HF Foods Group Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• HF Foods Group Inc. (HFFG) filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) on January 20, 2026, reporting that director Maria Ross notified the company of her resignation from the board, all board committees, and her role as Lead Independent Director, effective January 16, 2025.
• The filing states Ms. Ross’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies or practices. The Board has started a search for a new independent director to fill the vacancy.
• The report was signed by Paul McGarry, Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Resigning director: Maria Ross.
• Roles relinquished: Board member, all committees, and Lead Independent Director.
• Effective date of resignation (per filing): January 16, 2025.
• Filing date: January 20, 2026; Board has commenced search for a replacement.

Why It Matters

• This is a governance change that creates an independent director vacancy and removes the company’s Lead Independent Director, which may affect board leadership and committee assignments until a replacement is appointed.
• The company disclosed no disagreement with management and provided no financial impact or compensatory details in this filing. Investors should monitor future disclosures for the appointment of a new independent director and any related committee or governance changes.