Bluescape’s Jonathan Siegler joins 5E Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: FEAM) board
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
5E Advanced Materials, Inc. appointed Jonathan Siegler to its board of directors, effective April 13, 2026. He will serve until the next annual meeting and until a successor is elected or he departs earlier.
Siegler was designated by BEP Special Situations IV LLC (Bluescape) under a Fourth Amended and Restated Investor and Registration Rights Agreement with Bluescape and Ascend Global Investment Fund SPC. That agreement allows each of Bluescape and Ascend to designate up to two directors while owning 25% of the company’s common stock, and one director while owning 10%.
Siegler replaces Graham van’t Hoff as one of Bluescape’s designees but van’t Hoff remains board chair. Under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, Siegler is eligible for a $50,000 annual cash retainer, paid quarterly in arrears, and quarterly restricted stock unit grants equal in value to one quarter of the annual retainer, vesting on the following July 1. His RSUs also vest in full upon voluntary resignation effectiveness, a change in control, or death or disability. He entered into the company’s standard director and officer indemnification agreement, and the company notes he may be deemed to have an interest in transactions with Bluescape described in prior disclosures.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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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.
Key Figures
Director annual cash retainer: $50,000 per year
Ownership threshold for two director designees: 25% of common stock
Ownership threshold for one director designee: 10% of common stock
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Director annual cash retainer
$50,000 per year
Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy for Jonathan Siegler
Ownership threshold for two director designees
25% of common stock
Beneficial ownership level for Bluescape or Ascend to designate two directors
Ownership threshold for one director designee
10% of common stock
Beneficial ownership level for Bluescape or Ascend to designate one director
Par value of common stock
$0.01 per share
Common stock par value listed for FEAM on Nasdaq Global Select Market
RSU vesting date
July 1 following grant
Quarterly RSU grants to Siegler vest on July 1 after each grant date
Key Terms
Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, restricted stock units, change in control, indemnification agreement, +1 more
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Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy financial
"Mr. Siegler is eligible to participate in the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy."
restricted stock units financial
"Mr. Siegler is also eligible to receive a grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) on the last day of each calendar quarter"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
change in control financial
"Such RSU Awards to Mr. Siegler will also vest in full ... in the event of a change in control"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
indemnification agreement regulatory
"Mr. Siegler has also entered into the Company’s standard indemnification agreement for directors and 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.
FAQ
What did 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM) announce in this 8-K filing?
5E Advanced Materials announced the appointment of Jonathan Siegler to its board of directors, effective April 13, 2026. He will serve until the next annual meeting, replacing Graham van’t Hoff as one of Bluescape’s designees while van’t Hoff remains chairperson of the board.
Who is Jonathan Siegler and how did he join the 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM) board?
Jonathan Siegler is a managing director at Bluescape Energy Partners and was designated to the 5E Advanced Materials board by BEP Special Situations IV LLC. His appointment follows rights granted under a Fourth Amended and Restated Investor and Registration Rights Agreement involving Bluescape and Ascend.
What board designation rights do Bluescape and Ascend have at 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)?
Under the Investor and Registration Rights Agreement, Bluescape and Ascend each may designate two directors while they beneficially own 25% of 5E Advanced Materials common stock. Each may designate one director while they beneficially own 10%, linking board representation directly to ownership thresholds.
How is new director Jonathan Siegler compensated by 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)?
Under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, Jonathan Siegler is eligible for a $50,000 annual cash retainer, paid quarterly in arrears, and quarterly grants of restricted stock units. Each RSU grant has a value equal to one quarter of the annual cash retainer on the grant date.
When do Jonathan Siegler’s restricted stock units vest at 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)?
Jonathan Siegler’s quarterly RSU awards generally vest on July 1 following each grant date, subject to continued service. The awards also fully vest upon the effectiveness of his voluntary resignation, upon a change in control of the company, or upon his death or disability.