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2026-08-27
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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) August 27, 2026
FUEL TECH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | 001-33059
(Commission
File Number) | | 20-5657551
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
Fuel Tech, Inc.
27601 Bella Vista Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555-1617
630-845-4500
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
___________________
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 | FTEK | NASDAQ Capital Market |
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 provision:
☐ | 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)) |
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.
(b) Resignation of Chairman of the Board
Effective as of August 27, 2026, Vincent J. Arnone notified Fuel Tech, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective on September 15, 2026. Mr. Arnone will continue to serve as a member of the Board. Mr. Arnone’s decision to step down as Chairman is not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
(d) Election of Chairman of the Board
On August 27, 2026, the Board elected Sharon L. Jones, an existing independent member of the Board, to succeed Mr. Arnone as Chairman of the Board, effective September 16, 2026.
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.
| Fuel Tech, Inc.
(Registrant)
|
| | |
| By: | /s/ Bradley W. Johnson |
| | Bradley W. Johnson |
Date: September 2, 2026 | | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |