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Ascent Solar Reports Inducement Grant to New CFO Paul Warley Jr.
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Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has granted 700,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) to its new CFO, Paul Warley Jr., as part of his employment agreement. This inducement grant is in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Of the total RSUs, 20% will vest immediately, with the remaining 80% vesting monthly over three years. Settlements will occur quarterly starting December 31, 2024. Warley's RSUs may accelerate upon a change of control or under specific termination conditions.
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Grant of 700,000 RSUs incentivizes new CFO, potentially attracting talent.
Immediate vesting of 20% aligns CFO's interest with shareholders.
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80% of the RSUs will not vest until monthly increments over three years, indicating a long-term commitment.
THORNTON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) today announced that its board of directors compensation committee has granted Paul Warley Jr., the company’s newly appointed chief financial officer, an inducement grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) for an aggregate of 700,000 shares of Ascent Solar’s common stock.
This RSU grant was agreed to as an inducement material to Mr. Warley entering into an employment agreement with Ascent Solar. The RSU grant was agreed to and granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Twenty percent (20%) of the RSUs are fully vested upon grant. The remaining eighty percent (80%) of the RSUs shall vest in equal monthly increments over the next thirty-six (36) months. Any outstanding and unvested RSUs will accelerate and fully vest upon the earlier of (i) a change of control and (ii) the termination of Mr. Warley’s employment for any reason other than (x) by Ascent Solar for cause or (y) by Mr. Warley without good reason.
The RSUs shall be settled in eight (8) equal increments on the last business day of each calendar quarter beginning with the initial settlement date of December 31, 2024. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any RSUs that are then outstanding and vested will accelerate and be settled upon the earlier of (i) a change of control and (ii) the termination of Mr. Warley’s employment for any reason other than (x) by Ascent Solar for cause or (y) by Mr. Warley without good reason. At the election of Ascent Solar or Mr. Warley prior to each settlement date, the RSUs shall be “net settled” and Ascent Solar shall retain such number of shares for sale on behalf of Mr. Warley at a price equal to the fair market value of the shares on the settlement date as will be sufficient for the payment of withholding tax liability to satisfy the obligation of Mr. Warley upon settlement of any RSUs.
About Ascent Solar Technologies, IncAbout Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
With 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar is a leading provider of CIGS solar technology and manufacturer of innovative, high performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for both existing and emerging agrivoltaics, space and aerospace applications. Ascent Solar’s patented, monolithic integration process enables remarkable levels of flexibility, efficiency, durability and weight savings – revolutionizing the way solar power can be used in everyday life. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility are in Thornton, Colorado. To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com
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