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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): August 25, 2025
FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware | | 1-14204 | | 06-0853042 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| | 3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, Connecticut | | 06810 |
| | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 825-6000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | | FCEL | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Global Market) |
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. ☐
Resignation of Michael Hill from the Position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
On August 25, 2025, Michael Hill, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of FuelCell Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Company, effective as of September 5, 2025, to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Hill’s departure is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Promotion of Eric Strayer to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales
In connection with Mr. Hill’s departure, the Company has promoted Eric Strayer, currently serving as Vice President, International and Partner Sales, to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales effective as of September 8, 2025. Mr. Strayer has been with the Company since 2021 serving in commercial roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Strayer held senior commercial positions at hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Altergy Systems and Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc.
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.
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| FUELCELL ENERGY, INC. |
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Date: August 29, 2025 | By: | /s/ Michael S. Bishop |
| | Michael S. Bishop |
| | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
