NEXGEL, INC. 8-K

What Happened NexGel, Inc. (NXGL) filed an 8-K reporting that director Nachum Stein notified the company on January 29, 2026 that he will resign from the Board of Directors effective February 2, 2026. Mr. Stein serves as Chairperson of the Board’s Compensation Committee and said he is stepping down to lighten his schedule and focus on other business ventures. The company stated the resignation is not due to any disagreement with NexGel or its subsidiaries. A resignation letter dated January 29, 2026 is included as an exhibit.

Key Details

• Resignation notice date: January 29, 2026; effective date: February 2, 2026.
• Director: Nachum Stein, Chair of the Board’s Compensation Committee.
• Reason given: to lighten his schedule and attend to other business ventures.
• Company confirmation: resignation not due to any disagreement with the company; resignation letter attached as Exhibit 17.1.

Why It Matters A board departure, particularly of the Compensation Committee chair, is a governance change investors should note. While the filing indicates the resignation is voluntary and not due to disputes, investors may watch NexGel’s upcoming disclosures for any appointment to fill the board seat or changes to committee assignments, which can affect oversight of executive pay and corporate governance.