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- Departure of CFO (new) — CFO Steve Bond is transitioning out of the role effective May 18, 2026, with no explanation provided for the departure.
NeoVolta appoints Jing Nealis as CFO with $425K salary and 1M RSUs; Q1 2026 results released
Filed May 14, 2026 · Period ending May 14, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Jing Nealis appointed CFO effective May 18, 2026, replacing Steve Bond. Nealis brings experience from SES AI Corporation (CFO 2021-2026) and renewable energy firms including SunPower.
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New CFO receives 1,000,000 RSUs (33% vest year one, 67% over eight quarters) plus 25,000 performance RSUs tied to $1M+ customer payments to NeoVolta Power LLC. All equity accelerates on change of control.
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NeoVolta announced Q1 2026 financial results and operational updates via press release on May 14, 2026. Specific metrics are in the attached exhibit.
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Nealis compensation: $425K base salary, $35,417 sign-on bonus, 80% target annual bonus. If terminated without cause, receives nine months severance plus accelerated equity vesting.
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Summary
NeoVolta announced a CFO transition alongside its Q1 2026 earnings release. Jing Nealis will take over as Chief Financial Officer on May 18, 2026, succeeding Steve Bond whose departure reason was not disclosed. Nealis brings relevant experience from her recent CFO role at battery technology firm SES AI Corporation and prior finance positions at solar companies SunPower and Suntech Power.
Her compensation package includes a substantial equity grant of 1 million RSUs that vest over approximately $425,000 three years, plus performance-based shares tied to customer payment milestones at the company's NeoVolta Power subsidiary. For retail investors, the CFO change warrants attention given the lack of explanation for Bond's departure and the timing alongside quarterly results.
The large RSU grant (1M shares) represents meaningful potential dilution that shareholders should evaluate against the current share count. The performance RSUs tied to $1M in customer payments suggest the company is focused on revenue growth at its power subsidiary. Watch for details in the Q1 earnings release about financial performance and any management commentary on the transition during upcoming investor communications.
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Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 14, 2026, NeoVolta, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and recent operational updates.
The company disclosed its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, along with operational updates. The specific financial metrics and operational details are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in this 8-K body text.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 14, 2026, the Company announced the appointment of Jing Nealis as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective May 18, 2026, succeeding Steve Bond, who will transition from the role of Chief Financial Officer effective as of such date.
NeoVolta appointed Jing Nealis as Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2026, replacing Steve Bond. Ms. Nealis, age 47, previously served as CFO of SES AI Corporation from March 2021 to April 2026 and has extensive experience in finance roles at renewable energy companies including SunPower and Suntech Power.
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Under the Employment Agreement, Ms. Nealis will receive an annual base salary of $425,000. She will also receive a sign-on bonus of $35,417, payable in a lump sum within thirty (30) days following the effective date of her employment. Ms. Nealis will be eligible to receive an annual bonus with a target equal to 80% of her base salary (prorated for partial years), based on the achievement of written goals and objectives established by the Compensation Committee of the Board.
The new CFO will receive $425,000 annual base salary, a $35,417 sign-on bonus, and is eligible for an annual bonus targeting 80% of base salary based on performance objectives set by the Compensation Committee. If she exceeds 100% of objectives, additional bonus amounts may be awarded at the Committee's discretion.
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Under the Employment Agreement, if Ms. Nealis’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (other than for death or Disability, each as defined in the Employment Agreement) or by Ms. Nealis for Good Reason (as defined in the Employment Agreement), she will be entitled to: (i) accelerated vesting of all unvested equity previously granted; and (ii) continued payment of her base salary for nine months following the termination date. In addition, the Company will continue to pay its portion of Ms. Nealis’s medical and dental insurance premiums under COBRA for up to nine months following termination.
If terminated without Cause or if she resigns for Good Reason, Ms. Nealis will receive accelerated vesting of all unvested equity, nine months of continued base salary payments, and nine months of company-paid medical and dental insurance premiums. These benefits require her execution of a general release and waiver of claims.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
NeoVolta filed an 8-K disclosing an employment agreement with Jing Nealis and indemnification agreements, with two press releases attached.
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Employment Agreement dated March 26, 2026 between NeoVolta, Inc. and Jing Nealis
NeoVolta entered into an employment agreement with Jing Nealis on March 26, 2026. The specific terms, role, and compensation details are contained in the attached exhibit but not disclosed in the 8-K body itself. This suggests a new executive hire or significant employment arrangement.
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Form of NeoVolta, Inc. Indemnification Agreement
NeoVolta has filed a form indemnification agreement, which typically provides liability protection for directors and officers. This is a standard corporate governance document but may relate to the new employment agreement or broader board/executive changes.
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