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Executive pay and listing bonuses detailed at Terra Global (NASDAQ: NKLR)

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Terra Global N.V. filed an amended report to correct a typographical error in the disclosed 2026 fixed compensation for executive director and COO Cesare Frepoli, revising it from EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 500,000. The company also describes Directorship Agreements for executives Alessandro Petruzzi, Massimo Morichi and Mr. Frepoli that define their roles, fixed pay and termination protections.

For 2025, fixed annual compensation is EUR 500,000 for CEO Petruzzi, EUR 400,000 for Chief Strategy Officer Morichi and EUR 450,000 for COO Frepoli, all paid pro rata for months served. For 2026, their fixed compensation rises to EUR 558,000, EUR 450,000 and EUR 500,000 respectively, payable monthly, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses under separate agreements. Following a qualifying change in control and certain terminations, each Manager could receive a lump sum equal to 18 months of fixed pay plus target bonus, continued healthcare for 18 months and outplacement benefits.

The remuneration committee also approved one-off bonus payments at subsidiary level in recognition of the business combination and Nasdaq listing, including EUR 130,374 for Mr. Petruzzi, EUR 116,832 for Mr. Frepoli, EUR 105,144 for Mr. Morichi and $100,002 for Guillaume Moyen, plus additional cash amounts such as €75,000 each for Mr. Petruzzi and Mr. Cherubini. The company notes customary intellectual property, non-disparagement and 12‑month non-solicitation provisions within these arrangements.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Corrected 2026 COO salary EUR 500,000 Fixed compensation for financial year 2026 for Cesare Frepoli
2025 CEO salary EUR 500,000 Fixed annual compensation for financial year 2025 for Alessandro Petruzzi
2026 CEO salary EUR 558,000 Fixed annual compensation for financial year 2026 for Alessandro Petruzzi
2026 CSO salary EUR 450,000 Fixed annual compensation for financial year 2026 for Massimo Morichi
Listing bonus Petruzzi EUR 130,374.00 Bonus at subsidiary level for business combination and Nasdaq listing
Listing bonus Frepoli EUR 116,832.00 Bonus at subsidiary level for business combination and Nasdaq listing
Additional payment Petruzzi € 75,000 Additional approved payment at subsidiary level
Change-in-control severance base 18 months fixed compensation + target bonus Lump sum on qualifying termination in connection with change in control
Directorship Agreements financial
"approved Directorship Agreements (the “Agreements”) to be entered into between the Registrant"
Change in Control financial
"each in connection with a change in control, the Manager would be entitled"
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.
target bonus financial
"a lump sum payment equal to 18 months of fixed compensation plus the target bonus"
non solicitation financial
"non solicitation restrictions for a period of 12 months following termination"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 2)

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

December 17, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

TERRA INNOVATUM GLOBAL N.V.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

The Netherlands   001-42901   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)       Identification No.)

 

Via Matteo Trenta 117, Lucca, Italy   55100 LU
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +39 0583 55797

 

N/A

(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:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, par value of €0.01 per share   NKLR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Explanatory Note

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment No. 2”) amends the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Terra Innovatum Global N.V. (the “Registrant”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2025, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on January 7, 2026 (together, the “Original Report”). This Form 8-K/A is being filed to correct certain typographical errors in the Original Filing. Specifically, correcting the compensation for Cesare Frepoli for financial year 2026 from EUR 5000,000 in the Original Filing to EUR 500,000 and certain typographical errors.

 

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

 

Directorship Agreements

 

On December 17, 2025, the Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of Terra Innovatum Global N.V. (the “Registrant”) approved Directorship Agreements (the “Agreements”) to be entered into between the Registrant and each of Alessandro Petruzzi, Massimo Morichi and Cesare Frepoli (each a “Manager” and collectively, the “Managers”).

 

The Agreements set out certain terms by which the Managers are compensated as officers and executive directors of the Registrant. With the exception of the specific office being held and the compensation, the Agreements are identical.

 

Office; Fixed Compensation. Mr. Petruzzi serves as an executive director and chief executive officer for which he will receive fixed annual compensation for financial year 2025 of EUR 500,000 to be received pro rata for months of actual service. For financial year 2026, Mr. Petruzzi will receive fixed compensation of EUR 558,000 payable in 12 monthly payments. Mr. Morichi serves as an executive director and Chief Strategy Officer for which he will receive fixed annual compensation for financial year 2025 of EUR 400,000 to be received pro rata for months of actual service. For financial year 2026, Mr. Morichi will receive fixed compensation of EUR 450,000 payable in 12 monthly payments. Mr. Frepoli serves as an executive director and Chief Operating Officer for which he will receive fixed annual compensation for financial year 2025 of EUR 450,000 to be received pro rata for months of actual service. For financial year 2026, Mr. Frepoli will receive fixed compensation of EUR 500,000 payable in 12 monthly payments.

 

Bonus. Each of Mr. Petruzzi, Mr. Morichi and Mr. Frepoli will be entitled to receive a bonus based upon the achievement of certain criteria to be set forth in a separate agreement.

