Director Jill Frizzley resigns from LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ: LNZA) board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LanzaTech Global, Inc. reported that independent director Jill Frizzley voluntarily resigned from its Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2026. She had been appointed in March 2025 as a Class III director with a term scheduled to run until the 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

The company stated that Ms. Frizzley’s resignation did not result from any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly board change rather than a dispute. LanzaTech thanked her for her service and confirmed the filing was signed by Interim General Counsel Maryann Maas.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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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): January 31, 2026

LanzaTech Global, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40282

92-2018969

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400 Skokie, Illinois						60077
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(847) 324-2400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbols

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0000001 per share

LNZA

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Warrants to purchase Common Stock

LNZAW

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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ 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

On January 31, 2026 (the “Resignation Date”), Jill Frizzley, an independent member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (the “Company”), voluntarily resigned from the Board, effective as of the Resignation Date. Ms. Frizzley was appointed to the Board in March 2025. As a Class III director, Ms. Frizzley’s term was set to expire at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Ms. Frizzley’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Company thanks Ms. Frizzley for her service to the Company.

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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.

			LANZATECH GLOBAL, INC.
Dated: February 5, 2026			By:						/s/ Maryann Maas
			Name:						Maryann Maas
			Title:						Interim General Counsel

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FAQ

What board change did LanzaTech Global (LNZA) disclose in this 8-K?

LanzaTech Global disclosed that independent director Jill Frizzley voluntarily resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 31, 2026. She had served as a Class III director since March 2025, with her term previously set to end at the 2026 annual stockholder meeting.

Did Jill Frizzley’s resignation from LanzaTech Global (LNZA) involve any disagreement?

The company stated that Jill Frizzley’s resignation did not result from any disagreement regarding LanzaTech’s operations, policies, or practices. This indicates the departure is characterized as an amicable, voluntary board change rather than stemming from a conflict or governance dispute.

When was Jill Frizzley appointed to the LanzaTech Global (LNZA) board and what was her term?

Jill Frizzley was appointed to LanzaTech Global’s Board of Directors in March 2025 as a Class III director. Her board term had been scheduled to expire at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders before her resignation effective January 31, 2026.

What board classification did Jill Frizzley hold at LanzaTech Global (LNZA)?

Jill Frizzley served as a Class III director on LanzaTech Global’s Board of Directors. Class designations typically relate to staggered board terms, and her term was expected to run until the company’s 2026 annual stockholder meeting before her voluntary resignation.

Who signed the LanzaTech Global (LNZA) 8-K reporting the director resignation?

The 8-K filing reporting Jill Frizzley’s resignation was signed on behalf of LanzaTech Global by Maryann Maas, who is identified as the company’s Interim General Counsel. Her signature confirms the company’s formal authorization of the disclosure under SEC rules.

Does the LanzaTech Global (LNZA) 8-K mention any impact on company policies or operations?

The filing specifically states that Jill Frizzley’s resignation did not result from any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices. It does not describe changes to policies or operations, suggesting this is a governance update rather than an operational shift.