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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-25-019341"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCNX"
cik: "0001382574"
company_name: "Scienture Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-10-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T02:19:19.920947+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Scienture Holdings amends co-CEO employment agreements, increases base salaries and severance

## Summary
- Dr. Mani's base salary raised from $325,000 to $400,000; Dr. Hariharan's from $175,000 to $400,000.
- Severance benefit increased to 24 months base salary in non-CIC termination, 2x sum in CIC termination.
- COBRA and insurance benefits extended from 12 to 24 months post-termination.
- Amendments effective October 1, 2025, approved by Compensation Committee.
- Formalized Dr. Mani as President/Co-CEO and Dr. Hariharan as Executive Chairman/Co-CEO.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-019341
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCNX
- cik: 0001382574
- company_name: Scienture Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-10-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1382574/000149315225019341/0001493152-25-019341-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1382574/000149315225019341/form8-k.htm

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