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T1 Energy (NYSE: TE) extends Peter Matrai consulting deal with RSU award

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T1 Energy Inc. amended its consulting agreement with director Peter Matrai, extending his consulting term by one year from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, unless ended earlier under existing terms. His monthly consulting fee remains $30,000, with any reduction only allowed as part of a general cut for all executive officers decided by the Compensation Committee.

The amendment also adds a potential transaction award. If the company signs a definitive agreement for a significant merger or acquisition that Mr. Matrai advises on, he will receive restricted stock units with a grant date fair market value of $250,000 under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest in three equal annual tranches and continue to vest even if his consulting role or board position ends, except in a termination for Cause. Other confidentiality, non‑compete, non‑solicitation and IP provisions remain unchanged.

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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): February 18, 2026 (February 11, 2026)

 

T1 Energy Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41903   93-3205861
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1211 E 4th St.

Austin, Texas 78702

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 409-599-5706

 

(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, $0.01 par value   TE   The New York Stock Exchange
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Common Stock at an exercise price for $11.50 per share   TE WS   The New York Stock Exchange

 

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 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On February 11, 2026, T1 Energy Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) entered into a third amendment (the “Consulting Agreement Amendment No. 3”) to its consulting agreement dated May 14, 2021 with Mr. Peter Matrai, a director of the Company, pursuant to which he serves as a consultant to the Company (the “Consulting Agreement”). The Consulting Agreement Amendment No. 3 extends the term of the Consulting Agreement for an additional period of one (1) year, commencing on January 1, 2026 and expiring on December 31, 2026, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the Consulting Agreement. Capitalized terms used in this section of this Current Report on Form 8-K but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Consulting Agreement.

 

Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement Amendment No. 3, the consultant fee remitted to Mr. Matrai shall remain fixed at $30,000 per month. The Company reserves the right to reduce the consultant fee, provided that such decision is mandated by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, in its sole discretion, as a general reduction applicable to all executive officers of the Company.

 

The Consulting Agreement Amendment No. 3 also includes a transaction award. If, during the Consultant Term, the Company signs a definitive agreement related to a significant merger and acquisition transaction (as determined in good faith by the Company in its sole discretion) which Mr. Matrai advises on, the Company shall grant him an award of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) covering a number of shares of common stock of the Company with a grant date fair market value of $250,000 (as determined under the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan). The RSUs shall vest in three (3) equal tranches on each of the first three (3) anniversaries of the grant date. Vesting shall not be conditioned on the Mr. Matrai’s continued service with the Company following the grant date of the RSUs, and any unvested portion of the RSUs shall continue to vest and be settled in accordance with its terms notwithstanding the expiration, non-renewal or termination of the Consulting Agreement or Mr. Matrai’s resignation or removal as a director, except in the event of a termination for Cause.

 

All other provisions of the Consulting Agreement, including customary confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation and intellectual property assignment provisions, remain in effect.

 

The Consulting Agreement Amendment No. 3 is listed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated into this Item 1.01 by reference. The foregoing summary of this agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such exhibit.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Amendment No. 3 to Consultancy Agreement between T1 Energy Inc. and Peter Matrai, dated February 11, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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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.

 

  T1 Energy Inc.
       
  By: /s/ Evan Calio
    Name: Evan Calio
    Title:     Chief Financial Officer

 

Dated: February 18, 2026

 

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FAQ

What did T1 Energy Inc. (TE) disclose in this 8-K filing?

T1 Energy disclosed a third amendment to its consulting agreement with director Peter Matrai. The amendment extends his consulting term through December 31, 2026 and adds a potential restricted stock unit award tied to his advisory role on significant merger and acquisition transactions.

How long is the extended consulting term for Peter Matrai at T1 Energy (TE)?

The consulting term for Peter Matrai is extended for one year, running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. It can still end earlier if the consulting agreement terms for termination are triggered during that period by either party under existing provisions.

What consulting fee will T1 Energy (TE) pay Peter Matrai under the amended agreement?

T1 Energy will pay Peter Matrai a consulting fee of $30,000 per month under the amended agreement. The company may reduce this fee only if the Compensation Committee mandates a general reduction that applies to all executive officers at the same time.

What is the size and structure of the RSU award in T1 Energy’s (TE) amendment?

If a qualifying merger or acquisition agreement is signed that Matrai advises on, he may receive RSUs with a grant date fair market value of $250,000. These restricted stock units vest in three equal annual tranches over three years from the grant date.

Are Peter Matrai’s RSUs at T1 Energy (TE) subject to continued service conditions?

The RSUs will continue to vest even if Matrai’s consulting role or board service ends, and settlement follows their terms. Vesting stops only if there is a termination for Cause, while other separation events do not block the scheduled vesting under the amendment.

Which other key terms of T1 Energy’s (TE) consulting agreement remain unchanged?

Key provisions such as confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation, and intellectual property assignment remain in effect. The amendment mainly affects term, compensation structure, and the new transaction-related RSU award, leaving the broader protective and restrictive covenants intact.

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