Earth Science Tech, Inc. filed a current report on October 26, 2026, disclosing the resignation of Chief Financial Officer and Board member Ernesto L. Flores, effective October 25, 2026, and the interim appointment of CEO Giorgio R. Saumat as principal financial officer.

Key Highlights

  • CFO departure: Ernesto L. Flores resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Board member of Earth Science Tech, Inc., effective October 25, 2026.
  • Committee seat vacated: At the time of his resignation, Mr. Flores served as a member of the Board's Compensation Committee.
  • No disagreement cited: According to the filing, Flores's resignation "was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices."
  • Interim officer: CEO Giorgio R. Saumat will serve as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis until a successor is appointed.
  • Consulting role: Flores advised the company he will remain available as a consultant to assist with completing the independent auditor's review and filing of the quarterly report for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

CFO and Board Departure at Earth Science Tech

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB:ETST), a Florida-incorporated company headquartered at 8950 SW 74th CT, Suite 1401, Miami, FL 33156, disclosed on October 26, 2026, that Ernesto L. Flores notified the company of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Both roles terminated on October 25, 2026, the same date the notification was given. The company also noted that Mr. Flores held a seat on the Board's Compensation Committee at the time he stepped down.

According to the filing, the company indicated that Flores's departure was unrelated to any disagreement over company operations, policies, or practices. Following the resignation, Giorgio R. Saumat, who already serves as CEO and Chairman of the Board, assumed the additional duties of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on an interim basis. The filing states this interim arrangement will continue until the company appoints a permanent successor. Flores's resignation letter, dated October 25, 2026, was attached to the filing as Exhibit 17.1. Saumat signed the filing on behalf of the company in his capacity as CEO and Chairman.

The filing further noted that Flores agreed to remain available as a consultant to support the completion of the independent auditor's review and the preparation of Earth Science Tech's quarterly report covering the period ended September 30, 2026. This consulting commitment relates specifically to that forthcoming periodic filing and is described as assistance with completing both the auditor's review and the actual filing of that report.

What Was Disclosed

Earth Science Tech, Inc. reported the resignation of CFO and Board member Ernesto L. Flores on October 25, 2026, his continued availability as a consultant for the September 30, 2026, quarterly report process, and the interim appointment of CEO Giorgio R. Saumat as principal financial and accounting officer.