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Single 10B-vote preferred share gives Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) leverage on key votes

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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. created and sold one share of a new Series A Preferred Stock for $100 to Matthias Aydt to influence upcoming shareholder votes on capital structure changes.

This single preferred share carries 10,000,000,000 votes but can vote only on two proposals: increasing authorized common shares and approving a reverse stock split. Its votes must mirror the proportions of votes actually cast by common shareholders, and it cannot be voted unless at least one-third of outstanding common shares are represented at the meeting.

The Series A Preferred pays no dividends, is not convertible and ranks ahead of common stock for $100 in liquidation. It is non‑transferable before the votes without board consent and will be redeemed for $100 either when the board chooses or immediately after both proposals receive shareholder approval.

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Faraday Future uses a single high-vote preferred share to shape key charter votes.

Faraday Future issued one Series A Preferred share with 10,000,000,000 votes, sold for $100, that votes only on proposals to increase authorized common stock and implement a reverse stock split. Its votes mirror the proportions of common votes actually cast.

This structure reduces the practical impact of abstentions and non-votes on these proposals, because the preferred’s large voting power reflects only active common votes once a one-third quorum of common shares is present. Economically, the preferred carries minimal rights: no dividends, no convertibility, and a $100 liquidation and redemption value.

The governance impact centers on easing approval of share authorization and reverse split amendments rather than altering cash flows. The preferred share must be redeemed for $100 once stockholders approve both proposals or at a time chosen by the board, limiting its duration to this specific voting context.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders Securities
A change was made that materially affects the rights of existing shareholders (e.g., dividend rights, voting rights).
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Series A Preferred shares issued 1 share Issued to Purchaser under Purchase Agreement on April 15, 2026
Purchase price $100.00 Price paid by Purchaser for one Series A Preferred share
Voting power per Series A share 10,000,000,000 votes Votes limited to share authorization and reverse stock split proposals
Liquidation preference $100.00 Amount payable on Series A Preferred before common stock
Redemption price $100.00 Redemption amount for the outstanding Series A Preferred share
Quorum threshold One-third of outstanding common Minimum common shares represented before Series A may vote
Series A Preferred Stock financial
"one (1) share of the Company’s newly designated Series A Preferred Stock"
Series A preferred stock is a type of ownership share in a company that gives investors certain advantages, such as priority in receiving profits or getting their money back if the company is sold or goes bankrupt. It is often issued during early funding stages to attract investors by offering more security than common shares. This stock matters to investors because it provides a safer way to invest while still holding potential for future gains.
Share Authorization Proposal financial
"The “Share Authorization Proposal” means any proposal approved by the Company’s Board of Directors"
Reverse Stock Split Proposal financial
"The “Reverse Stock Split Proposal” means any proposal approved by the Board"
Certificate of Designation regulatory
"filed a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock"
A certificate of designation is a formal document that spells out the specific rights and rules attached to a particular class or series of stock, usually preferred shares. Think of it as a rulebook or menu that lists dividend terms, liquidation priority, conversion or redemption rights and any special voting protections; investors use it to judge how much income, control or downside protection those shares will provide compared with other securities.
accredited investor financial
"The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” and the offer and sale of the share"
An accredited investor is an individual or entity that meets certain financial criteria, such as having a high income or significant net worth, allowing them to invest in private or less regulated investment opportunities. This status matters because it grants access to investments that are often riskier or less available to the general public, reflecting a higher level of financial knowledge or resources.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 regulatory
"was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933"
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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): April 15, 2026

 

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-39395   84-4720320
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)       Identification No.)

 

18455 S. Figueroa Street    
Gardena, CA   90248
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(424) 276-7616

(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 communications 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 Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share   FFAI   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable warrants, exercisable for shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   FFAIW   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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Purchase Agreement

 

On April 15, 2026, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Matthias Aydt (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell one (1) share of the Company’s newly designated Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), to the Purchaser for a purchase price of $100.00. The closing of the sale and purchase of the share of Series A Preferred Stock was completed on April 15, 2026.

 

Additional information regarding the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions applicable to the Series A Preferred Stock is set forth under Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser has agreed to cast the votes represented by the share of Series A Preferred Stock on the Share Authorization Proposal (defined below) and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal (defined below) in the same proportion as shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Class A Common Stock”) and shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”) are voted (excluding any shares of Common Stock that are not voted, whether due to abstentions, broker non-votes or otherwise) on the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal; provided, that unless and until at least one-third (1/3rd) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on the record date established for the meeting of stockholders at which the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal is presented are present in person or represented by proxy at such meeting, the Purchaser will not vote the share of Series A Preferred Stock on the Share Authorization Proposal or the Reverse Stock Split Proposal. The “Share Authorization Proposal” means any proposal approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and submitted to the stockholders of the Company to adopt an amendment to the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”), to increase the number of authorized Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The “Reverse Stock Split Proposal” means any proposal approved by the Board and submitted to the stockholders of the Company to adopt an amendment to the Charter to combine the outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares of Common Stock at a ratio as may be determined by the Board from time to time within the range to be approved by the stockholders, and to reduce the number of outstanding shares Common Stock.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The disclosure included in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated into this Item 3.02 by reference. The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” and the offer and sale of the share of Series A Preferred Stock was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

