SurgePays Announces Board & Executive Compensation Changes
Ticker: SURG · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 2, 2025 · CIK: 1392694
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Surgepays, Inc. (SURG) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, executive-compensation, governance
TL;DR
Board shakeup and pay changes at SurgePays, filed Oct 2.
AI Summary
SurgePays, Inc. announced on October 2, 2025, a change in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. The filing details the departure of certain officers and the election of new directors, alongside updates to compensatory arrangements for key personnel. This report covers events occurring as of September 26, 2025.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, and future performance expectations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in board and executive compensation can indicate internal shifts that may impact future company performance and stability.
Key Players & Entities
- SurgePays, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Nevada (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- October 2, 2025 (date) — Date of report
- September 26, 2025 (date) — Earliest event reported
FAQ
What specific changes were made to the board of directors?
The filing indicates the departure of certain officers and the election of new directors, though specific names are not detailed in this excerpt.
What is the nature of the changes in compensatory arrangements?
The filing states there are updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, but the specifics are not provided in this section.
When did the events reported in this 8-K filing occur?
The earliest event reported occurred on September 26, 2025, and the report date is October 2, 2025.
What is SurgePays, Inc.'s state of incorporation?
SurgePays, Inc. is incorporated in Nevada.
What is the SEC file number for this filing?
The SEC file number for this filing is 001-40992.
Filing Stats: 402 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 12.6 · Accepted 2025-10-02 16:08:47
Filing Documents
- form8-k.htm (8-K) — 31KB
- 0001493152-25-016687.txt ( ) — 192KB
- surg-20251002.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- surg-20251002_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- surg-20251002_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
From the Filing
UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 2, 2025 (September 26, 2025) SURGEPAYS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 001-40992 98-0550352 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 3124 Brother Blvd , Suite 104 Bartlett TN 38133 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (901) 302-9587 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)). Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock SURG The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers The Company has provided notice to Anthony Evers, Chief Financial Officer of SurgePays, Inc. ("SurgePays", "we", the "Company") that his employment agreement as CFO will not be renewed upon its expiration on December 31, 2025. Mr. Evers and the Company intend to discuss his continuing service and position with the Company. SIGNATURE 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. SURGEPAYS, INC. Date: October 2, 2025 By: /s/ Kevin Brian Cox Kevin Brian Cox Chief Executive Officer