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accession: "0001628280-26-010186"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SKYE"
cik: "0001516551"
company_name: "Skye Bioscience, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:26:46.875916+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CFO Kaitlyn Arsenault to step down Feb 20; CEO Punit Dhillon appointed principal accounting officer

## Summary
- CFO Kaitlyn Arsenault departs Feb 20, 2026; no disagreement with auditors or company on financials.
- Severance: $450,000 cash, $45,000 annual bonus, up to $30,000 legal fees, $41,172 COBRA reimbursement.
- Arsenault will serve as advisor for 6 months; outstanding equity awards continue vesting.
- CEO Punit Dhillon appointed principal accounting officer effective Feb 20; remains CEO and President.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-010186
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SKYE
- cik: 0001516551
- company_name: Skye Bioscience, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1516551/000162828026010186/0001628280-26-010186-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1516551/000162828026010186/skye_021826x8kkmaseparation.htm

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