Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Castellum, Inc. on January 2, 2026, covering events effective as of January 1, 2026. The filing primarily addresses changes to the employment arrangements of two senior officers: Tammy L. Martin (General Counsel) and Andrew Merriman (Chief Operating Officer).
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 executive compensation adjustments and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- General Counsel Compensation: Tammy L. Martin entered into a new at-will employment arrangement effective January 1, 2026, with an annual base salary of $290,000.
- COO Compensation: Andrew Merriman's annual base salary was increased to $290,000, effective January 1, 2026.
- Termination Notice: Both officers' employment agreements now require sixty days of advanced written notice from either party prior to termination.
- Benefits: Both officers are entitled to participate in benefit plans generally available to all employees.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, outlook, management commentary on strategy, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of the aforementioned executive compensation changes.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total annual compensation cost impact of the salary adjustments for the General Counsel and COO.
- Confirm the terms of the "benefit plans generally available to all employees" to assess potential additional liability.
- Review the company's cash position to ensure it can sustain the increased executive payroll obligations.
- Check for any related party transactions or conflicts of interest regarding the approval of these salary increases.