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Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) director Charlotte Nangolo steps down

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Stardust Power Inc. reported that director Charlotte Nangolo resigned from its Board of Directors, effective immediately on July 20, 2026. She also resigned as a member of the Board’s Audit and Compensation Committees. She told the company her decision was for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

The company’s securities listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market include common stock, par value $0.0001 per share under the symbol SDST, and redeemable warrants under SDSTW, with 10 warrants exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $115.00.

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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.
Par value per share $0.0001 per share Par value of Stardust Power common stock
Warrant exercise price $115.00 per share Exercise price for one share under redeemable warrants
Warrant-to-share ratio 10 warrants for one share Number of warrants exercisable for one common share
Resignation effective date July 20, 2026 Effective date of Charlotte Nangolo’s resignation from the Board and committees
Redeemable warrants financial
"Redeemable warrants, with 10 warrants 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.
Audit Committee regulatory
"resign from the Board and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Compensation Committee regulatory
"resign from the Board and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees"
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.
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.

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FAQ

What board change did Stardust Power Inc. (SDST) report regarding Charlotte Nangolo?

Stardust Power Inc. reported that director Charlotte Nangolo resigned from its Board of Directors, effective July 20, 2026. She also left the Board’s Audit and Compensation Committees, with her resignation described as effective immediately on that date.

Why did Charlotte Nangolo resign from Stardust Power (SDST)’s Board of Directors?

Charlotte Nangolo informed Stardust Power that she resigned for personal reasons. The company stated that her resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices, limiting concerns about internal disputes.

Which committees did Charlotte Nangolo leave at Stardust Power Inc. (SDST)?

In addition to resigning from the Board, Charlotte Nangolo resigned from Stardust Power’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. These committees oversee financial reporting and executive pay, so her departure affects board-level governance responsibilities rather than day-to-day company operations.

When did Charlotte Nangolo’s resignation from Stardust Power (SDST) become effective?

Her resignation became effective immediately on July 20, 2026. Stardust Power specified that both her Board seat and committee memberships ended on that date, so any subsequent board or committee decisions did not include her participation.

What securities of Stardust Power Inc. (SDST) are listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market?

Stardust Power lists its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, under the symbol SDST, and its redeemable warrants under SDSTW. Each warrant series has 10 warrants exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $115.00 per share.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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) July 20, 2026

 

STARDUST POWER INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-39875   99-3863616

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

15 E. Putnam Ave, Suite 378, Greenwich, CT 06830

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(800) 742-3095

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (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(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   SDST   The Nasdaq Capital Market
Redeemable warrants, with 10 warrants exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $115.00   SDSTW   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

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 July 20, 2026, Ms. Charlotte Nangolo notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Stardust Power Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision to resign from the Board and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Nangolo advised the Company that her resignation was for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

 

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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.

 

  STARDUST POWER INC.
     
Date: July 24, 2026 By: /s/ Roshan Pujari
  Name: Roshan Pujari
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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