 

Term. Each of the Agreements provides for a one-year term ending after the close of the annual general meeting of the Registrant to be held in 2026, subject to annual renewals year to year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of the termination of service of the Manager as set forth in the Agreement, the Agreement would also be terminated. The Agreements may also be terminated by mutual written consent of the Registrant and the Managers. The Registrant may also terminate the Agreements for just cause of removal and the Manager may terminate the Agreement for just cause of resignation as such terms are defined in the Agreements.

 

Change in Control. If the term of office is terminated by the Registrant without a just cause of removal or by a Manager for a just cause of resignation, each in connection with a change in control, the Manager would be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to 18 months of fixed compensation plus the target bonus, calculated as if 100% of the target objectives have been achieved, together with a pro-rated bonus accrued for the months of actual service performed during the year of termination, continued healthcare coverage for 18 months and certain outplacement benefits. Any awards under any equity plan that are subject to a vesting schedule will either continue to vest or the vesting schedule will be accelerated depending upon the terms of the underlying award agreements.

 

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Intellectual Property. The Registrant will be the exclusive owner of any intellectual property originated solely by the Manager or jointly with others while serving in the office.

 

Non-Disparagement; Non-Solicitation. Each of the Agreements contains customary non disparagement provisions as well as non solicitation restrictions for a period of 12 months following termination.

 

The foregoing is only a brief summary of the terms of the Agreements and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreements which are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 respectively and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Compensation at the Subsidiary Level

 

On December 22, 2025, the Remuneration Committee of the Registrant approved certain payments to be made to certain officers of Terra Innovatum s.r.l., the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. These payments were approved by the Registrant as the sole shareholder of the subsidiary. In recognition of the successful business combination and listing of the Registrant’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq, the following bonus payments were approved:

 

Name  Bonus Payment 
Mr. Alessandro Petruzzi  EUR 130,374.00 
Mr. Marco Cherubini  EUR 116,832.00 
Mr. Cesare Frepoli  EUR 116,832.00 
Mr. Massimo Morichi  EUR 105,144.00 
Mr. Guillaume Moyen  $100,002.00 
Morichi Atelier LLC (Giordano Morichi)  $131,400.00 

 

 

In addition, it was also approved to pay certain additional payments as follows:

 

Name  Amount 
Mr. Alessandro Petruzzi  75,000 
Mr. Marco Cherubini  75,000 
Mr. Cesare Frepoli  47,700 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Report.

 

10.1**   Form of Directorship Agreement between Terra Innovatum Global N.V. and Alessandro Petruzzi
10.2**   Form of Directorship Agreement between Terra Innovatum Global N.V. and Massimo Morichi
10.3**   Form of Directorship Agreement between Terra Innovatum Global N.V. and Cesare Frepoli
104*   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)

 

**Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 17, 2025 and filed on December 23, 2025.

 

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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.

 

Dated: May 22, 2026    
     
  TERRA INNOVATUM GLOBAL N.V.
     
  By: /s/ Alessandro Petruzzi
  Name: Alessandro Petruzzi
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What compensation was approved for Terra Global (NKLR) executives in 2025?

For 2025, Terra Global set fixed annual compensation of EUR 500,000 for CEO Alessandro Petruzzi, EUR 400,000 for Chief Strategy Officer Massimo Morichi and EUR 450,000 for COO Cesare Frepoli, all paid pro rata for months of actual service.

How will Terra Global (NKLR) executive fixed pay change in 2026?

For 2026, Terra Global fixed annual compensation at EUR 558,000 for CEO Petruzzi, EUR 450,000 for CSO Morichi and EUR 500,000 for COO Frepoli, payable in 12 monthly installments under their Directorship Agreements.

What change-in-control benefits do Terra Global (NKLR) executives receive?

If terminated without just cause or resigning for just cause in connection with a change in control, each Manager receives a lump sum equal to 18 months of fixed compensation plus target bonus, a pro-rated current-year bonus, 18 months of healthcare and outplacement benefits.

What one-time bonuses did Terra Global (NKLR) approve after its Nasdaq listing?

In recognition of the business combination and Nasdaq listing, Terra Global approved subsidiary-level bonuses including EUR 130,374 for Petruzzi, EUR 116,832 for Frepoli, EUR 105,144 for Morichi and $100,002 for Guillaume Moyen, along with other named recipients.

What additional payments were approved for certain Terra Global (NKLR) officers?

Additional payments approved include €75,000 for CEO Alessandro Petruzzi, €75,000 for Marco Cherubini and €47,700 for COO Cesare Frepoli. These amounts are separate from their fixed annual compensation and listing-related bonus payments.

What key non-financial terms are in Terra Global (NKLR) Directorship Agreements?

The Directorship Agreements include one-year terms with annual renewal, intellectual property ownership in favor of Terra Global, customary non‑disparagement provisions and non‑solicitation restrictions lasting 12 months after termination of the Manager’s service.

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