SOBR Safe (NASDAQ: SOBR) schedules 2026 annual meeting and proposal deadlines

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SOBR Safe, Inc. set the date for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Monday, May 18, 2026. Stockholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2026 may receive notice of, and vote at, the meeting. To have a proposal included in the proxy statement, a stockholder must deliver a properly formatted written proposal to the Company’s Secretary by April 9, 2026, in compliance with the Company’s Bylaws and SEC rules. Stockholders intending to solicit proxies for their own director nominees under the SEC’s universal proxy rules must provide the required Rule 14a-19 notice to the Secretary no later than April 10, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

2026 annual meeting date: May 18, 2026 Record date to vote: April 10, 2026 Proposal inclusion deadline: April 9, 2026 +1 more

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2026 annual meeting date May 18, 2026 Date of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Record date to vote April 10, 2026 Stockholders of record entitled to notice and vote

Proposal inclusion deadline April 9, 2026 Deadline to submit proposals for 2026 proxy statement

Universal proxy notice deadline April 10, 2026 Deadline for Rule 14a-19 director nomination notices

Key Terms

universal proxy rules, Rule 14a-19, proxy statement, stockholders of record, +1 more

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universal proxy rules regulatory

"to comply with the SEC’s universal proxy rules, stockholders who intend to solicit proxies"

Universal proxy rules require that when shareholders vote to elect directors in a contested election, the proxy card mailed to investors can include candidates nominated by both the company and dissident shareholders, letting investors mix and match their choices on a single ballot. This matters to investors because it makes their vote more flexible and easier to use, like replacing separate lists with one common ballot, which can influence who controls the board and the company’s future direction.

Rule 14a-19 regulatory

"information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act, no later than April 10, 2026"

Rule 14a-19 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule that governs how independent proxy advisory firms produce and distribute voting recommendations for shareholders. It requires these advisers to provide companies with notice of their recommendations and a chance to respond, and to disclose certain conflicts; think of it as a referee ensuring both sides see a game plan before fans cast votes. Investors care because proxy advisers influence voting outcomes and corporate governance, so the rule affects transparency, potential bias, and the reliability of guidance that many investors rely on when voting shares.

proxy statement financial

"present a proposal to be included in the proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting"

A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.

stockholders of record financial

"Stockholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2026 will be entitled"

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

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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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): March 31, 2026

SOBR SAFE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-53316		26-0731818
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1400

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(844) 762-7723

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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		SOBR		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (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 (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. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

The Board of Directors of SOBR Safe, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026. Stockholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2026 will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the 2026 Annual Meeting.

A stockholder intending to present a proposal to be included in the proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting must give timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary of the Company. The deadline for the submission of proposals to be included in the proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting is April 9, 2026. Stockholder proposals, and the notices thereof, must comply with the Company’s Bylaws and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) rules regarding the inclusion of stockholder proposals in proxy materials.

In addition, to comply with the SEC’s universal proxy rules, stockholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company’s nominees must provide notice in writing to the secretary of the Company at our principal executive offices that sets forth the information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act, no later than April 10, 2026.

Notices of intention to present proposals or nominate directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting, and all supporting information required by SEC rules and our Amended and Restated Bylaws, as applicable, must be submitted to: Secretary of SOBR Safe, Inc., 6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1400, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.

The information in this Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished to the SEC, and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by a specific reference in such filing.

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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.

	SOBR Safe, Inc. a Delaware corporation
Dated: March 31, 2026	By:	/s/ Chris Whitaker
		Chris Whitaker, Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

When will SOBR Safe (SOBR) hold its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders?

SOBR Safe’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026. The meeting will be open to stockholders of record, who may receive notice of and vote on matters presented, as of the designated record date.

What is the record date to vote at SOBR Safe’s 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders of SOBR Safe must be on the company’s books as of the close of business on April 10, 2026 to be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 18, 2026.

What is the deadline to submit stockholder proposals for SOBR Safe’s 2026 proxy statement?

To have a proposal included in SOBR Safe’s 2026 proxy statement, a stockholder must submit a timely, properly formatted written proposal to the Company’s Secretary by April 9, 2026, in full compliance with the Company’s Bylaws and applicable SEC proxy rules.

How do SOBR Safe stockholders nominate directors using the SEC universal proxy rules?

Stockholders intending to solicit proxies for director nominees other than SOBR Safe’s nominees must give written notice to the Company’s Secretary, with all information required by Rule 14a-19, no later than April 10, 2026 at the company’s principal executive offices.

Where should SOBR Safe (SOBR) stockholders send proposals or director nomination notices for 2026?

Stockholder proposals and director nomination notices for SOBR Safe’s 2026 Annual Meeting must be mailed to the Secretary of SOBR Safe, Inc., 6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1400, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, following all requirements in SEC rules and the company’s Bylaws.

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