Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp 8-K

What Happened
Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Robert W. Garner, then Chairman, CEO and a director, resigned effective February 2, 2026. Board member Mark Chaney also resigned effective February 4, 2026. The company disclosed no known disagreements with either resigning officer or director regarding the company’s operations, policies or practices. The filing was submitted on February 5, 2026.

Key Details

• Robert W. Garner resigned from his roles as Chairman, CEO and director effective February 2, 2026.
• Mark Chaney resigned as a board member effective February 4, 2026.
• No known disagreements with the company were reported by either resigning individual.
• Remaining board members: Yuanmei Ma (who remains CFO), Umesh Patel and Stephen Markscheid; the Board will conduct a wide search to fill the vacated positions.

Why It Matters
Leadership changes at the CEO and board level are material for investors because they create immediate executive and governance vacancies and may affect the company’s strategy and execution timeline. Investors should watch for announcements about permanent replacements, any interim management appointments, and any related changes in corporate direction or disclosures.