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BASANITE, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from BASANITE, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Auditor Changes

BASANITE, INC. dismissed Hudgens CPA, PLLC as its auditor.

“on June 2, 2026, the Company’s Board terminated the services of Hudgens CPA, PLLC.”

Mike Nelson departed as Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“The reappointment follows Mike Nelson’s departure from the role of Chief Executive Officer”

Ronald LoRicco, Sr. was appointed as Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On April 18, 2025 the Board of Directors of Basanite, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the reappointment of Ronald LoRicco, Sr. as the Company’s Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.”

Michael Dennis Nelson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On March 18, 2025, Michael Dennis Nelson agreed to become the Chief Executive Officer of Basanite, Inc. (the “Company”) through April 1, 2028.”

Andrew Acquarulo Jr. was appointed as Director at BASANITE, INC..

“On March 17, 2025, the Board of Directors, through a vote of its Chairman and Directors appointed Mr. Andrew Acquarulo, Jr., 62, to serve a member of its Board of Directors.”

Ali Manav was appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On October 2, 2024, Ali Manav agreed to become the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Basanite, Inc. (the “Company”) through June 30, 2025.”

Ronald LoRicco, Sr. was appointed as Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On April 11, 2024, the Board of Directors, through a vote of Unanimous Written Consent appointed Mr. Ronald LoRicco, Sr, 59, to serve as the Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer.”

Thomas Richmond was terminated as acting Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On July 31, 2023, Basanite, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an engagement letter with Thomas Richmond to join our Company as acting Interim Chief Executive Officer and as an independent contractor until December 31, 2023. As the engagement letter has not been extended by the Company, Mr. Richmond’s services with Basanite have terminated and he is no longer affiliated with the Company.”

Tom Richmond was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On July 31 st , 2023 the Board of Directors, conferred and elected to offer Mr. Richmond an engagement agreement wherein the Company will compensate him at a monthly rate of $33,333 and we issued him non-statutory stock Options to purchase a total of four (4) million shares common stock over a term of five years at the price of $0.045 per share.”

Tom Richmond was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On April 6, 2023, the Board of Directors, through a vote of Unanimous Written Consent engaged Mr. Tom Richmond, 64, to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer through August 31, 2023.”

Michael V. Barbera departed as Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On April 6, 2023, Mr. Michael V. Barbera stepped down from the role of Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company to retire for personal reasons while remaining on the Board of Directors.”
Auditor Changes

BASANITE, INC. engaged Hudgens CPA, PLLC as its auditor.

“On December 12,2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Basanite, Inc. (the “ Company ”) engaged Hudgens CPA, PLLC (“Hudgens”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, effective immediately.”

Jacqueline Placeres was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary at BASANITE, INC..

“On December 9, 2022 (the “ Start Date ”), the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) appointed Jacqueline Placeres as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company.”

Lisa Gainsborg resigned as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary at BASANITE, INC..

“On December 6, 2022, Lisa Gainsborg, the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Basanite, Inc. (the “ Company ”), sent Michael Barbera, the Company’s Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer, a notice of her voluntary resignation from the Company, effective December 15, 2022.”
Auditor Changes

Cherry Bekaert LLP resigned as auditor of BASANITE, INC..

“Effective November 22, 2022, Cherry Bekaert LLP (“CB”) voluntarily resigned as independent registered public accounting firm of Basanite, Inc.”

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr. was appointed as Chairman of the Board at BASANITE, INC..

“The Board also ratified and approved its September 21, 2022 appointment of Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr. as Chairman of the Board.”

Michael V. Barbera was appointed as Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On November 17, 2022, the Board appointed Michael V. Barbera, a director of the Corporation, as Acting Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

Lisa H. Gainsborg was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary at BASANITE, INC..

“Effective August 17, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Basanite, Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Lisa H. Gainsborg, CPA as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company.”

Sergio S. Salani was appointed as director at BASANITE, INC..

“On August 9, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Basanite, Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Sergio S. Salani as a director of the Company.”

Simon R. Kay was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Acting Interim Chief Financial Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On March 25, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Basanite, Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Simon R. Kay (“ Kay ”) as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President.”

David L. Anderson resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“On February 20, 2022, David L. Anderson (“Anderson”), the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Basanite, Inc. (the “Company”), provided written notice to the Board of Directors of the Company of his resignation from the Company.”

Simon R. Kay changed role as Chief Financial Officer at BASANITE, INC..

“(iii) not be required to provide services as Acting Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company (as such duties may be assumed by other Company personnel);”

Frederick H. Tingberg, Jr. was appointed as Director at BASANITE, INC..

“the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) has appointed Manuel A. Rodriguez and Frederick H. Tingberg, Jr. as members of the Board.”

Manuel A. Rodriguez was appointed as Director at BASANITE, INC..

“the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) has appointed Manuel A. Rodriguez and Frederick H. Tingberg, Jr. as members of the Board.”

Kelly Paterson resigned as Director at BASANITE, INC..

“Effective as of June 30, 2021, Gregory D. Cline and Kelly Paterson resigned as members of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of the Basanite, Inc, a Nevada corporation”

Gregory D. Cline resigned as Director at BASANITE, INC..

“Effective as of June 30, 2021, Gregory D. Cline and Kelly Paterson resigned as members of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of the Basanite, Inc, a Nevada corporation”

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