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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · CleanSpark (CLSK)

CleanSpark names Matt Schultz CEO as Zachary Bradford resigns

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

CleanSpark said co-founder Matt Schultz became President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 10, 2025, while keeping his role as Chairman, replacing Zachary Bradford, who resigned as CEO and director. The Board also reduced its size from six to five members, and the company disclosed a separation agreement with Bradford that includes salary continuation, a prorated 2025 bonus and additional equity vesting.

Key points

  • Schultz, age 56, is CEO effective August 10, 2025, and remains Chairman of the Board
  • Bradford resigned as CEO and director effective 11:59 pm Pacific Time on August 10, 2025, with no disagreement with the company cited
  • Separation agreement includes $950,000 in twelve months of base salary, 14.4 bitcoin, and a prorated 2025 bonus of $1,583,000
  • Board size decreased from six to five members; the company reaffirmed its strategic plans and will report fiscal 2025 full-year results in November

The filing

CompanyCleanSpark (CLSK)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 11, 2025, 7:05 AM ET
Accession number0000950170-25-106224

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:58 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 11, 2025.

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