Nextpower names new Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

Nextpower Inc. announced a planned leadership transition in its legal function.

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Nextpower Inc. announced a planned leadership transition in its legal function. Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Bruce Ledesma informed the company he will retire effective July 17, 2026, after several years of service and contributions.

The board approved the appointment of Lindsey Wiedmann as the next Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective upon Mr. Ledesma’s retirement. She brings over 15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, most recently as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer at Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.

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 Terms

Emerging growth company, Item 5.02, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.

Item 5.02 regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;"

Chief Legal and Compliance Officer financial

"Bruce Ledesma, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of Nextpower Inc."

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report"

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What leadership change did Nextpower Inc. (NXT) disclose in this 8-K?

Nextpower Inc. disclosed a planned transition in its top legal role. Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Bruce Ledesma will retire, and the board has approved Lindsey Wiedmann to assume the position upon his retirement, ensuring continuity in the company’s legal and compliance leadership.

When will Nextpower’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Bruce Ledesma retire?

Bruce Ledesma will retire as Nextpower’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer effective July 17, 2026. The company acknowledged his service and contributions over the past several years as it prepares for a smooth leadership transition in its legal and compliance function.

Who will succeed Bruce Ledesma as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Nextpower (NXT)?

Lindsey Wiedmann will succeed Bruce Ledesma as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Nextpower. Her appointment becomes effective upon his retirement, following board approval, and she brings extensive legal experience in the solar industry to the company’s executive team.

What is Lindsey Wiedmann’s background before joining Nextpower Inc. (NXT)?

Before joining Nextpower, Lindsey Wiedmann accumulated over 15 years of legal experience in the solar industry. She most recently served as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer of Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd., providing both legal leadership and sustainability oversight in that role.

What SEC item does Nextpower Inc. use to report this leadership change?

Nextpower Inc. reported this leadership change under Item 5.02, which covers departures and appointments of directors or certain officers and related compensatory arrangements. This item is commonly used to disclose executive transitions to investors and the broader market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/29/2026 - 04:14 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): April 23, 2026

Nextpower Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-41617

36-5047383

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

6200 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, California 94555

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 270-2500

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001

NXT

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 (§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. ☐

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

On April 23, 2026, Bruce Ledesma, the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of Nextpower Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company that he will retire effective July 17, 2026. The Company thanks Mr. Ledesma for his service and significant contributions over the last several years. On April 28, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Lindsey Wiedmann as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective upon Mr. Ledesma’s retirement. Ms. Wiedmann has over 15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, including most recently serving as the Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer of Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.

SIGNATURE

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.


Nextpower Inc.

By:			/s/ Charles Boynton
			Charles Boynton
			Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 29, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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