---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-23-023954"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BLFS"
cik: "0000834365"
company_name: "BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS INC"
filed_at: "2023-08-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T09:00:38.746731+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BioLife execs to receive up to 100% of base salary in stock through Dec 2023

## Summary
- CEO Michael Rice to receive 50% of base salary in vested shares for Aug 14-Dec 31, 2023; 50% in cash.
- EVP Aby Mathew to receive 100% of base salary in shares; CFO and COO to receive 30% in shares.
- All board members will receive all remaining 2023 cash compensation in fully vested shares.
- Compensation reverts to full cash payment on January 1, 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-23-023954
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BLFS
- cik: 0000834365
- company_name: BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS INC
- filed_at: 2023-08-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/834365/000143774923023954/0001437749-23-023954-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/834365/000143774923023954/bioli20230816_8k.htm

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