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accession: "0001104659-26-087540"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CVSA"
cik: "0000730464"
company_name: "Covista Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-28T20:15:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T20:16:39.256671+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Covista appoints Emily Chiu and Leslie Storms to Board, effective Aug 17, 2026

## Summary
- Appoints Emily Chiu (former CEO of Novo Platform) and Leslie Storms (veterinary health network leader) as independent directors, effective Aug 17, 2026.
- Board size increased from 10 to 12 members; both will stand for re-election at 2026 annual meeting.
- Each receives prorated RSU grant of ~$32,986 on Aug 17, plus $150,000 equity retainer after annual meeting and $85,000 annual cash retainer.
- Appointments support Covista's 'Purpose at Scale' three-year growth strategy to address healthcare workforce challenges.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-087540
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CVSA
- cik: 0000730464
- company_name: Covista Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T20:15:14+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/730464/000110465926087540/0001104659-26-087540-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/730464/000110465926087540/cvsa-20260728x8k.htm

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