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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · York Space Systems Inc. (YSS)

York Space Systems names Chief Accounting Officer Brian Frantz interim CFO effective August 14

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

York Space Systems said CFO Kevin Messerle is stepping down to pursue an opportunity outside the space industry, with Chief Accounting Officer Brian Frantz named interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 14, 2026. Messerle remains CFO through the filing of the second quarter 2026 Form 10-Q, scheduled for August 13, 2026, and the company said a formal search for a permanent CFO is underway.

Key points

  • Brian D. Frantz, 63, becomes interim CFO effective August 14, 2026, while remaining the Chief Accounting Officer role's holder since September 2025 is no longer described as ongoing in the filing.
  • Frantz's base salary increases by $9,000 per month to $36,000 per month during his interim service.
  • Kevin Messerle notified the company of his departure on July 30, 2026; the company says the departure is not due to any disagreement on operations, policies or practices.
  • York will report second quarter 2026 results on August 13, 2026.

The filing

CompanyYork Space Systems Inc. (YSS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 5, 2026, 4:06 PM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-053314

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

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 11:48 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 05, 2026.

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