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Covista Inc. (CVSA) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 28, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Two independent directors, Emily Chiu and Leslie Storms, appointed effective August 17, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Two independent directors, Emily Chiu and Leslie Storms, appointed effective August 17, 2026
- Board expanded from 10 to 12 members, increasing independent oversight capacity
- Each director receives approximately $32,986 prorated RSUs, $150,000 annual equity grant, and $85,000 annual cash compensation
- Committee assignments remain undecided; both directors face re-election at the 2026 annual meeting
- No related-party transactions or appointment arrangements disclosed
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Emily C. Chiu and Leslie Storms appointed directors effective August 17, 2026
- Board expands technology, fintech, healthcare delivery, medtech and acquisition-integration expertise
- 10 of 12 directors now independent, strengthening oversight and governance
- Appointments support Covista’s three-year Purpose at Scale strategy, including AI-enabled education and employer workforce pipelines
- Strategy targets growth across healthcare education and adjacent healthcare domains, without disclosed financial guidance
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