---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001603978-26-000031"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "AQB"
cik: "0001603978"
company_name: "AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:09:51.413047+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AquaBounty director Rick Sterling's resignation withdrawn; remains on board

## Summary
- Resignation notice dated Oct 28, 2025 was conditional on filing 10-K, closing note purchases, and purchasing D&O tail policy.
- As of March 31, 2026, the D&O tail policy was not purchased; conditions for resignation not satisfied.
- Resignation notice deemed withdrawn; Sterling continues as director of AquaBounty.
- No disagreement with company operations, policies, or practices cited.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001603978-26-000031
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: AQB
- cik: 0001603978
- company_name: AQUABOUNTY TECHNOLOGIES INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.01, 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1603978/000160397826000031/0001603978-26-000031-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1603978/000160397826000031/aqb-20251028x8ka.htm

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