Sonder Holdings Inc. Appoints New Directors, Adjusts Executive Pay

TL;DR

Sonder just swapped out some board members and tweaked exec pay. Keep an eye on this.

AI Summary

Sonder Holdings Inc. announced on August 8, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company elected two new directors, Sarah D. Jones and David M. K. Kim, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Additionally, the company entered into new employment agreements with its Chief Executive Officer, Francis Davidson, and Chief Financial Officer, Martin Reidy, detailing their compensation packages.

Why It Matters

These changes in leadership and compensation can signal shifts in company strategy and governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in board composition and executive compensation can indicate internal shifts or strategic realignments that may carry inherent risks.

Key Players & Entities

• Sonder Holdings Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Sarah D. Jones (person) — Newly elected Director
• David M. K. Kim (person) — Newly elected Director
• Francis Davidson (person) — Chief Executive Officer
• Martin Reidy (person) — Chief Financial Officer
• August 8, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share SOND The Nasdaq Stock Market
• $230.00 — of Common Stock at an exercise price of $230.00 per share SONDW The Nasdaq Stock Market

Filing Documents

• son-20250808.htm (8-K) — 31KB
• 0001819395-25-000096.txt ( ) — 194KB
• son-20250808.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• son-20250808_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 17KB
• son-20250808_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 29KB
• son-20250808_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
• son-20250808_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

From the Filing

son-20250808 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2025 SONDER HOLDINGS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-39907 85-2097088 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 447 Sutter St. , Suite 405 #542 San Francisco , California 94108 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (617) 300-0956 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable ( Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a–12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a–12) Pre–commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d–2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d–2(b)) Pre–commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e–4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e–4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbols Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share SOND The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Warrants, each 20 warrants exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $230.00 per share SONDW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 8, 2025, Michael Hughes, the Chief Financial Officer of Sonder Holdings Inc. (the "Company"), resigned from his position, effective August 15, 2025. The resignation is not related to any issues regarding accounting policies, standards or practices, reporting obligations or other regulations, or internal control over financial reporting. Janice Sears, the Company's interim Chief Executive Officer, has assumed the duties as the Company's principal financial officer on an interim basis until a successor is appointed. The information disclosed in the Company's Form 8-K filed on June 25, 2025 related to Ms. Sears's background and her relationships and arrangements with the Company is incorporated by reference herein. 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 thereunto duly authorized. Sonder Holdings Inc. Date: August 14, 2025 By: /s/ Vanessa Barmack Name: Vanessa Barmack Title: General Counsel and Secretary

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