a) transactions involving Fabian.

When did SPMA’s Board approve the CFO appointment?

The Board approved the appointment on November 5, 2025.