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Expanded pay package for TEN Holdings (NASDAQ: XHLD) CEO Torres

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TEN Holdings, Inc. provides additional details on the compensation package for Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Virgilio Torres following his May 8, 2026 appointment. The Compensation Committee increased his annual base salary from $265,000 to $400,000 effective June 30, 2026 and approved a one-time $200,000 cash bonus expected to be paid in 2027.

The package also includes a one-time option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.89 per share and a cash-settled performance award of $200,000 tied to performance objectives set out in a Performance Incentive Bonus Agreement dated July 15, 2026.

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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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
New base salary $400,000 per year Annual base salary for CEO Virgilio Torres effective June 30, 2026
Prior base salary $265,000 per year Annual base salary for Virgilio Torres before CEO compensation adjustment
One-time cash bonus $200,000 Cash bonus expected to be paid in 2027 under company bonus practices
Stock options granted 120,000 shares One-time option grant to purchase common stock for CEO compensation
Option exercise price $1.89 per share Exercise price for the 120,000-share stock option grant
Performance award $200,000 Cash-settled performance award subject to achievement of performance objectives
CEO appointment effective date May 8, 2026 Date Virgilio Torres became Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
cash-settled performance award financial
"and a cash-settled performance award of $200,000, subject to the achievement"
Performance Incentive Bonus Agreement financial
"as set forth in the performance incentive bonus agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1"
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"the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) approved an increase"
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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What compensation changes did TEN Holdings (XHLD) approve for CEO Virgilio Torres?

TEN Holdings approved a higher base salary of $400,000, a $200,000 one-time cash bonus, a stock option grant for 120,000 shares at $1.89 per share, and a $200,000 cash-settled performance award tied to specific performance objectives.

When do the new CEO salary terms at TEN Holdings (XHLD) take effect?

The increased annual base salary of $400,000 for CEO Virgilio Torres becomes effective on June 30, 2026. His appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman was effective earlier, on May 8, 2026, with incentive elements structured around later dates.

What equity incentives did TEN Holdings (XHLD) grant to CEO Virgilio Torres?

TEN Holdings granted Virgilio Torres a one-time stock option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.89 per share. These options are part of his overall CEO compensation package approved by the Compensation Committee.

What cash bonuses are included in the TEN Holdings (XHLD) CEO package?

The package includes a one-time $200,000 cash bonus, expected to be paid in 2027, and a separate $200,000 cash-settled performance award. The performance award is payable only if specified performance objectives are achieved under the bonus agreement.

What is Exhibit 10.1 in the TEN Holdings (XHLD) 8-K/A amendment?

Exhibit 10.1 is a Performance Incentive Bonus Agreement dated July 15, 2026 between Virgilio Torres and TEN Holdings. It sets forth the performance objectives and terms governing the $200,000 cash-settled performance award included in his CEO compensation package.

Does TEN Holdings (XHLD) describe how the CEO performance award is determined?

Yes. TEN Holdings states the $200,000 cash-settled performance award is subject to achievement of performance objectives specified in the Performance Incentive Bonus Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1, indicating payout depends on meeting those defined metrics.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2026

 

TEN Holdings, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-42515   99-1291725
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 

(Commission

File Number)

  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1170 Wheeler Way

Langhorne, PA

  19047
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: 1.800.909.9598

 

 

 

(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   XHLD   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.

 

On May 8, 2026, TEN Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original Filing”) reporting, among other things, the appointment of Mr. Virgilio Torres, the Company’s then Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) effective May 8, 2026. The Company is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K (this “Amendment No. 1”) in accordance with Instruction 2 to Item 5.02 of Form 8-K to provide additional information regarding material changes to Mr. Torres’ compensation that had not been determined at the time of the Original Filing. This Amendment No. 1 supplements the Original Filing and should be read in conjunction with the Original Filing.

 

In connection with Mr. Torres’ appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) approved an increase to Mr. Torres’ annual base salary from $265,000 to $400,000, effective June 30, 2026, as well as a one-time cash bonus of $200,000, which is expected to be paid in 2027 in accordance with the Company’s past practices on payment of bonuses. The Committee also approved a one-time grant of an option to purchase 120,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), with an exercise price of $1.89 per share of Common Stock and a cash-settled performance award of $200,000, subject to the achievement of certain performance objectives as set forth in the performance incentive bonus agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto.

 

Except as expressly stated herein, this Amendment No. 1 does not amend or update any other information contained in the Original Filing, which remains unchanged.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished or filed with this report, as applicable:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1†   Performance Incentive Bonus Agreement, dated July 15, 2026, between Mr. Virgilio Torres and the Company
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  Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  TEN HOLDINGS, INC.
     
Date: July 16, 2026 By:  /s/ Virgilio Torres
    Virgilio Torres
    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

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