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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-008282"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLEO"
cik: "0001953988"
company_name: "Helio Corp /FL/"
filed_at: "2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:37:59.666862+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helio appoints independent directors Parti, Martinez, Campbell; board restructured for NYSE uplisting

## Summary
- Appointed Vikas Parti (Chairman of IP) Jan 21, Mario Martinez (Audit Chair) and Bruce Campbell (Comp Chair) Jan 26, all independent.
- Board now 5 members: 3 independent non-executive (Parti, Martinez, Campbell) and exec directors CEO Cabrera and CTO Delory.
- Each director receives $100k annual equity via quarterly RSUs under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, plus expense reimbursement.
- Board restructuring aligns with NYSE listing standards; NYSE application and Form S-1 remain active; 10-K expected late Jan 2026.
- Parti to lead IP strategy, building a patent portfolio and defensive 'picket fence' to support licensing and partnerships.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-008282
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLEO
- cik: 0001953988
- company_name: Helio Corp /FL/
- filed_at: 2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1953988/000121390026008282/0001213900-26-008282-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1953988/000121390026008282/ea0274296-8k_helio.htm

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