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Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) filed a Form 8-K reporting the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Michael Yung, effective 2 Aug 2025. The company states Mr. Yung left for personal reasons and had no disagreements regarding the firm’s operations or accounting practices.

CEO Denton Peng will serve as interim principal financial and accounting officer while the Board undertakes an internal and external search for a permanent replacement. No additional financial results or business updates were included.

The filing also notes that trading of Phoenix Motor’s common stock was suspended on Nasdaq on 15 Apr 2025 and shares now quote on the OTC Pink under the symbol PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) ha presentato un modulo 8-K comunicando le dimissioni del Direttore Finanziario Michael Yung, effettive dal 2 agosto 2025. L'azienda specifica che il signor Yung si è dimesso per motivi personali e non ha avuto disaccordi riguardo alle operazioni o alle pratiche contabili della società.

Il CEO Denton Peng assumerà il ruolo di direttore finanziario e contabile ad interim mentre il Consiglio procederà con una ricerca interna ed esterna per un sostituto permanente. Non sono stati forniti ulteriori risultati finanziari o aggiornamenti aziendali.

Nel documento si segnala inoltre che il trading delle azioni ordinarie di Phoenix Motor è stato sospeso sul Nasdaq il 15 aprile 2025 e ora le azioni sono quotate sull'OTC Pink con il simbolo PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) presentó un Formulario 8-K informando la renuncia del Director Financiero Michael Yung, con efecto a partir del 2 de agosto 2025. La compañía indica que el Sr. Yung se retiró por motivos personales y que no hubo desacuerdos relacionados con las operaciones o prácticas contables de la empresa.

El CEO Denton Peng asumirá el cargo de director financiero y contable interino mientras la Junta realiza una búsqueda interna y externa para un reemplazo permanente. No se incluyeron resultados financieros adicionales ni actualizaciones comerciales.

El informe también señala que la negociación de las acciones ordinarias de Phoenix Motor fue suspendida en Nasdaq el 15 de abril 2025 y que ahora las acciones cotizan en OTC Pink bajo el símbolo PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV)� 최고재무책임�(CFO) Michael Yung� 2025� 8� 2일부 사임� 알리� 8-K 양식� 제출했습니다. 회사 측은 Mr. Yung� 개인적인 이유� 사임했으� 회사 운영이나 회계 관행에 대� 이견은 없었다고 밝혔습니�.

CEO Denton Peng가 임시 재무 � 회계 책임자로� 이사회가 영구 대체자� 내부 � 외부에서 찾는 동안 � 역할� 맡게 됩니�. 추가 재무 결과� 사업 업데이트� 포함되지 않았습니�.

� 제출서류에는 또한 Phoenix Motor� 보통� 거래가 2025� 4� 15� 나스닥에� 중단되었으며 현재 OTC Pink에서 PEVMD라는 심볼� 거래되고 있음� 명시하고 있습니다.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant la démission du directeur financier Michael Yung, effective au 2 août 2025. La société précise que M. Yung est parti pour des raisons personnelles et qu'aucun désaccord n'existait concernant les opérations ou les pratiques comptables de l'entreprise.

Le PDG Denton Peng assurera le rôle de directeur financier et comptable par intérim pendant que le conseil d'administration mène une recherche interne et externe pour un remplaçant permanent. Aucun autre résultat financier ou mise à jour commerciale n'a été communiqué.

Le dépôt note également que la négociation des actions ordinaires de Phoenix Motor a été suspendue sur le Nasdaq le 15 avril 2025 et que les actions sont désormais cotées sur l'OTC Pink sous le symbole PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) reichte ein Formular 8-K ein, in dem der Rücktritt des Chief Financial Officer Michael Yung mit Wirkung zum 2. August 2025 gemeldet wurde. Das Unternehmen gibt an, dass Herr Yung aus persönlichen Gründen ausgeschieden ist und keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten bezüglich der Geschäftsabläufe oder Buchführung bestanden.

CEO Denton Peng wird als interimistischer Finanz- und Rechnungslegungsleiter fungieren, während der Vorstand eine interne und externe Suche nach einem dauerhaften Nachfolger durchführt. Weitere finanzielle Ergebnisse oder geschäftliche Aktualisierungen wurden nicht mitgeteilt.

Die Einreichung weist außerdem darauf hin, dass der Handel mit den Stammaktien von Phoenix Motor am 15. April 2025 an der Nasdaq ausgesetzt wurde und die Aktien nun unter dem Symbol PEVMD im OTC Pink gehandelt werden.

Positive
  • Board has committed to a formal search for an experienced CFO, signalling intent to restore financial leadership stability.
Negative
  • CFO Michael Yung’s resignation removes the company’s top financial officer with immediate effect.
  • CEO assuming interim CFO role concentrates key management duties, potentially stressing internal controls.

Insights

TL;DR: Sudden CFO exit heightens governance risk; interim CEO dual-hat may worry investors.

The unexpected resignation of the CFO at a micro-cap EV maker already delisted from Nasdaq compounds oversight concerns. Even though the company claims no accounting disagreements, losing a key financial steward without an immediate successor can disrupt reporting processes and lender confidence. CEO Denton Peng’s assumption of CFO duties creates high key-person concentration and potential internal control strain until a qualified finance chief is hired.

TL;DR: Leadership gap is notable but no direct financial data provided; impact modest near term.

