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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001654954-24-011992"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ACCS"
cik: "0000843006"
company_name: "ACCESS Newswire Inc."
filed_at: "2024-09-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T04:25:03.966702+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Steven Knerr named permanent CFO of Issuer Direct Corp effective September 16, 2024

## Summary
- Base salary set at $200,000 annually, up from $178,500 under previous interim arrangement.
- One-time FY2024 cash bonus of $25,000 based on achievement of target objectives.
- Annual bonus target of 45% of base salary for subsequent years, tied to performance goals.
- Severance provides 6 months base salary and continued medical coverage if terminated without cause, for disability, or for good reason.
- Employment agreement includes noncompetition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality covenants.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001654954-24-011992
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ACCS
- cik: 0000843006
- company_name: ACCESS Newswire Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-09-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/843006/000165495424011992/0001654954-24-011992-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/843006/000165495424011992/isdr_8k.htm

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