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Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 16, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.2), Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). Bernerd Da Santos appointed COO effective September 15, 2026, adding senior AES renewable-energy operating experience.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Bernerd Da Santos appointed COO effective September 15, 2026, adding senior AES renewable-energy operating experience
- COO package: $650,000 salary, 100% target bonus, $700,000 sign-on bonus, and minimum $1.5 million FY2027 long-term incentive
- Additional $700,000 restricted-stock-unit grant, fully vesting after one year, increasing retention-related compensation exposure
- Da Santos resigned as AES-designated director; AES replaced him with Stephen Coughlin, preserving its board representation rights
- Senior VP and Chief Product Officer Peter Williams terminated effective immediately on September 11, 2026, creating product-leadership transition risk
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Filing contains only Regulation FD exhibit-incorporation and liability language
- Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are furnished, not filed under Exchange Act Section 18
- Exhibit contents determine any substantive investor impact
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2
- FY2026 revenue guidance cut to approximately $2.4B from prior midpoint of $3.0B
- Adjusted EBITDA loss guidance widened to approximately $200M from prior midpoint loss of $10M
- Houston contract-manufacturing delays remain the primary operational constraint despite strong product demand
- Restructuring and corrective actions target supply-chain execution and FY2027 performance
- Management aims for neutral-to-positive operating cash flow without external capital, increasing liquidity execution risk
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