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Russell Krause joins Graphene & Solar (GSTX) board of directors

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Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited reported that its Board of Directors appointed Russell Krause as a member of the Board, effective April 14, 2026. He will receive compensation consistent with the company’s non-employee director compensation program.

The company states there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons regarding his selection, no family relationships with any director or executive officer, and no transactions involving him that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 333-174194

  

GRAPHENE & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

colorado   27-2888719
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

11201 North Tatum Blvd., Suite 300

 Phoenix, AZ 85028

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

 

(602) 388-8335

(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐      Written communications 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 2459.244a-12)

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

  

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on which registered
NONE   NONE   NONE

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

 

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.  ☐

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On April 14, 2026, the Board of Directors of Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited (the "Company") appointed Russell Krause as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

 

Russell Krause will receive compensation consistent with the Company's non-employee director compensation program.

 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Russell Krause and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director, no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

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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.

 

 

GRAPHENE & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

 

Date: April 17, 2026

 

 

By: /s/ Jason May

Name: Jason May

Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director

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FAQ

What did Graphene & Solar Technologies (GSTX) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Graphene & Solar Technologies (GSTX) disclosed that its Board appointed Russell Krause as a director, effective April 14, 2026. The filing also notes his compensation will follow the standard non-employee director program and confirms there are no related-party or family relationships requiring disclosure.

What role will Russell Krause have at Graphene & Solar Technologies (GSTX)?

Russell Krause has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of Graphene & Solar Technologies (GSTX), effective immediately as of April 14, 2026. He will serve as a non-employee director and receive compensation under the company’s non-employee director compensation program.

How will Russell Krause be compensated as a director of GSTX?

Russell Krause will receive compensation consistent with Graphene & Solar Technologies’ existing non-employee director compensation program. The filing does not detail specific amounts, but it indicates he will be treated the same as other non-employee directors for compensation purposes.

Are there any family relationships between Russell Krause and GSTX executives or directors?

The company states there are no family relationships between Russell Krause and any director or executive officer of Graphene & Solar Technologies. This indicates his appointment is independent of family ties, aligning with typical corporate governance disclosure practices for new directors.

When did Russell Krause’s appointment to the GSTX Board become effective?

Russell Krause’s appointment to the Board of Directors of Graphene & Solar Technologies became effective on April 14, 2026. The 8-K filing specifies this effective date and notes that his service as a director begins immediately from that date under the company’s standard governance framework.

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