Laser Photonics Corp 8-K

What Happened

• Laser Photonics Corp (LASE) filed an 8-K on January 13, 2026 reporting that Chief Financial Officer Carlos Sardinas resigned effective January 8, 2026.
• Michael Lockey, the Company’s Controller (age 52), will serve as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer until a permanent CFO is appointed. Lockey joined Laser Photonics on March 3, 2025 and is responsible for the Company’s internal and external financial reporting under GAAP and SEC requirements.

Key Details

• Resignation effective date: January 8, 2026 (reported in 8-K filed January 13, 2026).
• Interim officer: Michael Lockey (Controller) now serving as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. He oversees an accounting staff of five.
• Background: Lockey holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of North Florida, is a licensed CPA and AICPA member, and has prior CFO and senior accounting roles dating back to Winn-Dixie and other firms.
• Board finance oversight: Qing Lu joined the Board on December 5, 2025 and serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee; she is the current CFO of Addition Financial Credit Union (a $3+ billion institution), noted as strengthening the Company’s financial reporting expertise.

Why It Matters

• A CFO departure is material because it can affect financial leadership and reporting continuity. The Company has named an experienced, in-house Controller (a licensed CPA) as interim principal financial officer, which should help maintain reporting and compliance while a search for a permanent CFO proceeds.
• Investors should watch for follow-up disclosures about the appointment of a permanent CFO, any changes to financial controls or reporting, and any details about the departing CFO’s exit terms (none were disclosed in this filing).