While management turnover is negative, the filing lacks earnings or liquidity metrics, limiting quantitative assessment. Investors will monitor how quickly the board secures an experienced CFO and whether the change affects audit timelines or capital-raising plans. Given shares already trade OTC, market reaction may be muted unless follow-up disclosures reveal operational fallout.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) ha presentato un modulo 8-K comunicando le dimissioni del Direttore Finanziario Michael Yung, effettive dal 2 agosto 2025. L'azienda specifica che il signor Yung si è dimesso per motivi personali e non ha avuto disaccordi riguardo alle operazioni o alle pratiche contabili della società.

Il CEO Denton Peng assumerà il ruolo di direttore finanziario e contabile ad interim mentre il Consiglio procederà con una ricerca interna ed esterna per un sostituto permanente. Non sono stati forniti ulteriori risultati finanziari o aggiornamenti aziendali.

Nel documento si segnala inoltre che il trading delle azioni ordinarie di Phoenix Motor è stato sospeso sul Nasdaq il 15 aprile 2025 e ora le azioni sono quotate sull'OTC Pink con il simbolo PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) presentó un Formulario 8-K informando la renuncia del Director Financiero Michael Yung, con efecto a partir del 2 de agosto 2025. La compañía indica que el Sr. Yung se retiró por motivos personales y que no hubo desacuerdos relacionados con las operaciones o prácticas contables de la empresa.

El CEO Denton Peng asumirá el cargo de director financiero y contable interino mientras la Junta realiza una búsqueda interna y externa para un reemplazo permanente. No se incluyeron resultados financieros adicionales ni actualizaciones comerciales.

El informe también señala que la negociación de las acciones ordinarias de Phoenix Motor fue suspendida en Nasdaq el 15 de abril 2025 y que ahora las acciones cotizan en OTC Pink bajo el símbolo PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV)� 최고재무책임�(CFO) Michael Yung� 2025� 8� 2일부 사임� 알리� 8-K 양식� 제출했습니다. 회사 측은 Mr. Yung� 개인적인 이유� 사임했으� 회사 운영이나 회계 관행에 대� 이견은 없었다고 밝혔습니�.

CEO Denton Peng가 임시 재무 � 회계 책임자로� 이사회가 영구 대체자� 내부 � 외부에서 찾는 동안 � 역할� 맡게 됩니�. 추가 재무 결과� 사업 업데이트� 포함되지 않았습니�.

� 제출서류에는 또한 Phoenix Motor� 보통� 거래가 2025� 4� 15� 나스닥에� 중단되었으며 현재 OTC Pink에서 PEVMD라는 심볼� 거래되고 있음� 명시하고 있습니다.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant la démission du directeur financier Michael Yung, effective au 2 août 2025. La société précise que M. Yung est parti pour des raisons personnelles et qu'aucun désaccord n'existait concernant les opérations ou les pratiques comptables de l'entreprise.

Le PDG Denton Peng assurera le rôle de directeur financier et comptable par intérim pendant que le conseil d'administration mène une recherche interne et externe pour un remplaçant permanent. Aucun autre résultat financier ou mise à jour commerciale n'a été communiqué.

Le dépôt note également que la négociation des actions ordinaires de Phoenix Motor a été suspendue sur le Nasdaq le 15 avril 2025 et que les actions sont désormais cotées sur l'OTC Pink sous le symbole PEVMD.

Phoenix Motor Inc. (PEV) reichte ein Formular 8-K ein, in dem der Rücktritt des Chief Financial Officer Michael Yung mit Wirkung zum 2. August 2025 gemeldet wurde. Das Unternehmen gibt an, dass Herr Yung aus persönlichen Gründen ausgeschieden ist und keine Meinungsverschiedenheiten bezüglich der Geschäftsabläufe oder Buchführung bestanden.

CEO Denton Peng wird als interimistischer Finanz- und Rechnungslegungsleiter fungieren, während der Vorstand eine interne und externe Suche nach einem dauerhaften Nachfolger durchführt. Weitere finanzielle Ergebnisse oder geschäftliche Aktualisierungen wurden nicht mitgeteilt.

Die Einreichung weist außerdem darauf hin, dass der Handel mit den Stammaktien von Phoenix Motor am 15. April 2025 an der Nasdaq ausgesetzt wurde und die Aktien nun unter dem Symbol PEVMD im OTC Pink gehandelt werden.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025

NOVANTA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in is charter)

New Brunswick, Canada

001-35083

98-0110412

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

125 Middlesex Turnpike

Bedford, Massachusetts

01730

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 266-5700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common shares, no par value

 

NOVT

 

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.


 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 5, 2025, Novanta Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2025. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished under this Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing thereunder or under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

Description

 99.1

Press Release, dated August 5, 2025

 104

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Novanta Inc.

Date: August 5, 2025

By:

/s/ Robert J. Buckley

Robert J. Buckley

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 


FAQ

Why did Phoenix Motor (PEV) CFO Michael Yung resign?

The Form 8-K states Mr. Yung resigned on 2 Aug 2025 for personal reasons with no disagreements on accounting or operations.

Who will handle Phoenix Motor’s financial duties after the resignation?

CEO Denton Peng will act as principal financial and accounting officer until a new CFO is appointed.

Did Phoenix Motor report any accounting issues related to the resignation?

The company specifically noted there were no disagreements regarding accounting policies or practices.

Where is Phoenix Motor’s stock currently traded?

After Nasdaq suspended trading on 15 Apr 2025, shares moved to the OTC Pink Limited Market under the symbol PEVMD.

What is the effective date of the CFO’s departure?

Michael Yung’s resignation became effective on 2 Aug 2025.
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