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Kevin Wilson to lead TON Strategy (TONX) as new CEO with equity-heavy pay

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TON Strategy Company appointed Kevin Wilson as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Wilson is an experienced fintech and global markets executive, with prior senior roles at Integral Development Corp. and a 17-year tenure at Citi in FX and electronic trading.

Under a new employment agreement, Wilson will receive a base salary of at least $950,000, a target annual bonus equal to 100% of base salary with the 2026 bonus guaranteed at target (prorated) and at least one-sixth of target for 2027, plus a $250,000 signing bonus. He is also slated to receive time-based restricted stock units covering no less than 2% of fully diluted outstanding shares as of May 4, 2026, and is eligible for severance of one times base salary plus prorated bonus if terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason.

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TON Strategy names a new CEO with a sizable, performance-linked pay package.

TON Strategy Company is bringing in Kevin Wilson as CEO effective May 4, 2026, emphasizing his fintech and digital assets background. The agreement highlights a mix of cash compensation and equity, aligning him with long-term company performance through restricted stock units.

The package includes at least $950,000 in base salary, a target bonus equal to 100% of salary, and a $250,000 signing bonus. Equity awards equal to at least 2% of fully diluted shares may be meaningful for shareholders, while severance of one times salary plus prorated bonus reflects a typical market structure.

Wilson will also be nominated to the Board while employed, increasing his influence on strategy and oversight. The agreement maintains an at-will employment framework, with defined “Cause,” “Good Reason,” and “Disability” terms governing severance eligibility under specified termination scenarios.

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.
Base salary $950,000 per year Minimum annual base salary under CEO Employment Agreement
Target annual bonus 100% of base salary Bonus opportunity subject to performance goals
2026 bonus guarantee 100% of target, prorated Guaranteed target-level bonus for period employed in 2026
2027 bonus floor At least one-sixth of target Minimum guaranteed bonus for 2027
Signing bonus $250,000 One-time signing bonus under CEO Employment Agreement
Equity award size ≥2% of fully diluted shares Time-based RSUs as of May 4, 2026
Severance multiple 1x base salary + prorated bonus Cash severance if terminated without Cause or for Good Reason
CEO effective date May 4, 2026 Start date of Kevin Wilson’s role as CEO
restricted stock units financial
"consisting of time-based vesting restricted stock units in an amount equal to no less than 2% of the fully diluted outstanding shares"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
fully diluted outstanding shares financial
"restricted stock units in an amount equal to no less than 2% of the fully diluted outstanding shares of the Company as of May 4, 2026"
Good Reason financial
"or by Mr. Wilson for Good Reason (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement)"
Cause financial
"If Mr. Wilson’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement)"
at-will financial
"Mr. Wilson will be an “at-will” employee of the Company."
Disability financial
"other than for Cause (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement), Disability (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement) or death"
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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): April 16, 2026

 

TON Strategy Company

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Nevada   001-38834   90-1118043
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

2300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 800    
Las Vegas, Nevada   89138
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (855) 250-2300

 

 

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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   TONX   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

 

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.

 

Chief Executive Officer Appointment

 

On April 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of TON Strategy Company (the “Company”) appointed Kevin Wilson as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026.

 

Wilson is a senior fintech executive and global markets professional with more than two decades of experience across financial markets, institutional trading and digital assets. Most recently, Wilson served as Managing Director at Integral Development Corp. and led new business for the firm’s cryptocurrency trading and blockchain-based initiatives. In that role, he drove Integral’s significant traction across digital assets and helped launch the world’s first stablecoin-based prime brokerage service. Wilson also sits on the Advisory Board of ROAM Capital, a leading capital placement and advisory firm specializing in alternative assets. Prior to Integral and ROAM Capital, Wilson spent 17 years at Citi, where he held senior roles in the FX and Local Markets group within Citi’s Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities division. During his tenure at Citi, he co-founded and led the firm’s North American Margin FX Trading business, growing it from inception into a multi-million-dollar-per-year revenue platform.  Wilson began his career in electronic FX trading.

