Blink Charging Co. DEF 14A: Executive Pay & Governance
Ticker: BLNK · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jun 3, 2024 · CIK: 1429764
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, executive-compensation, corporate-governance
TL;DR
Blink Charging's 2023 DEF 14A is out, showing exec pay details. Check Michael Farkas & Brendan Jones' compensation.
AI Summary
Blink Charging Co. filed its DEF 14A on June 3, 2024, detailing executive compensation and corporate governance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The filing includes information on compensation for key executives such as Michael D. Farkas and Brendan S. Jones, alongside details of stock and option awards granted during the year.
Why It Matters
This filing provides crucial insights into how Blink Charging compensates its leadership, which can impact strategic decisions and shareholder value.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — DEF 14A filings can reveal compensation structures that may indicate future strategic shifts or potential shareholder concerns.
Key Numbers
- 2023 — Fiscal Year End (Reporting period for executive compensation and corporate actions.)
- 20240603 — Filing Date (Date the DEF 14A was submitted to the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Blink Charging Co. (company) — Filer of the DEF 14A
- Michael D. Farkas (person) — Executive/Board Member
- Brendan S. Jones (person) — Executive/Board Member
- 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (address) — Company Business and Mail Address
- Car Charging Group, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
- NEW IMAGE CONCEPTS, INC (company) — Former Company Name
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing, also known as a Definitive Proxy Statement, is used to solicit shareholder votes and provides detailed information about matters to be voted on at a shareholder meeting, including executive compensation, director elections, and other corporate actions.
Who are the key individuals mentioned in relation to compensation data for 2023?
Michael D. Farkas and Brendan S. Jones are mentioned in relation to compensation data for the fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
What was Blink Charging Co.'s former company name?
Blink Charging Co. was formerly known as Car Charging Group, Inc. and prior to that, NEW IMAGE CONCEPTS, INC.
When was the company's name last changed?
The company's name was last changed from Car Charging Group, Inc. on December 7, 2009.
What is the company's principal business address?
The company's principal business address is 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Filing Stats: 4,768 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 12.9 · Accepted 2024-06-03 17:25:20
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — f record of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), at the
Filing Documents
- formdef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 1159KB
- formdef14a_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- formdef14a_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- formdef14a_003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
- formdef14a_004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- formdef14a_005.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 22KB
- formdef14a_006.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 17KB
- formdef14a_007.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 15KB
- formdef14a_008.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 3KB
- 0001493152-24-022423.txt ( ) — 1948KB
- blnk-20231231.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
- blnk-20231231_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 10KB
- blnk-20231231_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 63KB
- blnk-20231231_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 45KB
- formdef14a_htm.xml (XML) — 97KB
From the Filing
UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Under Rule 240.14a-12 BLINK CHARGING CO. (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 BLINK CHARGING CO. 5081 Howerton Way, Suite A Bowie, Maryland 20715 NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JULY 16, 2024 To the Stockholders of Blink Charging Co. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2024 Annual Meeting (the "Annual Meeting") of Stockholders of Blink Charging Co., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), will be held virtually on July 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time, for the following purposes: 1. Elect six directors to the Board of Directors of Blink Charging Co. (the "Board") for a one-year term of office expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with the nominees for election being Ritsaart J.M. van Montfrans, Brendan S. Jones, Aviv Hillo, Jack Levine, Kristina A. Peterson and Cedric L. Richmond. 2. Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's executive officers. 3. Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's executive officers. 4. Ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. 5. Transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any continuation, postponement or adjournment thereof. The foregoing items of business are more fully described in the Proxy Statement accompanying this Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board has fixed the close of business on May 20, 2024 as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, this Annual Meeting and any continuation, postponement or adjournment thereof. Whether or not you plan on attending the Annual Meeting, we encourage you to submit your proxy as soon as possible using one of three convenient methods: (i) by accessing the Internet site described in the voting instruction form provided to you, (ii) by calling the toll-free number in the voting instruction form provided to you, or (iii) by signing, dating and returning any proxy card or instruction form provided to you. We have elected to take advantage of the Securities and Exchange Commission's rule that allows us to furnish our proxy materials to our stockholders over the Internet. We believe electronic delivery will expedite the receipt of materials and, by printing and mailing a smaller volume, will reduce the environmental impact of our Annual Meeting materials and help lower our costs. On or about June 6, 2024, a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice of Internet Availability") will be mailed to our stockholders. This Notice of Internet Availability will contain instructions on how to access the Notice of Annual Meeting, the Proxy you specifically request one. The Notice of Internet Availability contains instructions on how to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials. By Order of the Board of Directors, Ritsaart J.M. van Montfrans Chairman Bowie, Maryland June 3, 2024 You may vote in the following ways: VOTE BY INTERNET www.proxyvote.com VOTE BY PHONE – 1-800-690-6903 VOTE BY MAIL – envelope included Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the website and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form. Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions. Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy the instructions above to vote using the Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receiv