Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)

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

Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

On June 12, 2026, Karen Hawkins notified Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") that she intends to resign, effective upon the expiration of her current employment agreement on December 31, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), from the position of Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company and its subsidiary. The Company has commenced a process to find a suitable replacement for Ms. Hawkins. Following the Effective Date, the Company may, as needed, engage Ms. Hawkins as a consultant on an interim basis to facilitate the transition. Ms. Hawkins is resigning for personal reasons and there were no disagreements between Ms. Hawkins and the Company. Her departure is not related to the operations, policies or practices of the Company or any issues regarding accounting policies or practices.