CFO Resigns Amidst Increased Losses; CEO Appointed Interim CFO with Significant Separation Package

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Adapti, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Director, Marilu Brassington, resigned, leading to the CEO, Adam Nicosia, taking on interim CFO duties, while the company agreed to a separation package including stock and conditional payments.

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• Chief Financial Officer Resigns

  Marilu Brassington resigned as Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective March 2, 2026. The company stated her resignation was not due to any disagreement.

• CEO Appointed Interim Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

  Adam Nicosia, the current Chief Executive Officer, will serve as the interim principal financial and accounting officer, effective March 2, 2026. He will not receive additional compensation for this role, and the company has retained an outside consulting firm for assistance.

• Separation Agreement Includes Stock and Conditional Payments

  In connection with her resignation, Ms. Brassington entered into a separation agreement. This includes $15,000 in wages, $80,000 in accrued consulting fees payable upon the company raising at least $1,000,000 in a Regulation A offering, and the issuance of $60,000 of common stock. Additionally, 50,000 shares underlying her non-qualified stock option grant (exercise price $3.08) had their vesting accelerated.

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The resignation of Marilu Brassington as Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer, and director is a significant event for Adapti, Inc., especially following the company's reported substantial increase in net loss. While the company states the resignation was not due to disagreement, the departure of a key financial executive can create uncertainty. The appointment of CEO Adam Nicosia as interim CFO, even with external consulting support, highlights a potential gap in financial leadership. The separation package, which includes a direct issuance of $60,000 in common stock and $80,000 in accrued consulting fees contingent on future capital raises, represents a notable financial commitment for a company of this size and adds to potential dilution. Investors should monitor the company's ability to secure a permanent CFO and its progress on the planned Regulation A offering.