Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Research Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: RSSS) on December 11, 2025, covering events occurring on December 10, 2025. The company, incorporated in Nevada, operates as a fully remote organization with no principal executive offices.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and personnel changes. It does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The filing text does not provide a clear value for any financial performance metrics.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is a leadership transition within the finance function:
- Departure: William Nurthen resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary effective December 10, 2025. The company states this departure is not the result of any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or financial reporting.
- Appointment: Dave Kutil was named Interim Chief Financial Officer and Secretary effective December 10, 2025. Mr. Kutil previously served as Global Controller since March 2023.
Management Commentary, Risks, and Unusual Items
Compensatory Arrangements: In connection with his appointment, Mr. Kutil's annual base salary was increased to $250,000. He is eligible for a bonus of up to $50,000 and was granted 30,000 shares of Restricted Stock under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vesting over three years subject to continuous service.
Regulatory Disclosure: The company issued a press release on December 11, 2025, regarding this transition (Exhibit 99.1). The filing notes that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of William Nurthen's resignation and Dave Kutil's appointment (December 10, 2025).
- Confirm the specific terms of the new compensation package for the Interim CFO, including the $250,000 base salary, $50,000 bonus potential, and 30,000 restricted stock shares.
- Review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context on the CFO transition not detailed in the 8-K text.
- Monitor future filings for the appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.