Datavault AI names Christopher Hardt to board as Robert Tobias resigns after NYIAX deal

Datavault AI Inc.

Robert Tobias resigned from the board effective 11:59 p.m. Oct 2, 2026, tied to the NYIAX acquisition; he served 2+ years and chaired the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee.
Christopher Hardt, ex-PwC audit partner (2000-2021) and CFO of Abri SPAC 2 (Nasdaq: ASPP), was appointed Oct 2, 2026, designated by NYIAX under the March 18, 2026 merger agreement.
Hardt receives $60,000/year board cash plus $2,500 for Audit Committee service and a 125,000-share restricted stock award vesting 50% in two quarterly tranches.
Directors resigning in a change-of-control get full equity vesting; 2+ year veterans get a one-year $72,000 advisory contract ($6,000/month) plus 120,000 restricted shares.
Datavault AI closed its acquisition of NYIAX in August 2026; Hardt served on NYIAX's board from Sept 2025 to Feb 2026.

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Departed

Robert Tobias

Director; Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

DVLT · Datavault AI Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-02
Successor: Christopher Hardt
Filed: October 6, 2026, 5:17 PM ET

On October 2, 2026, Robert Tobias tendered his resignation from the Board, effective as of 11:59 p.m. on such date. Mr. Tobias tendered his resignation in connection with the Company’s acquisition of NYIAX, which the Board determined to be a Triggering Transaction, to allow for the appointment of Christopher Hardt (as more fully described below) and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.

Appointed

Christopher Hardt

Director

DVLT · Datavault AI Inc.

Filed: October 6, 2026, 5:17 PM ET

Mr. Tobias tendered his resignation in connection with the Company’s acquisition of NYIAX, which the Board determined to be a Triggering Transaction, to allow for the appointment of Christopher Hardt (as more fully described below) and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert Tobias resigned as Director; Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at Datavault AI Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Director; Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

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On October 2, 2026, Robert Tobias tendered his resignation from the Board, effective as of 11:59 p.m. on such date. Mr. Tobias tendered his resignation in connection with the Company’s acquisition of NYIAX, which the Board determined to be a Triggering Transaction, to allow for the appointment of Christopher Hardt (as more fully described below) and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.

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Christopher Hardt was appointed as Director at Datavault AI Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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Mr. Tobias tendered his resignation in connection with the Company’s acquisition of NYIAX, which the Board determined to be a Triggering Transaction, to allow for the appointment of Christopher Hardt (as more fully described below) and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.

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