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Aeva Technologies (AEVA) approves 2025 cash bonuses for key executives

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Aeva Technologies, Inc. approved 2025 cash bonuses for its top executives. On May 29, 2026, the Compensation Committee set bonuses for the company’s named executive officers after these amounts had not been finalized when the definitive proxy statement was filed.

The Committee approved cash bonuses for CEO Soroush Salehian Dardashti and President/Chief Technology Officer Mina Rezk equal to the maximum target amounts allowed under their employment agreements. Chief Financial Officer Saurabh Sinha’s cash bonus was set at the target amount specified in his employment agreement.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
named executive officers financial
"approved the cash bonuses for the Company’s named executive officers for service in 2025"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
Compensation Committee financial
"On May 29, 2026, the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
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"were not determined at the time of the filing of the Company’s definitive proxy statement"
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
employment agreement financial
"maximum target amount payable under each of such executive officer’s employment agreement with the Company"
target amount payable financial
"approved a cash bonus for Saurabh Sinha ... equal to the target amount payable under Mr. Sinha’s employment agreement"
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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): May 29, 2026

 

 

Aeva Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-39204   84-3080757
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 

(Commission

File Number)

  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

555 Ellis Street  
Mountain View, California   94043
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (650) 481-7070

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

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share   AEVA   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.

(f)

On May 29, 2026, the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Aeva Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the cash bonuses for the Company’s named executive officers for service in 2025. As required by Item 8 of Schedule 14A, the Company is filing this Form 8-K as the cash bonus amounts for 2025 were not determined at the time of the filing of the Company’s definitive proxy statement. The Committee approved a cash bonus for each of Soroush Salehian Dardashti, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Mina Rezk, the Company’s President and Chief Technology Officer, equal to the maximum target amount payable under each of such executive officer’s employment agreement with the Company. The Committee also approved a cash bonus for Saurabh Sinha, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, equal to the target amount payable under Mr. Sinha’s employment agreement with the Company.

 


SIGNATURES

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.

 

      Aeva Technologies, Inc.
Date: June 1, 2026     By:  

/s/ Saurabh Sinha

      Saurabh Sinha
Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Aeva Technologies (AEVA) disclose about 2025 executive bonuses?

Aeva Technologies disclosed that its Compensation Committee approved 2025 cash bonuses for its named executive officers, setting awards based on their employment agreement targets. This information was provided because specific bonus amounts were not available when the definitive proxy statement was filed.

Which Aeva Technologies (AEVA) executives received 2025 cash bonus approvals?

The approved 2025 cash bonuses cover CEO Soroush Salehian Dardashti, President and Chief Technology Officer Mina Rezk, and Chief Financial Officer Saurabh Sinha. These three are the company’s named executive officers, and their bonuses are tied to terms in their employment agreements.

How were the 2025 bonuses for Aeva Technologies (AEVA) leaders determined?

The Compensation Committee set 2025 cash bonuses using employment agreement targets. The CEO and President/CTO received bonuses equal to the maximum target amounts, while the CFO’s bonus was set at the target amount specified in his agreement, reflecting contractually defined incentive levels.

Why did Aeva Technologies (AEVA) file an additional disclosure on 2025 bonuses?

Aeva filed this disclosure because the exact 2025 bonus amounts for its named executive officers were not determined when it filed the definitive proxy statement. The filing updates shareholders by providing the final bonus decisions made later by the Compensation Committee.

When did Aeva Technologies’ (AEVA) Compensation Committee approve the 2025 bonuses?

The Compensation Committee approved the 2025 cash bonuses for Aeva Technologies’ named executive officers on May 29, 2026. This decision date is specifically stated and anchors when the incentive determinations were finalized under the executives’ employment agreements.

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