 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Wilson and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer. In addition, there are no family relationships between Mr. Wilson and any other director or executive officer of the Company, and Mr. Wilson is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

In connection with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wilson entered into an employment agreement with the Company (the “CEO Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay Mr. Wilson a base salary of not less than $950,000, subject to such annual increases as the Board’s Compensation Policy Committee (the “Committee”) deems appropriate. Mr. Wilson will be eligible to receive an annual cash bonus, subject to the achievement of performance goals established by the Committee. Mr. Wilson’s target annual bonus is 100% of Mr. Wilson’s base salary, which is guaranteed at target level and prorated for the period he is employed during 2026 and is guaranteed at no less than one-sixth (1/6th) of target level for 2027. Mr. Wilson is also eligible for a signing bonus equal to $250,000.

 

In accordance with the CEO Employment Agreement, Mr. Wilson will receive long-term incentive equity awards that are expected to be granted in accordance with the Company’s equity grant policy after the Company’s Annual Meeting in June 2026 consisting of time-based vesting restricted stock units in an amount equal to no less than 2% of the fully diluted outstanding shares of the Company as of May 4, 2026.

 

Mr. Wilson will be an “at-will” employee of the Company. If Mr. Wilson’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement), Disability (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement) or death, or by Mr. Wilson for Good Reason (as defined in the CEO Employment Agreement), in each case, other than in connection with a change in control of the Company or as described in the following sentence, he is entitled to receive the benefits and payments set forth in the CEO Employment Agreement, including, without limitation, all accrued amounts to which he is entitled under the CEO Employment Agreement, a lump sum cash severance payment equal to (i) one times the sum of his base salary for the year in which termination occurs and (ii) his prorated annual bonus for the year in which termination occurs, conditioned on his execution and non-revocation of a separation agreement on customary terms containing a general release in favor of the Company and compliance with restrictive covenants.

 

The Company also agreed to nominate and recommend Mr. Wilson for election to the Board of Directors, and he will be entitled to be elected to a seat on the Board of Directors for so long as he remains employed by the Company.


The foregoing description of the CEO Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the CEO Employment Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Employment Agreement, dated April 16, 2026 between the Company and Kevin Wilson.
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Date: April 16, 2026 TON Strategy Company
     
  By: /s/ Sarah Olsen
  Name: Sarah Olsen
  Title: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

 

FAQ

What did TON Strategy Company (TONX) announce in this 8-K filing?

TON Strategy Company announced the appointment of Kevin Wilson as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. The filing outlines his background in fintech and global markets, along with key terms of his employment agreement and compensation package, including salary, bonuses, equity awards, and severance provisions.

What is Kevin Wilson’s compensation as CEO of TON Strategy Company (TONX)?

Kevin Wilson will receive a base salary of at least $950,000 and a target annual bonus equal to 100% of his base salary. He is also eligible for a $250,000 signing bonus and time-based restricted stock units covering no less than 2% of fully diluted outstanding shares as of May 4, 2026.

How are Kevin Wilson’s bonuses structured at TON Strategy Company (TONX)?

Kevin Wilson’s target annual bonus equals 100% of his base salary, subject to performance goals. For 2026, this bonus is guaranteed at target and prorated for his employment period. For 2027, it is guaranteed at no less than one-sixth of target, providing partial income certainty during his early tenure.

What equity incentives will the new TONX CEO receive?

After the 2026 Annual Meeting, Kevin Wilson is expected to receive time-based restricted stock units. These will represent no less than 2% of TON Strategy Company’s fully diluted outstanding shares as of May 4, 2026, aligning his interests with long-term shareholder value through equity participation subject to vesting conditions.

What severance protections does Kevin Wilson have at TON Strategy Company (TONX)?

If Kevin Wilson is terminated without Cause, Disability, or death, or resigns for Good Reason, he is eligible for severance benefits. These include accrued amounts and a lump-sum cash severance equal to one times his base salary plus his prorated annual bonus for the year of termination, subject to a separation agreement and covenants.

Will Kevin Wilson join the TON Strategy Company (TONX) Board of Directors?

TON Strategy Company agreed to nominate and recommend Kevin Wilson for election to its Board of Directors. He will be entitled to hold a Board seat for as long as he remains employed by the company, increasing his role in strategic decision-making and corporate oversight during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer.

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