---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-025735"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CHUC"
cik: "0001134765"
company_name: "Charlie's Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-04T21:24:13+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-04T21:26:05.892483+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Charlie's Holdings names Henry Sicignano CEO; COO Ryan Stump transitions to board role

## Summary
- Ryan Stump resigns as COO effective Sept 4, 2026, remains on board and will lead strategic partnerships.
- Henry Sicignano appointed CEO immediately, continues as President; compensation unchanged.
- Company plans to launch first age-gated flavored disposable vape using IKE Tech's patented DAR technology.
- Stump to spearhead monetization of Charlie's 678-sku PMTA portfolio through partnerships with global tobacco firms.
- Stump family collectively owns ~30% of company; Stump directly holds 10%.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-025735
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CHUC
- cik: 0001134765
- company_name: Charlie's Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-04T21:24:13+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1134765/000143774926025735/0001437749-26-025735-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1134765/000143774926025735/chuc20260804_8k.htm

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