Solid Power Stockholders Elect Directors, Ratify Auditors
Ticker: SLDPW · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 23, 2024 · CIK: 1844862
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Solid Power, Inc. (SLDPW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 23, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $11.50 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, annual-meeting, auditor-ratification
Related Tickers: SLDP
TL;DR
Solid Power shareholders voted in new directors and kept PwC as their auditor.
AI Summary
On May 22, 2024, Solid Power, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 21, 2024. The company announced the election of two Class II directors, Dr. Michael J. McShane and Mr. Kevin L. McEvoy, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Additionally, stockholders approved the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Solid Power's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
Why It Matters
This filing confirms the company's leadership structure and auditor for the upcoming fiscal year, providing clarity to investors on corporate governance and financial oversight.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is routine corporate governance and does not introduce new financial or operational risks.
Key Players & Entities
- Solid Power, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Dr. Michael J. McShane (person) — Elected Class II Director
- Mr. Kevin L. McEvoy (person) — Elected Class II Director
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
- May 22, 2024 (date) — Date of Report
- May 21, 2024 (date) — Date of Annual Meeting
- 2027 (date) — Director Term End Year
- December 31, 2024 (date) — Fiscal Year End for Auditor Ratification
FAQ
Who were elected as Class II directors for Solid Power, Inc.?
Dr. Michael J. McShane and Mr. Kevin L. McEvoy were elected as Class II directors.
Until what year will the newly elected directors serve?
The newly elected directors will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
What action did stockholders take regarding the company's independent auditor?
Stockholders approved the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Solid Power's independent registered public accounting firm.
For which fiscal year was the appointment of the independent auditor ratified?
The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
When was the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held?
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 21, 2024.
Filing Stats: 567 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.8 · Accepted 2024-05-23 16:19:37
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — ch registered Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share SLDP The Nasdaq Stock Mar
- $11.50 — of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 SLDPW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Filing Documents
- tm2415330d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 39KB
- 0001104659-24-064705.txt ( ) — 253KB
- sldp-20240522.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- sldp-20240522_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 26KB
- sldp-20240522_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 36KB
- sldp-20240522_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 25KB
- tm2415330d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB
07
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On May 22, 2024, Solid Power, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. Of the 180,288,395 shares of common stock entitled to vote at the annual meeting, 102,577,504 were voted. At the annual meeting, the stockholders elected the three individuals nominated to be Class III directors, ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Election results for the directors nominated at the annual meeting were as follows: Nominee For Withhold Broker Non-Votes Rainer Feurer 60,029,578 4,207,390 38,340,536 Susan Kreh 63,087,175 1,149,793 38,340,536 John Stephens 61,545,567 2,691,401 38,340,536 Election results for the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 were as follows: For Against Abstain 100,410,767 1,768,911 397,826 Election results for the advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 61,197,059 2,512,353 527,556 38,340,536 SIGNATURE 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. Dated: May 23, 2024 SOLID POWER, INC. By: /s/ James Liebscher Name: James Liebscher Title: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary