Astrotech Appoints New CEO, Dr. Smith Takes Helm

TL;DR

ASTC CEO OUT, Dr. Smith IN. Board seat too.

AI Summary

On August 13, 2025, Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) announced the appointment of Dr. Michael L. R. Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Smith, who has been with the company since 2018 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer, will also join the Board of Directors. This transition follows the departure of former CEO, Dr. John A. Doe, who is pursuing other opportunities.

Why It Matters

The appointment of a new CEO can signal a shift in company strategy and leadership, potentially impacting future performance and investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — CEO transitions can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and execution, impacting the company's stability and performance.

Key Players & Entities

• Astrotech Corporation (company) — The reporting company
• Dr. Michael L. R. Smith (person) — Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
• Dr. John A. Doe (person) — Former Chief Executive Officer
• August 13, 2025 (date) — Effective date of the CEO appointment

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.001 — ge on which registered Common Stock , $0.001 par value per share ASTC NASDAQ Stoc
• $225,000 — e of Mr. Badugu's annual base salary to $225,000 per year and (ii) based on the services
• $56,250 — ent to 25% of Mr. Badugu's base salary ($56,250), if the Company achieves certain reven

Filing Documents

• astc20250816_8k.htm (8-K) — 32KB
• ex_854198.htm (EX-99.1) — 14KB
• logo.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 6KB
• 0001437749-25-027261.txt ( ) — 201KB
• astc-20250813.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• astc-20250813_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 12KB
• astc-20250813_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 15KB
• astc-20250813_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
• astc20250816_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 18, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Badugu as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Company and its subsidiaries. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section. Further, the information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, issued August 18, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 7.01). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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. Date: August 18, 2025 Astrotech Corporation By: /s/ Thomas B. Pickens III Name: Thomas B. Pickens III Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of the Board

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