Director Stephen Hall resigns; Cory Mertes appointed as Director and Committee Chair

ORIGINCLEAR, INC.

Stephen Hall resigned as Director and Chairman of Audit and Compensation Committees, effective August 27, 2025.
Board appointed Cory Mertes as Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, same effective date.
No reason for resignation provided; no dispute disclosed.

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