# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001081745
**File Stem:** 0001493152-26-003783
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-26-003783.hdr.sgml**: 20260127

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-003783

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260121

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260127

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260127

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** INTELLINETICS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001081745
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 870613716
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41495
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26565458

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2190 DIVIDEND DRIVE
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43228
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6143888909

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2190 DIVIDEND DRIVE
- **CITY:** COLUMBUS
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43228

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GLOBALWISE INVESTMENTS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20000928

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of**

**The Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2026**

**INTELLINETICS, INC.**

**(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Nevada** | **001-41495** | **87-0613716** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br> **of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(I.R.S Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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| **2190 Dividend Dr., Columbus, Ohio** | **43228** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip code)** |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code**: **(614) 388-8908**

**Intellinetics, Inc.**

**(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value | INLX | NYSE American |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 5.02** **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On January 21, 2026, James DeSocio, Chief Executive Officer of Intellinetics, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), notified the Company that he will retire and resign his offices of President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of the Company, effective as of February 27, 2026. Mr. DeSocio advised the Company that his resignation was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.

Mr. DeSocio and the Company will enter into a Separation Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. DeSocio will receive severance equal to six-months' salary, acceleration of all unvested restricted stock awards, and an extension to permit him to exercise his stock options prior to December 31, 2026.

The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Separation Agreement, a copy of which will be filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Item 7.01** **Regulation FD Disclosure.**

Effective as of February 27, 2026, the size of the Board will be reduced from six to five directors.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement and resignation of Mr. DeSocio, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

**Item 9.01** **Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits

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| Exhibit No. | Name of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | [Press release issued by Intellinetics, Inc., on January 27, 2026.](ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | INTELLINETICS, INC. | INTELLINETICS, INC. |
|  | By: | */s/ James F. DeSocio* |
|  |  | James F. DeSocio |
|  |  | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Dated: January 27, 2026 |  |  |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**James DeSocio to Retire from Intellinetics, Inc.**

COLUMBUS, Ohio— Intellinetics, Inc. (<u>NYSE American: INLX</u>), a digital transformation solutions provider, today announced the upcoming retirement of its CEO, James F. DeSocio, effective February 27, 2026, concluding a distinguished career in the software industry.

"Eight years ago, I stepped into the role of CEO at Intellinetics when we were a public company with $2.5 million in annual revenue with big ambitions and plenty of work ahead. I was brought in by our Chairman at the time, Rob Schroeder, with a clear mandate: build a new strategy and create something enduring," Mr. DeSocio remarked. "Together with Rob, our CFO Joe Spain, and our founder Matt Chretien, we set out to transform the company into a world-class Document Management and Digital Transformation SaaS platform. It was never about quick wins—it was about building the right foundation, making disciplined choices, and investing in a long-term vision through both internal innovation and thoughtful acquisitions.

"In March 2020, we completed our first acquisition, a $6 million annual revenue digital transformation company, followed two years later by the acquisition of a $3.5 million annual revenue K-12-focused Document Management SaaS business. Each step strengthened our capabilities, expanded our reach, and brought exceptional people into the organization. Today, after years of relentless focus and teamwork, Intellinetics has grown into a $17 million annual revenue Digital Transformation SaaS company.

"What I'm most proud of isn't just the growth—it's how we achieved it. Over the past few years, the team has delivered some remarkable milestones:

● Launched an entirely new software solution, **Intellinetics Payables Automation** 

● Launched our next-generation **Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)** platform

● Paid down **$6.3 million of debt and acquisition earnouts** using working capital while simultaneously funding new product development

● Successfully listed **Intellinetics to NYSE American** in September 2022

● Re-secured our largest customer with a **5-year renewal** 

"None of this happens without an extraordinary team, resilient customers, and partners who believe in the mission. I'm deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and incredibly confident in the strength of the organization we've built together. Our best work is still ahead, and the foundation is firmly in place to continue delivering innovation, value, and long-term growth.

Michael Taglich, Chairman of the Board, stated, "Jim and his team's hard work transformed Intellinetics and has laid the foundation for years of future growth. He has much to be proud of with his stewardship of the company, and on behalf of the Board and the shareholders of Intellinetics, we wish him well and are thankful for his leadership and service. Godspeed!".

Intellinetics has developed a comprehensive succession plan to ensure a seamless transition, with discussions underway for a new CEO to step in and build upon the strong foundation Jim established.

**About Intellinetics, Inc.**

Intellinetics, Inc. (NYSE American: INLX) is a SaaS and document conversion services provider delivering secure, scalable automation and document management solutions for regulated and resource-constrained organizations. The company helps customers work smarter by connecting information, processes, and people through secure, AI-powered technologies that transform complex data into clarity, transparency, and confident decision-making. Intellinetics is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit <u>www.intellinetics.com</u>.

**Investor Contact:**

Joe Spain, CFO

Intellinetics, Inc.

614.921.8170 <u>investors@intellinetics.com</u>