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Nextpower (NASDAQ: NXT) legal chief to retire, successor set

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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.

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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)


Delaware001-4161736-5047383
(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

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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 $0.0001NXTThe 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).
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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.
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

FAQ

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.

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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