[8-K] Aeluma, Inc. Reports Material Event
Aeluma, Inc. appointed Christopher Stewart as full-time Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective August 4, 2025. Stewart replaces interim CFO James Seo and brings prior public-company CFO experience at LeddarTech and Bionano Genomics and senior financial leadership roles at Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications and Intel. The company will enter into a standard indemnification agreement with him.
Stewart's compensation includes an annual salary of $300,000, an option to purchase 110,000 shares under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan and 55,000 restricted stock units subject to the Plan. The employment agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and a press release announcing the appointment is filed as Exhibit 99.1. The filing states no family relationships or transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure.
Aeluma, Inc. ha nominato Christopher Stewart Chief Financial Officer a tempo pieno e Principal Accounting Officer con effetto dal 4 agosto 2025. Stewart sostituisce l'interim CFO James Seo e porta con sé esperienze pregresse come CFO in società pubbliche (LeddarTech e Bionano Genomics) oltre a ruoli dirigenziali finanziari in Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications e Intel. La società stipulerà con lui un consueto accordo di indennizzo.
La retribuzione di Stewart comprende un salario annuo di $300,000, un'opzione per acquistare 110,000 azioni ai sensi del 2021 Stock Incentive Plan e 55,000 unità azionarie ristrette soggette al Piano. Il contratto di lavoro è allegato come Exhibit 10.1 e il comunicato stampa che annuncia la nomina è depositato come Exhibit 99.1. Il deposito dichiara nessun rapporto familiare o transazioni che richiedano la divulgazione ai sensi dell'Item 404.
Aeluma, Inc. nombró a Christopher Stewart Director Financiero (CFO) a tiempo completo y Oficial Principal de Contabilidad con efecto desde el 4 de agosto de 2025. Stewart reemplaza al CFO interino James Seo y aporta experiencia previa como CFO en empresas públicas (LeddarTech y Bionano Genomics), además de cargos financieros de alto nivel en Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications e Intel. La compañía celebrará con él un acuerdo estándar de indemnización.
La compensación de Stewart incluye un salario anual de $300,000, una opción para comprar 110,000 acciones según el 2021 Stock Incentive Plan y 55,000 unidades de acciones restringidas sujetas al Plan. El contrato de empleo está adjunto como Exhibit 10.1 y el comunicado de prensa que anuncia el nombramiento figura como Exhibit 99.1. La presentación indica ausencia de relaciones familiares o transacciones que requieran divulgación conforme al Item 404.
Aeluma, Inc.는 Christopher Stewart를 2025년 8월 4일부로 상근 최고재무책임자(CFO) 겸 주요 회계책임자(Principal Accounting Officer)로 임명했습니다. Stewart는 임시 CFO인 James Seo를 대신하며 LeddarTech와 Bionano Genomics에서의 상장회사 CFO 경력과 Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications, Intel에서의 고위 재무책임자 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 회사는 그와 표준 면책(보상) 계약을 체결할 예정입니다.
Stewart의 보상은 연봉 $300,000, 2021 Stock Incentive Plan에 따른 110,000주 매수옵션 및 해당 플랜 적용 대상의 55,000 제한주식단위(RSU)를 포함합니다. 고용계약서는 Exhibit 10.1로 첨부되어 있으며 임명 발표 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 제출되어 있습니다. 제출서류에는 가족 관계 없음 또는 Item 404 공시가 필요한 거래가 없다고 명시되어 있습니다.
Aeluma, Inc. a nommé Christopher Stewart directeur financier (CFO) à plein temps et responsable principal de la comptabilité, avec effet au 4 août 2025. Stewart remplace le CFO par intérim James Seo et possède une expérience antérieure en tant que CFO dans des sociétés cotées (LeddarTech et Bionano Genomics), ainsi que des postes de direction financière chez Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications et Intel. La société conclura avec lui un accord d'indemnisation standard.
La rémunération de Stewart comprend un salaire annuel de 300 000 $, une option d'achat de 110 000 actions en vertu du 2021 Stock Incentive Plan et 55 000 unités d'actions restreintes soumises au Plan. Le contrat de travail est joint en tant qu'Exhibit 10.1 et le communiqué annonçant la nomination est déposé en tant qu'Exhibit 99.1. le dépôt indique aucune relation familiale ni transaction nécessitant une divulgation au titre de l'Item 404.
Aeluma, Inc. hat Christopher Stewart mit Wirkung zum 4. August 2025 zum hauptamtlichen Chief Financial Officer (CFO) und Principal Accounting Officer ernannt. Stewart ersetzt den interimistischen CFO James Seo und verfügt über frühere Erfahrungen als CFO bei börsennotierten Unternehmen (LeddarTech und Bionano Genomics) sowie über leitende Finanzfunktionen bei Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications und Intel. Das Unternehmen wird mit ihm eine standardmäßige Entschädigungsvereinbarung treffen.
Stewarts Vergütung umfasst ein Jahresgehalt von $300,000, eine Option zum Erwerb von 110,000 Aktien gemäß dem 2021 Stock Incentive Plan und 55,000 Restricted Stock Units, die dem Plan unterliegen. Der Arbeitsvertrag ist als Exhibit 10.1 beigefügt und die Pressemitteilung zur Ernennung ist als Exhibit 99.1 eingereicht. Die Einreichung weist auf keine familiären Beziehungen oder Transaktionen hin, die eine Offenlegung nach Item 404 erfordern.
- Experienced hire: Christopher Stewart has prior CFO roles at LeddarTech and Bionano Genomics and senior finance positions at Maxwell, Entropic and Intel
- Clear compensation terms: Annual salary of $300,000, option to purchase 110,000 shares, and 55,000 restricted stock units under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan
- No related-party issues stated: Filing discloses no family relationships and no transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure
- Supporting documentation filed: Employment agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1 and press release attached as Exhibit 99.1
- None.
Insights
TL;DR Appointment of an experienced public-company CFO with defined cash and equity compensation.
Stewart's background includes CFO roles at LeddarTech and Bionano Genomics and senior finance positions at Maxwell, Entropic and Intel, which the company cites in support of his qualifications. The filing discloses a $300,000 annual salary, an option to purchase 110,000 shares and 55,000 restricted stock units under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, and a standard indemnification agreement. The filing also affirms no family relationships and no transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure. For investors, this is a personnel stabilization event documented with specific compensation terms.
TL;DR Governance disclosure is standard: appointment, compensation, indemnification, and exhibits are properly filed.
The 8-K identifies Stewart as CFO and Principal Accounting Officer and attaches his employment agreement (Exhibit 10.1) and the related press release (Exhibit 99.1). The company states there are no family relationships with other executives or directors and no reportable transactions under Item 404 of Regulation S-K. The filing also notes a standard indemnification agreement will be entered. Disclosures align with Item 5.02 and Item 9.01 requirements in the document.
Aeluma, Inc. ha nominato Christopher Stewart Chief Financial Officer a tempo pieno e Principal Accounting Officer con effetto dal 4 agosto 2025. Stewart sostituisce l'interim CFO James Seo e porta con sé esperienze pregresse come CFO in società pubbliche (LeddarTech e Bionano Genomics) oltre a ruoli dirigenziali finanziari in Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications e Intel. La società stipulerà con lui un consueto accordo di indennizzo.
La retribuzione di Stewart comprende un salario annuo di $300,000, un'opzione per acquistare 110,000 azioni ai sensi del 2021 Stock Incentive Plan e 55,000 unità azionarie ristrette soggette al Piano. Il contratto di lavoro è allegato come Exhibit 10.1 e il comunicato stampa che annuncia la nomina è depositato come Exhibit 99.1. Il deposito dichiara nessun rapporto familiare o transazioni che richiedano la divulgazione ai sensi dell'Item 404.
