Executive pay shifts at Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) with revenue-based options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Safe Pro Group Inc. updated executive compensation by granting performance-based stock options and amending its Chief Financial Officer’s contract. On May 27, 2026, the board approved options with a five-year term and a $4.50 exercise price for the CFO and CEO, tied to revenue milestones from $5 million to $25 million.
CFO Theresa Carlise received options for 150,000 shares, while CEO Daniyel Erdberg received options for 750,000 shares split between two equity plans. The CFO’s amended agreement adds a $1,000 monthly home office allowance, higher bonus potential with a guaranteed minimum bonus, severance of six months’ base salary for certain terminations, and enhanced cash and medical benefits upon a qualifying change in control.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
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.
Key Figures
Option term: 5 years
Option exercise price: $4.50 per share
CFO option grant: 150,000 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Option term
5 years
Executive stock options expiring May 27, 2031
Option exercise price
$4.50 per share
CFO and CEO performance-based stock options
CFO option grant
150,000 shares
Options under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan
CEO total option grant
750,000 shares
460,500 under 2025 Plan, 289,500 under 2022 Plan
Revenue milestones
$5M–$25M
Cumulative gross revenue targets for vesting tranches
Home office allowance
$1,000 per month
CFO monthly home office allowance
CFO target annual bonus
100% of base salary
With 25% minimum guaranteed bonus
CFO severance on change in control
12 months base salary
Lump-sum payment plus pro-rated bonus and medical
Key Terms
performance-based stock options, Change in Control, Good Reason, severance payment, +1 more
5 terms
performance-based stock options financial
"approved grants, under the Company’s 2025 ... of performance-based stock options to certain executive officers"
Change in Control financial
"in the event of a Change in Control, Change-in-Control Severance Payments consisting of"
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.
Good Reason financial
"severance payment equal to six months of Base Salary in the event of a termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason"
severance payment financial
"a severance payment equal to six months of Base Salary in the event of a termination"
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"under the Company’s 2025 Safe Pro Group Equity Incentive Plan (the “2025 Plan”)"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
FAQ
What new stock options did Safe Pro Group (SPAI) grant its CFO and CEO?
Safe Pro Group granted performance-based stock options with a $4.50 exercise price. CFO Theresa Carlise received 150,000 options, and CEO Daniyel Erdberg received 750,000 options split between two equity plans, vesting upon specific cumulative gross revenue milestones.
How do the new Safe Pro Group (SPAI) options for executives vest?
The options vest in five equal installments tied to revenue goals. Each tranche vests when Safe Pro Group reaches cumulative gross revenue milestones of $5 million, $10 million, $15 million, $20 million, and $25 million, aligning executive rewards with growth in company sales.
What changes were made to the Safe Pro Group (SPAI) CFO’s cash bonus?
The CFO’s target annual cash bonus is now 100% of base salary. The Compensation Committee decides the actual amount, but the amendment guarantees a minimum annual bonus equal to 25% of one year’s base salary, increasing potential variable cash compensation.
What severance protections does the Safe Pro Group (SPAI) CFO now have?
If terminated without Cause or resigning for Good Reason, the CFO receives six months of base salary. This severance provision offers income protection during employment transitions linked to company decisions or qualifying changes in role or circumstances.
What benefits does the Safe Pro Group (SPAI) CFO receive after a Change in Control?
Following a Change in Control and qualifying termination, the CFO is entitled to a pro-rated bonus for that year, a lump-sum payment equal to 12 months of base salary, and continued medical payments for up to 12 months or until eligible under a new employer’s plan.
Which equity plans did Safe Pro Group (SPAI) use for the executive option grants?
Safe Pro Group used its 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. The CFO’s 150,000 options are under the 2025 Plan, while the CEO’s 750,000 options are split between 460,500 options under the 2025 Plan and 289,500 under the 2022 Plan.