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8-K filed May 28, 2026, 4:18 PM ET CIK 0000922612
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CEO and Chairman Michael Zapata resigns; lone director Charles Davidson remains

SCHMITT INDUSTRIES INC

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Michael Zapata

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
SCHMITT INDUSTRIES INC
Effective
2026-05-08
Filed
May 28, 2026, 4:18 PM ET
On May 8, 2026, Michael Zapata tendered his resignation as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the Company).

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Michael Zapata resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at SCHMITT INDUSTRIES INC.

On May 8, 2026, Michael Zapata tendered his resignation as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the Company).

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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