|8-KJan 30, 4:18 PM ET

Solo Brands, Inc. 8-K

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Solo Brands: Board Member Michael Dennison to Resign as Lead Director

What Happened
Solo Brands, Inc. (SBDS) filed a Form 8-K reporting that Michael Dennison notified the company on January 26, 2026 that he will resign from the Board of Directors, from the Board’s committees, and as Lead Independent Director, effective March 3, 2026. The filing states his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices, and the company thanked him for his service. The Board expects to appoint Peter Laurinaitis to fill the resulting vacancy on the Audit Committee before Dennison’s resignation becomes effective.

Key Details

  • Notification date: January 26, 2026.
  • Effective resignation date: March 3, 2026.
  • Roles vacated: Board member, committee memberships, and Lead Independent Director.
  • Board action expected: Peter Laurinaitis to be appointed to the Audit Committee prior to March 3, 2026.
  • Filing includes standard forward-looking statement language regarding expectations for Audit Committee composition.

Why It Matters
A change in independent board leadership and committee membership can affect corporate governance and oversight — particularly the Audit Committee, which oversees financial reporting and controls. The filing provides no indication of disagreement or operational issues, and the company has identified a likely replacement for the Audit Committee vacancy. Investors should note the governance change and watch for any additional board appointments or related disclosures, but the 8-K does not report any financial or operational impact.