The disclosure included in Item 5.03 related to the Series A Certificate of Designation (as defined below) is incorporated into this Item 3.03 by reference. Prior to the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, stockholder approval of the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal required the affirmative approval of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, shares of Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series C Convertible Preferred Stock”), and shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”). Following the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, stockholder approval of the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal requires affirmative approval from a majority of the voting power of the shares of Common Stock, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock and the share of Series A Preferred Stock, voting together as a single class. The Purchaser will cast the votes represented by the share of Series A Preferred Stock on the Share Authorization Proposal and Reverse Stock Split Proposal in a manner that mirrors the votes cast by holders of Common Stock on the Share Authorization Proposal and Reverse Stock Split Proposal. Prior to the issuance of the share of Series A Preferred Stock, abstentions and any other non-votes would have had the same effect as a vote against the Share Authorization Proposal and Reverse Stock Split Proposal. Following the issuance of the share of Series A Preferred Stock, abstentions and any other non-votes on the Share Authorization Proposal and Reverse Stock Split Proposal will still technically have the same effect as a vote against such proposal, but because the share of Series A Preferred Stock has a high number of votes and will vote in a manner that mirrors votes actually cast by the holders of Common Stock (which does not include abstentions or any other non-votes), abstentions and any other non-votes will have no effect on the manner in which the Series A Preferred Stock votes are cast.

 

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

Certificate of Designation of Preferences Designating the Series A Preferred Stock

 

On April 15, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Series A Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Series A Certificate of Designation designates one (1) share of the Company’s preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock, and establishes and designates the preferences, rights and limitations thereof. The Series A Certificate of Designation became effective upon filing. Pursuant to the Series A Certificate of Designation:

 

Convertibility. The share of Series A Preferred Stock is not convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or series of stock or other securities of the Company.

 

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Dividends. The share of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends.

 

Voting. The share of Series A Preferred Stock will have 10,000,000,000 votes, but has the right to vote only on the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal and until such time as the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal are approved by the stockholders, and will have no voting rights except (i) with respect to the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal in which its votes are cast for and against the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal in the same proportion as shares of Common Stock are voted for and against the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal (without regard to any shares of Common Stock that are not voted, whether due to abstentions, or otherwise not counted as votes for or against the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal) and (ii) unless the holders of one-third (1/3rd) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the record date to be set by the Board are present, in person or by proxy, at the meeting of stockholders at which the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal are submitted for stockholder approval (or any adjournment thereof). The share of Series A Preferred Stock will vote together with the Common Stock as a single class on the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal. The Series A Preferred Stock has no other voting rights, except as may be required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

Rank; Liquidation. Upon a liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, merger, acquisition, sale, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, pursuant to which assets of the Company or consideration received by the Company are to be distributed to the stockholders, the holder of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, before any payment is made to the holders of Common Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, an amount equal to $100.00.

 

Transfer Restrictions. The Series A Preferred Stock may not be transferred at any time prior to stockholder approval of the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal without the prior written consent of the Board.

 

Redemption. The outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock will be redeemed in whole, but not in part, for a redemption price of $100.00, payable out of funds lawfully available therefor, upon the earlier of (i) any time such redemption is ordered by the Company’s Board in its sole discretion, automatically and effective on such time and date specified by the Board in its sole discretion, or (ii) automatically immediately following the approval by the stockholders of the Company of the Share Authorization Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal .

 

The foregoing summary of the Series A Certificate of Designation does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Series A Certificate of Designation, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

No.   Description of Exhibits
3.1   Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock, dated April 15, 2026 (included as Exhibit A to the Exhibit 10.1)
10.1   Purchase Agreement dated April 15, 2026, by and between the Company and Matthias Aydt.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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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.

 

  FARADAY FUTURE INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC INC.
   
Date: April 17, 2026 By: /s/ Koti Meka
  Name: Koti Meka
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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FAQ

What did Faraday Future (FFAI) approve with its new Series A Preferred Stock?

Faraday Future approved issuing one Series A Preferred share for $100, giving it 10,000,000,000 votes limited to proposals increasing authorized common stock and approving a reverse stock split. This share’s votes mirror how common shareholders actually vote on those proposals.

How does the Series A Preferred Stock affect voting at Faraday Future (FFAI)?

The single Series A Preferred share carries 10,000,000,000 votes but can vote only on the share authorization and reverse stock split proposals. Its votes follow the same for-against proportions as common shares actually voted, once at least one-third of common shares are represented.

Does the new Series A Preferred Stock change Faraday Future (FFAI) shareholder approval thresholds?

After issuing the Series A Preferred share, approval of the share authorization and reverse stock split proposals requires a majority of voting power of common stock, Series B and Series C preferred, plus the Series A Preferred. The large mirroring vote reduces the practical impact of abstentions and non-votes.

What economic rights does Faraday Future’s (FFAI) Series A Preferred Stock have?

The Series A Preferred share has no dividends and is not convertible. In liquidation it is entitled to $100 before common stock. It must be redeemed for $100 either when the board orders redemption or after shareholder approval of both targeted proposals.

When will Faraday Future (FFAI) redeem the Series A Preferred Stock?

Faraday Future must redeem the Series A Preferred share for $100 either at a time chosen by the board or automatically immediately after stockholders approve both the share authorization proposal and the reverse stock split proposal. It is intended as a temporary voting instrument.

Is the Series A Preferred Stock at Faraday Future (FFAI) transferable?

The Series A Preferred share may not be transferred before stockholders approve the share authorization and reverse stock split proposals without prior written board consent. This restriction keeps control of the special voting power aligned with the board’s intended voting mechanics for these specific matters.

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