PEDEVCO Corp. Form 8-K Filing

This Form 8-K filing by PEDEVCO Corp. reports on the separation agreement with Mr. Paul Pinkston, effective July 15, 2026, following his termination of employment on June 23, 2026. The agreement stipulates a severance payment of $80,885 in cash to Mr. Pinkston. All unvested stock, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units held by Mr. Pinkston were forfeited upon his termination. Mr. Pinkston has provided a general release to the Company, subject to customary exceptions, and has agreed to standard confidentiality obligations. The agreement becomes effective eight days after acceptance, provided it is not revoked. The filing also includes the Separation and General Release Agreement as an exhibit.