DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD 8-K

What Happened

• DIRTT Environmental Solutions filed an 8-K on January 12, 2026, reporting that Richard Hunter’s employment as President and Chief Operating Officer ceased on that date in accordance with his Executive Employment Agreement. The filing also discloses the company hired Aaron Merkin as Chief Technology Officer, announced in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Departure date: January 12, 2026.
• Agreement references: Hunter’s employment ceased under the Executive Employment Agreement dated August 12, 2022, as amended and restated April 15, 2025.
• Termination pay/benefits: Hunter is entitled to the rights and payments set forth in Section 9 of that Executive Employment Agreement for a termination without just cause (accrued but unpaid salary, unused vacation, and benefits in accordance with the agreement).
• Disclosure: Press release announcing the departure and CTO hiring was furnished with the 8-K (Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters

• This is a material executive-level change: the company has lost its President & COO and disclosed contractual termination entitlements, which could have financial or operational implications depending on amounts and transition plans.
• Investors should watch for further disclosures (e.g., replacement for the COO, details on any severance payments, and any operational impact) in future filings and press releases.