Usio, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Usio, Inc. (USIO) filed an 8‑K on June 17, 2026 reporting that its Compensation Committee approved new annual base salaries for senior executives, effective August 3, 2026. The company approved a $995,000 base salary for Louis A. Hoch, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Committee also approved base salaries for Greg Carter and Michael White, each identified as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, at $325,000 and $260,000 respectively. The filing states each executive will remain eligible for equity awards, annual bonus plans and other standard employee benefits.

Key Details

• Louis A. Hoch (Chairman, President & CEO): annual base salary set at $995,000, effective Aug 3, 2026.
• Greg Carter (Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer): annual base salary set at $325,000, effective Aug 3, 2026.
• Michael White (Senior VP, Chief Accounting Officer): annual base salary set at $260,000, effective Aug 3, 2026.
• The company filed employment‑agreement amendments as exhibits to the 8‑K (Eleventh Amendment for Hoch; Second Amendment for Carter; First Amendment for White).

Why It Matters
These compensation approvals are material because they set executive cash payroll commitments and confirm continued eligibility for equity and bonus programs, which can affect future compensation expense and dilution. For investors, the filing provides clarity on leadership pay levels and signals the board’s current compensation decisions for the company’s top executives.