PEDEVCO CORP 8-K

What Happened
PEDEVCO Corp (PED) filed an 8-K on June 29, 2026 under Item 5.02 announcing that, by mutual agreement, Paul Pinkston stepped down as Chief Accounting Officer and his employment with the company was terminated effective June 23, 2026.

Key Details

• Officer: Paul Pinkston, Chief Accounting Officer.
• Effective date: June 23, 2026.
• Nature: Mutual agreement to step down and terminate employment, as disclosed in the 8-K.
• The filing does not name a successor or provide additional reasons for the departure.

Why It Matters
A change in the company’s accounting leadership can affect continuity in financial reporting and oversight of accounting controls. Investors should watch for follow-up disclosures (another 8-K or a proxy/press release) naming a successor and describing transition plans, and for any related updates about the company’s financial controls or reporting.