OriginClear Inc. Reports Death of CEO Riggs Eckelberry; Outlines Next Steps

What Happened

• OriginClear, Inc. (OCLN), a Nevada corporation, filed a Form 8-K (Item 8.01) on May 13, 2026 reporting the recent death of Riggs Eckelberry, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
• The company issued a shareholder press release dated May 11, 2026 (attached as Exhibit 99.1) that announces the news and describes the company’s plan moving forward.

Key Details

• Executive: Riggs Eckelberry served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of OriginClear’s Board.
• Filings: 8-K filed May 13, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
• Item reported: 8.01 (Other Events) — the company disclosed the leadership event to investors.

Why It Matters

• A CEO and Chairman’s death is a material leadership event that can affect strategy, operations, and investor confidence.
• Investors should monitor OriginClear for follow-up disclosures about interim leadership, succession plans, and any operational or governance changes that could affect company performance or stock volatility.
• The attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the company’s official communication and is the primary source for details and timing of next steps.