Aspen Aerogels Announces Director Changes and Compensation Updates
Ticker: ASPN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 11, 2025 · CIK: 1145986
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 6 |
| Reading Time | 7 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $390,000, $300,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, executive-compensation, board-changes
Related Tickers: ASPN
TL;DR
Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) board shakeup and exec pay changes filed. Watch for new director impact.
AI Summary
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. announced on September 5, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. Specifically, the company reported the departure of a director and the election of a new director, along with updates to the compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine corporate governance changes and compensation adjustments, which are common and typically do not represent significant new risks.
Key Players & Entities
- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- September 05, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
- 001-36481 (commission_file_number) — SEC File Number
- 04-3559972 (ein) — IRS Employer Identification No.
- 30 Forbes Road Building B (address) — Principal Executive Offices
- Northborough (city) — Principal Executive Offices City
- Massachusetts (state) — Principal Executive Offices State
- 01532 (zip_code) — Principal Executive Offices Zip
- (508) 691-1111 (phone_number) — Registrant's Telephone Number
FAQ
What specific changes were made to the board of directors?
The filing indicates the departure of a director and the election of a new director, though their names are not specified in this excerpt.
What is the date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K?
The date of the earliest event reported is September 05, 2025.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The principal executive offices are located at 30 Forbes Road Building B, Northborough, Massachusetts, 01532.
What is Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s SEC file number?
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.'s SEC file number is 001-36481.
What items are being reported in this Form 8-K?
This Form 8-K reports on the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, as well as financial statements and exhibits.
Filing Stats: 1,738 words · 7 min read · ~6 pages · Grade level 15.6 · Accepted 2025-09-11 16:15:30
Key Financial Figures
- $390,000 — Mr. Thoele's annual base salary will be $390,000 per year, and Mr. Thoele will be eligib
- $300,000 — ring October 2025 with a total value of $300,000, allocated 50% to performance share uni
Filing Documents
- aspn-20250905.htm (8-K) — 59KB
- aspn-ex10_1.htm (EX-10.1) — 325KB
- 0001193125-25-201332.txt ( ) — 535KB
- aspn-20250905.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 24KB
- aspn-20250905_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 10.1+ Executive Employment Agreement, effective as of October 1, 2025, by and between the Company and Grant Thoele 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) + Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ASPEN AEROGELS, INC. Date: September 11, 2025 By: /s/ Ricardo C. Rodriguez Name: Ricardo C. Rodriguez Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer