EVgo (NASDAQ: EVGO) names new accounting chief and reports 2026 shareholder vote outcomes

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EVgo Inc. appointed Amber Scott as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective May 18, 2026. She brings more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience from roles at Redwood Materials, Powin Energy, Flex Ltd., and Deloitte.

Scott will report to CFO Keefer Lehner, who remains Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer. Her compensation includes a $380,000 base salary, a target bonus of 55% of base salary, $550,000 in 2026 long-term equity (50% RSUs, 50% PSUs), and a $450,000 sign-on award in cash and RSUs.

At the May 14, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders re-elected three Class II directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor, approved advisory executive compensation, and supported holding future Say-on-Pay votes annually.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01

3 items

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.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Chief Accounting Officer base salary: $380,000 per year Bonus target percentage: 55% of base salary 2026 long-term equity awards: $550,000 aggregate target value +5 more

8 metrics

Chief Accounting Officer base salary $380,000 per year Annual base salary for Amber Scott

Bonus target percentage 55% of base salary Target annual bonus opportunity for Amber Scott

2026 long-term equity awards $550,000 aggregate target value 50% RSUs and 50% PSUs for Amber Scott

Sign-on award $450,000 One-time cash and RSU award for Amber Scott

Shares outstanding 313,579,998 shares Common stock outstanding as of March 19, 2026 record date

Shares represented at meeting 270,471,892 shares Common stock present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification For votes 263,548,357 votes Votes For ratifying KPMG LLP for 2026

Say-on-Pay For votes 224,536,490 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

Principal Accounting Officer, RSUs, PSUs, Say-on-Pay, +2 more

6 terms

Principal Accounting Officer financial

"appointed Amber Scott as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer"

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

RSUs financial

"consisting of 50% RSUs and 50% PSUs"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

PSUs financial

"consisting of 50% RSUs and 50% PSUs"

PSUs are company shares promised to employees or executives that only become actual stock if the business hits specific performance targets over a set period. For investors, PSUs matter because they link pay to measurable outcomes — similar to a conditional bonus that converts into ownership — which can influence management decisions, dilution of shares, and signals about confidence in future results.

Say-on-Pay financial

"Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.

indemnification agreement regulatory

"will enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement for its executive officers"

An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/19/2026 - 04:07 PM

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 14, 2026

EVgo Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39572

85-2326098

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


1661 East Franklin Avenue
El Segundo, CA						90245
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 494-3833


(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:


o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o			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
Shares of Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share	EVGO	The Nasdaq Global Select Market
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50	EVGOW	The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company o

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. o

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 18, 2026, the board of directors of EVgo Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Amber Scott as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective May 18, 2026. Ms. Scott will assume the responsibilities of Principal Accounting Officer from Keefer Lehner, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lehner will continue in his role as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer. Ms. Scott will report to Mr. Lehner.

Ms. Scott, age 42, has more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience. From October 2024 to May 2026, she served as Vice President of Finance and Principal Accounting Officer at Redwood Materials, where she oversaw worldwide accounting and tax functions. Prior to that, from January 2023 to October 2024, Ms. Scott served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Powin Energy. Earlier in her career, from April 2016 to January 2023, Ms. Scott served at Flex Ltd., where she held roles of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Vice President of Global Corporate Accounting. Ms. Scott began her career at Deloitte & Touche LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado and is a licensed CPA in Colorado.

In connection with her appointment, Ms. Scott will receive an annual base salary of $380,000 and will be eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus program with a target bonus of 55% of base salary. Ms. Scott will receive fiscal year 2026 long-term incentive equity awards with an aggregate target value of $550,000 (subject to the Company's equity award price floor), consisting of 50% RSUs and 50% PSUs. In addition, Ms. Scott will receive a one-time sign-on award of $450,000 in a combination of cash and RSUs, the RSU portion of which vests in equal installments on July 1, 2027 and July 1, 2028. All equity awards will be granted under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's standard form of award agreements.

