SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. — fact timeline

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC valued at Purchased 2,857,142 shares at $6.58 per share; aggregate gross proceeds approximately $20 million (effective 2026-04-28).

“On April 28, 2026, Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “ Underwriting Agreement ”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (the “ Representative ”), as the representative of the underwriters named therein (the “ Underwriters ”), relating to an underwritten public offering (the “ Offering ”) of 2,857,142 shares (the “ Shares ”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“ Common Stock ”).”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its auditor.

“On October 10, 2025, the Company, with the approval of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors, engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

Marcum LLP resigned as auditor of SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“On October 10, 2025, Marcum informed Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and as the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approved, that Marcum resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq noncompliance notice notice regarding late filing.

“September 16, 2025, Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is delayed in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025. NASDAQ exception will be allowed to enable the Company to regain compliance with all delinquent filings, but only for a maximum of 180 calendar days from the due date of the Initial Delinquent Filing, or October 13, 2025. The Company’s auditors have substantially completed their procedures for these periods. The remaining steps primarily re”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq noncompliance notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“August 29, 2025, Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) received an additional delinquency notification letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that because it has not filed Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025 and it remains delinquent in filing its Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024 and its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). Previously, Nasdaq had granted the Company an exception until August 20, 2025, to file its delinquent Form 10-K”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“May 28, 2025, Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) received a delinquency notification letter (the “Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that since it has not yet filed its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, and because the Company remains delinquent in filing its Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024, the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all periodic financial reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“April 16, 2025, Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) received a delinquency notification letter (the “Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that since it has not yet filed its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all periodic financial reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Letter states that the Company now has 60 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compli”

Joseph Mohr resigned as Board of Directors at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“On March 21, 2025, Joseph Mohr resigned from his position as the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).”

Joseph Mohr resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“On March 21, 2025, Joseph Mohr resigned from his position as the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).”

Robert (Casey) Nelson resigned as Chief Financial Officer at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“Mr. Nelson’s employment termination date is June 10, 2024 (the “Separation Date”) resigning from all positions including position as a non-employee Director on the Board of Directors, in lieu of an involuntary termination without cause.”

Dean Rudy was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“The Company named Dean Rudy Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective June 10, 2024.”

Joe Mohr was appointed as Chief Manufacturing Officer at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“Mr. Joe Mohr has been appointed Chief Manufacturing Officer, responsible for Syntec Optics sales, business development and revenue growth, and customer manufacturing excellence.”

Al Kapoor was appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“Mr. Al Kapoor has been appointed Chairman and CEO, responsible for the company’s strategy and potential bolt-on acquisitions.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC.: As a result of the Business Combination, the Company ceased to be a shell company (effective 2023-11-07).

“As a result of the Business Combination, the Company ceased to be a shell company.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC.: Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation became effective on November 7, 2023 in connection with the consummation of the Transactions (effective 2023-11-07).

“On November 7, 2023, in connection with the consummation of the Transactions, the Company’s A&R Charter, and Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “ A&R Bylaws ”) were approved by OmniLit’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting and became effective.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC.: Amended and Restated Bylaws became effective on November 7, 2023 in connection with the consummation of the Transactions (effective 2023-11-07).

“On November 7, 2023, in connection with the consummation of the Transactions, the Company’s A&R Charter, and Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “ A&R Bylaws ”) were approved by OmniLit’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting and became effective.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. underwent a change of control involving Syntec Optics, Inc. for $316,000,000 (closed 2023-11-07).

“”), totaling 31,600,000 shares (including the conversion and assumption of the options to purchase shares of Legacy Syntec Common Stock described below), which is equal to (x) $316,000,000 divided by (y) $10.00 (the “ Merger Consideration ”) and (ii) the contingent right to receive Earnout Shares (as defined below) (which may be zero) following the Closing.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. entered into Credit Agreement with the lender valued at increased the revolving line of credit from $8,000,000 to $10,000,000.

“Syntec Optics, Inc. refinanced its existing loan facilities. Pursuant to the terms of the new Credit Agreement with the lender, the proceeds of the refinancing were used”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Adjourn the annual meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders approved the proposal to adjourn the annual meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of the Business Combination Proposal, the Charter Proposal, the Incentive Plan Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal, the ESPP Proposal or the Director Election Proposal (the “ Adjournment Proposal . ”) For Against Abstain 5,828,860 2,606 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Election of seven (7) directors to serve as directors of New Syntec Optics. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders approved the proposal to elect seven (7) directors who will serve as directors of New Syntec Optics until their successors are duly elected and qualified, subject to their earlier death, resignation, or removal (the “ Director Election Proposal ”) For Against Abstain 5,558,852 272,614 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve the Syntec Optics, Inc. 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders approved the proposal to approve, assuming the Business Combination Proposal, the Charter Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal and the Incentive Plan Proposal are approved, the Syntec Optics, Inc. 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ ESPP Proposal ”) For Against Abstain 5,828,860 2,606 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve and adopt the OmniLit Combination 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders approved the proposal to approve and adopt, assuming the Business Combination Proposal, the Charter Proposal and the Nasdaq Proposal are approved, for purposes of complying with the applicable Nasdaq rules, the OmniLit Combination 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “ Incentive Plan Proposal ”) For Against Abstain 5,558,852 272,614 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve the issuance of shares of common stock in connection with the Business Combination for purposes of complying with applicable Nasdaq rules. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders, for purposes of complying with the applicable rules of Nasdaq, approved the issuance of shares of OmniLit’s common stock in connection with the Business Combination, including, without limitation, the Aggregate Merger Consideration, the Earnout RSUs, assuming the Business Combination Proposal and the Charter Proposal are approved, for purposes of complying with the applicable Nasdaq rules (the “ Nasdaq Proposal ”) For Against Abstain 5,828,860 2,606 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve and adopt the second amended and restated certificate of incorporation of OmniLit. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders approved the proposal to approve and adopt, assuming the Business Combination Proposal is approved, the second amended and restated certificate of incorporation of OmniLit, (the “ Charter Proposal ”) For Against Abstain 5,558,852 272,614 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve the Business Combination, including adopting the Business Combination Agreement and approving the other transactions contemplated thereby. at the 2023-10-31 meeting.