Aeluma, Inc. nombró a Christopher Stewart Director Financiero (CFO) a tiempo completo y Oficial Principal de Contabilidad con efecto desde el 4 de agosto de 2025. Stewart reemplaza al CFO interino James Seo y aporta experiencia previa como CFO en empresas públicas (LeddarTech y Bionano Genomics), además de cargos financieros de alto nivel en Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications e Intel. La compañía celebrará con él un acuerdo estándar de indemnización.
La compensación de Stewart incluye un salario anual de $300,000, una opción para comprar 110,000 acciones según el 2021 Stock Incentive Plan y 55,000 unidades de acciones restringidas sujetas al Plan. El contrato de empleo está adjunto como Exhibit 10.1 y el comunicado de prensa que anuncia el nombramiento figura como Exhibit 99.1. La presentación indica ausencia de relaciones familiares o transacciones que requieran divulgación conforme al Item 404.
Aeluma, Inc.는 Christopher Stewart를 2025년 8월 4일부로 상근 최고재무책임자(CFO) 겸 주요 회계책임자(Principal Accounting Officer)로 임명했습니다. Stewart는 임시 CFO인 James Seo를 대신하며 LeddarTech와 Bionano Genomics에서의 상장회사 CFO 경력과 Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications, Intel에서의 고위 재무책임자 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 회사는 그와 표준 면책(보상) 계약을 체결할 예정입니다.
Stewart의 보상은 연봉 $300,000, 2021 Stock Incentive Plan에 따른 110,000주 매수옵션 및 해당 플랜 적용 대상의 55,000 제한주식단위(RSU)를 포함합니다. 고용계약서는 Exhibit 10.1로 첨부되어 있으며 임명 발표 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 제출되어 있습니다. 제출서류에는 가족 관계 없음 또는 Item 404 공시가 필요한 거래가 없다고 명시되어 있습니다.
Aeluma, Inc. a nommé Christopher Stewart directeur financier (CFO) à plein temps et responsable principal de la comptabilité, avec effet au 4 août 2025. Stewart remplace le CFO par intérim James Seo et possède une expérience antérieure en tant que CFO dans des sociétés cotées (LeddarTech et Bionano Genomics), ainsi que des postes de direction financière chez Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications et Intel. La société conclura avec lui un accord d'indemnisation standard.
La rémunération de Stewart comprend un salaire annuel de 300 000 $, une option d'achat de 110 000 actions en vertu du 2021 Stock Incentive Plan et 55 000 unités d'actions restreintes soumises au Plan. Le contrat de travail est joint en tant qu'Exhibit 10.1 et le communiqué annonçant la nomination est déposé en tant qu'Exhibit 99.1. le dépôt indique aucune relation familiale ni transaction nécessitant une divulgation au titre de l'Item 404.
Aeluma, Inc. hat Christopher Stewart mit Wirkung zum 4. August 2025 zum hauptamtlichen Chief Financial Officer (CFO) und Principal Accounting Officer ernannt. Stewart ersetzt den interimistischen CFO James Seo und verfügt über frühere Erfahrungen als CFO bei börsennotierten Unternehmen (LeddarTech und Bionano Genomics) sowie über leitende Finanzfunktionen bei Maxwell Technologies, Entropic Communications und Intel. Das Unternehmen wird mit ihm eine standardmäßige Entschädigungsvereinbarung treffen.
Stewarts Vergütung umfasst ein Jahresgehalt von $300,000, eine Option zum Erwerb von 110,000 Aktien gemäß dem 2021 Stock Incentive Plan und 55,000 Restricted Stock Units, die dem Plan unterliegen. Der Arbeitsvertrag ist als Exhibit 10.1 beigefügt und die Pressemitteilung zur Ernennung ist als Exhibit 99.1 eingereicht. Die Einreichung weist auf keine familiären Beziehungen oder Transaktionen hin, die eine Offenlegung nach Item 404 erfordern.
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