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Solid Power, Inc. (SLDP) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 2, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Uwe Breitweg appointed Class III director, replacing retired BMW nominee Rainer Feurer.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Uwe Breitweg appointed Class III director, replacing retired BMW nominee Rainer Feurer
- BMW retains Board representation through director nomination rights under its support agreement
- Breitweg deemed non-independent under Nasdaq rules due to Solid Power’s commercial relationship with BMW
- No Board committee assignment expected, limiting his governance role
- Compensation waiver reduces Company director costs; standard indemnification agreement provides customary protections
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Board appointment announcement for Mr. Breitweg, effective July 1, 2026
- Leadership and governance update; investor focus on his experience and potential strategic contribution
- Full appointment details furnished in Exhibit 99.1, not incorporated into SEC filings
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Uwe Breitweg appointed director effective July 1, 2026, under BMW Holding B.V.’s nomination rights
- BMW executive brings over two decades of automotive, battery strategy, powertrain, and vehicle engineering experience
- Appointment reinforces BMW’s ongoing strategic development partnership with Solid Power
- Leadership change may strengthen commercialization alignment, but provides no new funding or financial guidance
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