“The Stockholders approved the proposal to approve the Business Combination, including (a) adopting the Business Combination Agreement and (b) approving the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and related agreements described in the October 5, 2023 proxy statement/prospectus (the “ Business Combination Proposal ”). For Against Abstain 5,828,860 2,606 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with OmniLit Acquisition Corp. valued at Business Combination Agreement: merger of Merger Sub with Syntec Optics; issuance of ~31.6M shares t (effective 2023-05-09).

“On May 9, 2023, OmniLit entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the " Business Combination Agreement ") with Syntec Optics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (" Syntec Optics "), and Optics Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of OmniLit (" Merger Sub ").”

Albert Manzone was appointed as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“the Company appointed, Mr. Wally Bishop, Mr. Brent Rosenthal, and Mr. Albert Manzone to the Board to fill vacancies created by the resignations”

Brent Rosenthal was appointed as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“the Company appointed, Mr. Wally Bishop, Mr. Brent Rosenthal, and Mr. Albert Manzone to the Board to fill vacancies created by the resignations”

Wally Bishop was appointed as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“the Company appointed, Mr. Wally Bishop, Mr. Brent Rosenthal, and Mr. Albert Manzone to the Board to fill vacancies created by the resignations”

Jim Jenkins resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) accepted the resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, and Jim Jenkins effective immediately.”

Mark Norman resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) accepted the resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, and Jim Jenkins effective immediately.”

Kent Weldon resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) accepted the resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, and Jim Jenkins effective immediately.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding market value.

“April 4, 2023 and informed NASDAQ that the Company had 3,791,677 Class B shares available for voluntary conversion to 3,791,677 Class A shares to achieve compliance. On April 6, 2023, NASDAQ indicated the Company should trade for 10 calendar days at a minimum of $50,000,000 Market Value of Listed Securities after conversion to comply with the Listing Rules. On April 4, 2023 the Company reported to NASDAQ that the Company does not meet the required listed securities to maintain a minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (MVPHS) of $15,000,000. On the same day, NASDAQ provided a letter of no”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding market value.

“April 3, 2023, OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) indicating that the Company required to maintain a minimum of $50,000,000 Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) for continued listing on Nasdaq Global Market and did not comply with Listing Rules. Following receipt of the Notice, the Company promptly responded on April 4, 2023 and informed NASDAQ that the Company had 3,791,677 Class B shares available for voluntary conversion to 3,791,677 Class A shares to achieve”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding other.

“February 1, 2023, OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) indicating that the Company required to maintain a minimum of 1,100,000 publicly held shares (which is equal to total shares outstanding less any shares held by officers, directors, or beneficial owners of 10 percent or more) for continued listing on Nasdaq Global Market and did not comply with Listing Rules. Following receipt of the Notice, the Company promptly responded on February 3, 2023 and informed NASDAQ tha”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC.: Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation approved at special meeting (effective 2023-01-26).

“Item 5.03 Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws; On January 26, 2023, OmniLit Acquisition Corp (the “ Company ”) held its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “ Special Meeting ”). At the Special Meeting, the Founder Share Amendment Proposal (as defined below) to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was approved.”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Founder Share Amendment Proposal.

“the Founder Share Amendment Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of Common Stock: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 5,600,887 20,802 0 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve amendment to Investment Management Trust Agreement to authorize the extension as contemplated by the Extension Amendment Proposal (Trust Amendment Proposal).

“Set forth below are the final voting results for the Trust Amendment Proposal. Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and as required by Delaware law, the approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal requires the affirmative vote of at least 65% of holders of Common Stock who attend and vote at the Special Meeting with a quorum. The Trust Amendment Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of Common Stock: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 15,112,471 1,587,895 105,000 0”

SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. shareholders approved Approve amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the date to consummate a business combination by an additional nine months (Extension Amendment Proposal).

“Set forth below are the final voting results for the Extension Amendment Proposal. Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation , and as required by Delaware law, the approval of the Extension Amendment Proposal requires the affirmative vote of at least 65% of holders of Class A and Class B common stock (the “ Common Stock ”) who attend and vote at the Special Meeting with a quorum. The Extension Amendment Proposal was approved with the following vote from the holders of Common Stock: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 15,112,471 1,587,895 105,000 0”

Brian F. Hughes resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..

“accepted the resignation of Brian F. Hughes”