Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Barfresh Food Group Inc. on August 26, 2026. The filing addresses significant changes in corporate leadership, specifically the departure of the Chief Financial Officer and a Board Director, alongside the appointment of a new Controller.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- CFO Departure: Lisa Roger, Chief Financial Officer, confirmed her retirement effective September 1, 2026.
- Interim CFO: Riccardo Delle Coste, Chief Executive Officer, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer.
- New Controller: Philip Meneses was appointed Controller effective August 28, 2026. He previously served as Controller at Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (2020–2026) and held finance leadership roles at BioMarin, Impossible Foods, and Tokai Rika.
- Director Resignation: Alexander H. Ware notified the company of his resignation from the Board of Directors, effective September 15, 2026. He chaired the Audit Committee and served on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The resignation is not due to any disagreement with the registrant.
Compensation and Outlook
Compensatory Arrangements: Philip Meneses will receive an annual base salary of $130,000, with eligibility for a bonus of up to 15% of the base salary at management's discretion. He will also receive 20,800 restricted stock units subject to vesting requirements.
Outlook and Risks: The filing does not provide specific guidance, outlook, or risk factors beyond the operational impact of the leadership transitions described above.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the transition plan for the CFO role and the timeline for a permanent replacement.
- Confirm the status of the Audit Committee following the resignation of its chair, Alexander H. Ware.
- Review the vesting schedule and performance conditions attached to Philip Meneses' restricted stock units.
- Monitor subsequent filings for any financial restatements or changes in accounting policies resulting from the leadership change.