Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Tantech Holdings Ltd covers the month of June 2022, with the report dated June 21, 2022. The filing serves to disclose material corporate governance changes regarding the Board of Directors rather than financial performance.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to corporate governance updates and contains no financial statements or operational metrics.
Material Changes
- Board Resignation: Effective June 18, 2022, Mr. Wencai Pan resigned as a member of the Board of Directors. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, management, or the Board.
- Board Appointment: Effective June 19, 2022, the Board appointed Ms. Mengqi Liao as an independent director.
Management Commentary and Governance Details
Ms. Mengqi Liao brings significant audit experience, having served as a senior engagement manager at Pan-China Certified Public Accountants and previously with Da Hua and Ruihua Certified Public Accountants. She holds certifications as a public accountant and tax agent in China.
- Committee Roles: Ms. Liao serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Compensation and Nominating Committees.
- Expertise: The Board has designated Ms. Liao as an "audit committee financial expert" under Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K.
- Independence: Ms. Liao is independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules, with no reportable related transactions.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the effective dates of the director resignation (June 18, 2022) and appointment (June 19, 2022).
- Verify Ms. Liao's qualifications as an audit committee financial expert and her independence status.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; investors should refer to the most recent Form 20-F for financial performance.