Dominari Holdings Inc. Files 8-K on Executive Changes
Ticker: DOMH · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 22, 2025 · CIK: 12239
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Dominari Holdings INC. (DOMH) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 5 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $150 million, $9 billion, $350,000, $175,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, corporate-governance
TL;DR
Dominari Holdings (formerly AIkido Pharma) is changing its board and execs. Big shakeup.
AI Summary
Dominari Holdings Inc. filed an 8-K on September 22, 2025, reporting on the departure of directors, election of new directors, appointment of officers, and compensatory arrangements. The filing covers events as of September 21, 2025. The company was formerly known as AIkido Pharma Inc. and SPHERIX INC.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates significant changes in the company's leadership and governance structure, which could impact its strategic direction and operational execution.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directors and officers, especially if numerous or sudden, can signal underlying issues or strategic shifts that carry inherent risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Dominari Holdings Inc. (company) — Registrant
- AIkido Pharma Inc. (company) — Former company name
- SPHERIX INC (company) — Former company name
- September 21, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- September 22, 2025 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
Who are the departing directors and newly elected directors?
The filing does not specify the names of the departing or newly elected directors, only that these events are being reported.
What are the specific changes in officer appointments?
The filing indicates appointments of certain officers but does not detail the specific positions or individuals involved.
What are the details of the compensatory arrangements for the officers?
The filing mentions compensatory arrangements but does not provide specific details on the terms or amounts within this 8-K document.
What is the reason for the departure of directors or officers?
The filing does not disclose the reasons behind any departures of directors or officers.
When did Dominari Holdings Inc. change its name from AIkido Pharma Inc.?
Dominari Holdings Inc. changed its name from AIkido Pharma Inc. on January 11, 2021.
Filing Stats: 1,340 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 11.3 · Accepted 2025-09-22 08:05:34
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — nge on which registered Common Stock, $0.0001 par value DOMH The Nasdaq Capital M
- $150 million — k provided CFO consulting services to a $150 million services firm and from 2002 through 200
- $9 billion — cap had at one point reached a high of $9 billion. Prior to L&H, he held CFO positions at
- $350,000 — al notice. Mr. Ledwick's base salary is $350,000 per year, subject to regular annual rev
- $175,000 — such annual bonus will not be less than $175,000 in the initial term. Annual bonuses and
Filing Documents
- ea0258189-8k_dominari.htm (8-K) — 31KB
- ea025818901ex10-1_dominari.htm (EX-10.1) — 51KB
- 0001213900-25-089817.txt ( ) — 262KB
- domh-20250921.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- domh-20250921_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- domh-20250921_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- ea0258189-8k_dominari_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02 Departure of Directors or Certain
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. CFO Appointment; Resignation of Tim Ledwick as a Director Effective as of October 1, 2025, Tim Ledwick, 67, was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Dominari Holdings Inc. (the "Company"). Mr. Ledwick served as the Audit Committee Chair of the Company since 2015. Most recently, he provided CFO consulting services to a Nasdaq listed public safety technology and services company (Nasdaq: WRAP). From 2011 until 2022, he was the Chief Financial Officer of SYFT, a private equity-backed company that provided software solutions and services to hospitals focused on reducing costs which was successfully sold to GHX in 2022. In addition, since 2012 he has served on the board of directors and Audit Committee Chair of Telkonet, Inc. (Nasdaq: TKOI), a smart energy management technology company. From 2007 to 2011, Mr. Ledwick provided CFO consulting services to a $150 million services firm and from 2002 through 2006, he was a member of the board of directors and Executive Vice President-CFO of Dictaphone Corporation playing a lead role in developing a business plan which revitalized the company, resulting in the successful sale of the firm delivering a seven times return to shareholders. From 2001-2002, Mr. Ledwick was brought on as CFO to lead the restructuring efforts of Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products ("L&H"), a Belgium-based Nasdaq listed speech technology company, whose market cap had at one point reached a high of $9 billion. Prior to L&H, he held CFO positions at Cross Media Marketing Corp and Cityscape Financial Corp. He began his career at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Mr. Ledwick is a member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants and received his BBA in Accounting from The George Washington University and his MS in Finance from Fairfield University. He has no family relationship wi
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Set forth below is a list of Exhibits included as part of this Current Report. Exhibit No. Description 10.1* Employment Agreement, made and entered into as of September 21, 2025, by and between Dominari Holdings Inc. and Tim Ledwick 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 1
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: September 22, 2025 DOMINARI HOLDINGS INC. By: /s/ Anthony Hayes Name: Anthony Hayes Title: Chief Executive Officer 2