---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-24-019272"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RMCF"
cik: "0001616262"
company_name: "Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-06-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T06:16:38.155116+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Jeffrey R. Geygan appointed Interim CEO of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

## Summary
- Jeffrey R. Geygan appointed Interim CEO effective May 16, 2024; role is temporary until a full-time CEO is hired.
- Base salary of $390,000; eligible for annual cash bonus with target of 75% of base (prorated for FY2025).
- Special equity grant of RSUs valued at $390,000 vesting monthly over 36 months; subject to continued service.
- No severance provided; employment is at-will; Geygan continues as Board member without additional Board compensation.
- Offer letter entered on May 29, 2024; details of compensatory arrangements outlined.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-24-019272
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RMCF
- cik: 0001616262
- company_name: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-06-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616262/000143774924019272/0001437749-24-019272-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616262/000143774924019272/rmcfd20240604_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Jeffrey R. Geygan was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer
  source text: appointed Jeffrey R. Geygan to the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, 2024
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616262/000143774924019272/0001437749-24-019272-index.htm

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