Laura L. Barton to step down as Chief Business Officer and Secretary at Odyssey Marine, effective May 31, 2023

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC

Barton to leave executive roles on May 31, 2023 after 25 years; will serve as consultant through Jan 31, 2024.
Severance includes six months base salary, acceleration of unvested stock options, and potential payment tied to Exploraciones Oceánicas proceeds.
Consulting agreement provides one-time fee equal to one month base salary plus 57,639 shares of common stock.
Resignation from board effective same date; no disagreements with company's operations, policies, or practices.

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Departed

Laura L. Barton

Chief Business Officer and Secretary

OMEX · ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC

Effective: 2023-05-31
Filed: May 26, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On May 26, 2023, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (“Odyssey”) and Laura L. Barton entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release (the “Separation Agreement”) pursuant to which Ms. Barton’s employment as Odyssey’s Chief Business Officer and Secretary will end on May 31, 2023 (the “Termination Date”).

Departed

Laura L. Barton

Director

OMEX · ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC

Effective: 2023-05-31
Filed: May 26, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

Ms. Barton also resigned as a member of Odyssey’s board of directors and all committees thereof effective May 31, 2023.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Laura L. Barton resigned as Chief Business Officer and Secretary at ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Business Officer and Secretary

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On May 26, 2023, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (“Odyssey”) and Laura L. Barton entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release (the “Separation Agreement”) pursuant to which Ms. Barton’s employment as Odyssey’s Chief Business Officer and Secretary will end on May 31, 2023 (the “Termination Date”).

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Laura L. Barton resigned as Director at ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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Ms. Barton also resigned as a member of Odyssey’s board of directors and all committees thereof effective May 31, 2023.

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