Fluence Energy (FLNC) CAO awarded 6,262 non-qualified stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fluence Energy, Inc. reported that Chief Accounting Officer Michelle Philpot was granted 6,262 non-qualified stock options on February 18, 2026. These options were acquired as an award and are held as direct derivative ownership.

The non-qualified stock options vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, and each vesting is conditioned on Ms. Philpot’s continued service with the company through the applicable vesting date.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Philpot Michelle

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O FLUENCE ENERGY, INC.

4601 FAIRFAX DRIVE, SUITE 600

(Street)

ARLINGTON VA 22203

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Fluence Energy, Inc. [ FLNC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Non-qualified stock options (right-to-buy)	$17.43	02/18/2026		A		6,262		(1)	02/18/2036	Class A Common Stock	6,262	$0	6,262	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Non-qualified stock options vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Leah Patterson as Attorney-in-fact for Michelle Philpot	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Fluence Energy (FLNC) disclose for Michelle Philpot?

Fluence Energy disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer Michelle Philpot received 6,262 non-qualified stock options as an award. The options were recorded as an acquisition of derivative securities and increase her directly held option position to 6,262 options following the transaction.

When were the 6,262 stock options granted to the Fluence Energy (FLNC) CAO?

The 6,262 non-qualified stock options were granted to Fluence Energy’s Chief Accounting Officer on February 18, 2026. This date serves as the grant date for the award and also determines when the first vesting anniversary will occur under the vesting schedule.

How do Michelle Philpot’s Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock options vest?

The non-qualified stock options granted to Michelle Philpot vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date and continues annually, provided she remains in continued service with Fluence Energy through each vesting date.

What is the ownership type of the new Fluence Energy (FLNC) options held by Michelle Philpot?

The 6,262 non-qualified stock options are reported as held with direct ownership. This means the options are attributed directly to Michelle Philpot rather than through an indirect entity, trust, or other intermediary holding structure in this Form 4 filing.

Did the Fluence Energy (FLNC) CAO buy or sell common shares in this Form 4?

No common share purchases or sales are reported here; the filing reflects an acquisition of derivative securities only. Specifically, it shows a grant of 6,262 non-qualified stock options, rather than open-market buying or selling of Fluence Energy common stock.

What conditions apply to the Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock option grant for Michelle Philpot?

The non-qualified stock options vest only if Michelle Philpot maintains continued service with Fluence Energy through each vesting date. The footnote specifies vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the award’s grant date.