---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001654954-26-000232"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TENX"
cik: "0000034956"
company_name: "TENAX THERAPEUTICS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:07:31.677115+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Tenax CMO Dr. Stuart Rich moves to 4-day work week; salary prorated 80%

## Summary
- Effective Jan 1, 2026, Dr. Rich will average 4 days per week as CMO.
- Annual base salary prorated to 80% (80% of prior salary) reflecting reduced schedule.
- Board approved amendment on Dec 22, 2025; executed Jan 6, 2026.
- Executive acknowledges voluntary consent and no 'Good Reason' for termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001654954-26-000232
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TENX
- cik: 0000034956
- company_name: TENAX THERAPEUTICS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/34956/000165495426000232/0001654954-26-000232-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/34956/000165495426000232/tennx_8k.htm

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