There are no family relationships between Ms. Scott and any director or executive officer of the Company, or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer of the Company. Ms. Scott has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

In connection with her appointment as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, Ms. Scott will enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement for its executive officers, which requires the Company, among other things, to indemnify its executive officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service and to advance all expenses incurred by executive officers in investigating or defending any action, suit or proceeding.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 14, 2026, we held the Annual Meeting. At the close of business on March 19, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, we had 313,579,998 shares of common stock outstanding. The holders of 270,471,892 shares of our common stock were present at the Annual Meeting, either virtually or by proxy, which constituted a quorum for the purpose of conducting business at the Annual Meeting.

Set forth below are the final voting results for each proposal submitted to a vote of the stockholders at the Annual Meeting.

Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors

The following nominees were re-elected by our stockholders to serve as Class II directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders based on the following results of voting. Each director’s term continues until the election and qualification of his successor or until his earlier retirement, resignation, disqualification, removal, or death.


Nominee	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Darpan Kapadia	209,632,639	17,740,467	43,098,786
Jonathan Seelig	203,373,256	23,999,850	43,098,786
Paul Segal	214,194,914	13,178,192	43,098,786

Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2026 was ratified by our stockholders based on the following results of voting:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
263,548,357	5,961,248	962,287	—

Proposal 3: Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

The votes were cast as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
224,536,490	2,396,626	439,990	43,098,786

Proposal 4: Advisory vote on the frequency at which the Say-on-Pay vote at future annual meetings of stockholders will be held.

The votes were cast as follows:


One Year	Two Years	Three Years	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
226,454,728	134,812	342,472	441,094	43,098,786

In accordance with the recommendation of the Company's board of directors and based on the results of the advisory vote reported above, the Company has determined that it will hold future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers on an annual basis until the next required advisory vote on the frequency of stockholder advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits


Exhibit Number						Description
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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, hereunto duly authorized.


	EVgo Inc.

Date: May 19, 2026	By:	/s/ Keefer Lehner
	Name:	Keefer Lehner
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did EVgo (EVGO) announce in this 8-K?

EVgo appointed Amber Scott as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective May 18, 2026. She will assume principal accounting responsibilities from CFO Keefer Lehner, who remains Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer, and will report directly to him.

What is Amber Scott’s compensation package at EVgo (EVGO)?

Amber Scott receives a $380,000 base salary and a target bonus equal to 55% of base salary. She also receives $550,000 in 2026 long-term equity awards and a $450,000 one-time sign-on award, paid in a mix of cash and RSUs.

How many EVgo (EVGO) shares were outstanding and represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

EVgo had 313,579,998 shares of common stock outstanding as of the March 19, 2026 record date. Holders of 270,471,892 shares were present or represented by proxy at the annual meeting, constituting a quorum to conduct business.

What were the results of EVgo (EVGO) director elections at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders re-elected Class II directors Darpan Kapadia, Jonathan Seelig, and Paul Segal for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. Each nominee received more votes “For” than “Withheld,” with substantial broker non-votes recorded on the director election proposal.

Did EVgo (EVGO) stockholders approve the 2026 Say-on-Pay proposal?

Yes. The advisory vote on executive compensation received 224,536,490 votes For, 2,396,626 Against, and 439,990 Abstentions. There were 43,098,786 broker non-votes. This indicates stockholder support for EVgo’s named executive officer compensation program in 2026.

How often will EVgo (EVGO) hold Say-on-Pay votes going forward?

Stockholders favored an annual Say-on-Pay vote, with 226,454,728 votes for one year, 134,812 for two years, and 342,472 for three years. EVgo determined it will hold advisory votes on named executive officer compensation every year until the next required frequency vote.

Which auditor did EVgo (EVGO) stockholders ratify for 2026?

Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as EVgo’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 263,548,357 votes For, 5,961,248 Against, and 962,287 Abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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