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Air Industries CEO Lou Melluzzo resigns effective March 11, 2026; separation agreement disclosed
AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP
- CEO and President Lou Melluzzo resigned from all positions on March 11, 2026; no disagreement cited.
- Separation agreement provides salary through April 10, 2026, plus two months' base salary severance.
- RSUs vesting April 1, 2026 (34,123 shares) and February 12, 2026 grant (12,159 shares) issued, subject to restrictions tied to proposed merger with Tenax Aerospace Acquisition LLC.
- Melluzzo retains options for 128,000 shares, though right to exercise will terminate early due to separation.
- No successor named; Melluzzo agreed to 12-month non-compete on competitive products and 5-year non-disparagement.