Hadron Energy (NASDAQ: HDRN) details Chief Nuclear Officer salary and bonus terms
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hadron Energy, Inc. detailed the initial cash compensation for its Chief Nuclear Officer, Ross Ridenoure, following the closing of its business combination. The Board set his annual base salary at $300,000 and established a target annual bonus equal to 40% of base salary.
The bonus will be determined under an executive incentive plan to be created by the Board or its Compensation Committee, based on performance goals and target objectives. Any earned bonus will be paid within two and a half months after the end of the applicable calendar year. The company noted this arrangement does not yet include any future equity awards under its 2026 equity incentive plan.
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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
Chief Nuclear Officer base salary: $300,000 per year
Target annual bonus: 40% of base salary
Common stock par value: $0.0001 per share
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4 metrics
Chief Nuclear Officer base salary
$300,000 per year
Initial cash compensation after business combination closing
Target annual bonus
40% of base salary
Performance-based Annual Bonus opportunity
Common stock par value
$0.0001 per share
Hadron Energy common stock listed on Nasdaq
Warrant exercise price
$11.50 per share
Redeemable warrants, each full warrant for one share
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, Annual Bonus, Compensation Committee, equity incentive plan, +1 more
5 terms
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Annual Bonus financial
"The executive officer shall have the opportunity to earn an annual bonus (“Annual Bonus”)"
Compensation Committee regulatory
"the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”)"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
equity incentive plan financial
"the Company’s 2026 equity incentive plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
redeemable warrants financial
"Redeemable warrants, each full warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock"
A redeemable warrant is a tradable right that lets its holder buy a company’s shares at a fixed price before a set date, but the issuer has the contract power to cancel (redeem) the warrant early under agreed terms. For investors this matters because early redemption can force decision-making, change the timing of when new shares might be created, and affect potential gains or dilution—much like a store coupon that the issuer can cancel by paying you off instead of letting you use it.
FAQ
What executive compensation did Hadron Energy (HDRN) approve in this 8-K?
Hadron Energy approved initial cash compensation for its Chief Nuclear Officer. The package includes a $300,000 base salary and a 40% target annual bonus tied to performance, with any earned bonus payable within two and a half months after each calendar year-end.
Who is the executive covered in Hadron Energy (HDRN)’s new compensation disclosure?
The compensation disclosure covers Ross Ridenoure, Hadron Energy’s Chief Nuclear Officer. The Board approved his base salary and performance-based bonus target as his initial cash compensation arrangement after the company’s business combination closing.
How is the annual bonus for Hadron Energy (HDRN)’s Chief Nuclear Officer determined?
The Chief Nuclear Officer’s annual bonus is targeted at 40% of base salary and will be determined under an executive incentive plan. The Board or its Compensation Committee will set performance goals and objectives and decide the actual bonus amount based on achievement.
When will Hadron Energy (HDRN) pay any annual bonus to its Chief Nuclear Officer?
Any annual bonus earned by the Chief Nuclear Officer will be paid no later than two and a half months after the close of the calendar year. This timing aligns the cash payout with final determination of performance against established goals.
Does Hadron Energy (HDRN)’s filing include equity compensation for the Chief Nuclear Officer?
The filing states that the disclosed compensation does not include any equity-based awards. Future grants may be made under Hadron Energy’s 2026 equity incentive plan, but specific equity awards for the Chief Nuclear Officer are not detailed here.
What securities of Hadron Energy (HDRN) are listed on Nasdaq?
Hadron Energy lists its Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, under the symbol HDRN, and its redeemable warrants, each exercisable for one share at $11.50 per share, under the symbol HDRNW on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.