REED'S, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• REED'S, Inc. announced the appointment of Damian Warshall as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 27, 2026. He will take the COO role from Neal M. Cohane, who will continue to serve as the company’s interim Chief Executive Officer. The appointment was disclosed in an 8-K filed April 24, 2026, and a press release was furnished under Regulation FD.

Key Details

• Effective date: April 27, 2026.
• Compensation: initial annual base salary of $300,000 and eligibility for an initial target bonus of up to 80% of base salary.
• Background: Mr. Warshall, 43, served as COO of Pittston Co-Packers (Apr 2025–Apr 2026), VP of Operations at Munk Pack (Jun 2024–Mar 2025), and previously was REED’S Vice President of Operations (Oct 2020–May 2024).
• Corporate filings: Offer of Employment dated April 10, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 10.1; press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. No related-party transactions or family relationships were reported.

Why It Matters

• This is an executive leadership change at REED’S that affects the company’s operational leadership (COO) while the interim CEO remains in place. Investors should note the candidate’s prior experience at REED’S and recent external operations roles, plus the disclosed pay package (salary and potential bonus). The filing does not disclose broader strategic or financial impacts beyond the employment terms.