HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC /NY 8-K

What Happened

• Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN) announced on April 10, 2026 that its Board elected Alan Sheriff and Jeffrey R. Feeler as directors, effective immediately. Mr. Sheriff’s term expires at the company’s annual meeting expected in June 2026; Mr. Feeler’s term expires at the annual meeting expected in June 2027.
• The Board also accepted the immediate resignation of director Vincent P. Abbatecola under the company’s Non‑Executive Director Retirement Policy. The company disclosed the changes in a press release on April 13, 2026.

Key Details

• Both new directors were determined to be independent under Nasdaq rules.
• Committee assignments: Mr. Sheriff joined the Nominating & Governance Committee; Mr. Feeler was named Chair of the Audit Committee.
• Compensation: Each new director received a grant of 4,065 shares of common stock on April 10, 2026; those shares vested immediately and each will otherwise be paid under the company’s standard non‑employee director compensation policy.
• Background: Mr. Sheriff (age 66) is CEO of Catalyst Capital Markets with ~40+ years in capital markets and investment banking; Mr. Feeler (age 56) is Principal of On Point Consulting Solutions with 30+ years in finance and environmental services (former CEO of US Ecology).

Why It Matters

• The board changes refresh governance and add specific expertise: Mr. Sheriff brings capital‑markets and financing experience, and Mr. Feeler brings financial and environmental‑services industry experience plus Audit Committee leadership.
• Investors should note the immediate stock grants (4,065 shares each) as part of director compensation and that the Audit Committee will now be led by a newly appointed director — relevant for financial oversight and reporting.
• No disagreements with the company were cited in the resignation; the change was made under the board’s retirement policy.