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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-005089"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AIFC"
cik: "0000862861"
company_name: "AI Financial Corp"
filed_at: "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:10:57.075459+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ALT5 Sigma appoints Dr. Adel ElMessiry as independent director

## Summary
- Dr. Adel ElMessiry appointed to Board as independent director effective January 29, 2026.
- ElMessiry is President and CTO of AlphaFin, a blockchain fintech co-founded in August 2020.
- He holds Ph.D. in Computer Science from NC State, with experience in fintech, blockchain, and governance.
- No related-party transactions or material plans in connection with his appointment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-005089
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AIFC
- cik: 0000862861
- company_name: AI Financial Corp
- filed_at: 2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/862861/000149315226005089/0001493152-26-005089-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/862861/000149315226005089/form8-k.htm

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