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Swarmer (SWMR) boosts CEO and CFO salaries and bonuses for 2026

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Swarmer, Inc. reported that its Board and Compensation Committee approved significant adjustments to executive pay effective in 2026. The annual base salary for Chief Executive Officer (Global) Serhii Kupriienko was raised from $250,000 to $375,000, with retroactive effect to April 1, 2026, and he was granted a target annual bonus equal to 100% of his base salary. On the same date, Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) and President Alexander Fink received the same increase from $250,000 to $375,000, also retroactive to April 1, 2026, plus a target bonus of 100% of base salary. Chief Financial Officer Brooks Ensign saw his base salary rise from $250,000 to $300,000, retroactive to April 1, 2026, with a target bonus set at 50% of base salary.

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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.
Global CEO new base salary $375,000 per year Serhii Kupriienko, retroactive to April 1, 2026
Global CEO prior base salary $250,000 per year Before June 23, 2026 adjustment
Global CEO target bonus 100% of base salary Annual cash bonus opportunity
U.S. CEO new base salary $375,000 per year Alexander Fink, retroactive to April 1, 2026
U.S. CEO prior base salary $250,000 per year Before June 23, 2026 adjustment
CFO new base salary $300,000 per year Brooks Ensign, retroactive to April 1, 2026
CFO prior base salary $250,000 per year Before June 23, 2026 adjustment
CFO target bonus 50% of base salary Annual cash bonus opportunity
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
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.
Compensation Committee financial
"approval and recommendation of the Compensation Committee"
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.
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"an increase in the annual base salary for Serhii Kupriienko"
target annual bonus financial
"a target annual bonus of 100% of his annual base salary"
Chief Executive Officer (Global) financial
"the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (Global)"
Chief Financial Officer financial
"the Company’s Chief Financial Officer"
A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the person in charge of a company's money and financial planning. They decide how to spend, save, and invest funds to help the company grow and stay stable. Their role is important because good financial decisions keep the company healthy and successful.
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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): June 23, 2026

 

 

Swarmer, Inc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware   001-43192   93-1378503
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

4515 Seton Center Pkwy #330, Austin, TX 78759

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (512) 305-3513

 

Not applicable

(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		   Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share   SWMR   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 x

 

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.

 

Serhii Kupriienko

 

On June 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Swarmer, Inc (the “Company”), following approval and recommendation of the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board, approved (i) an increase in the annual base salary for Serhii Kupriienko, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (Global), from $250,000 to $375,000, with retroactive application to April 1, 2026, and (ii) a target annual bonus of 100% of his annual base salary.

 

Alexander Fink

 

On June 23, 2026, the Committee approved (i) an increase in the annual base salary for Alexander Fink, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) and President, from $250,000 to $375,000, with retroactive application to April 1, 2026, and (ii) a target annual bonus of 100% of his annual base salary.

 

Brooks Ensign

 

On June 23, 2026, the Committee approved (i) an increase in the annual base salary for Brooks Ensign, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, from $250,000 to $300,000, with retroactive application to April 1, 2026, and (ii) a target annual bonus of 50% of his annual base salary.

 

 

 

Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Swarmer, Inc
     
Date: June 29, 2026 By: /s/ Alexander Fink
  Name: Alexander Fink
  Title: Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) and President

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive compensation changes did Swarmer (SWMR) approve in June 2026?

Swarmer approved higher base salaries and bonuses for top executives. Both CEOs now earn $375,000 with 100% target bonuses, while the CFO earns $300,000 with a 50% target bonus, all retroactive to April 1, 2026.

How did Swarmer (SWMR) change Serhii Kupriienko’s CEO compensation?

Serhii Kupriienko’s base salary increased from $250,000 to $375,000. The change applies retroactively from April 1, 2026, and he now has a target annual bonus equal to 100% of his base salary, meaning potential total cash compensation doubled.

What are the new pay terms for Alexander Fink at Swarmer (SWMR)?

Alexander Fink’s base salary as CEO (U.S.) and President rose from $250,000 to $375,000. The increase is retroactive to April 1, 2026, and he received a target annual bonus equal to 100% of his base salary, aligning his package with the global CEO.

How was Swarmer (SWMR) CFO Brooks Ensign’s compensation adjusted?

CFO Brooks Ensign’s base salary increased from $250,000 to $300,000. The higher salary is retroactive to April 1, 2026, and he was granted a target annual bonus of 50% of base salary, enhancing his overall cash compensation opportunity.

From what date are Swarmer (SWMR) executive pay increases effective?

All executive salary increases are retroactive to April 1, 2026. Although approved on June 23, 2026, the company set the effective date earlier, meaning executives are entitled to back pay reflecting the higher salary levels from that date.

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