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SunPower Reports Inducement Grants for New CFO

SunPower Grants Restricted Stock Units to New CFO as Part of Inducement Package

By Nina Shah
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SunPower Inc. announced an inducement grant to its newly appointed CFO, Tom Kowalczuk, consisting of 1 million time-based restricted stock units. The RSUs vest over five years and were approved by the Board without shareholder approval in accordance with Nasdaq rules. This move is part of the Company's ongoing leadership strengthening within the residential solar services sector.

SunPower Reports Inducement Grants for New CFO
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Key Points

  • SunPower appointed Tom Kowalczuk as CFO on June 30, 2026, and granted him inducement RSUs totaling 1 million shares.
  • The RSUs vest over five years, incentivizing long-term service and alignment with shareholder interests.
  • The award was approved by the Board as an employment inducement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c), requiring public disclosure but not shareholder approval.
  • The announcement reinforces SunPower's focus on strengthening its management team to support its residential solar services business in North America.

OREM, Utah, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunPower Inc. (“SunPower,” the “Company,” or Nasdaq: “SPWR”), a solar technology, services, and installation company, today announced that on June 30, 2026 it made an inducement grant to Tom Kowalczuk in connection with his appointment as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer on June 30, 2026 (the “Commencement Date”). The inducement grant consists of time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) for a total of 1.0 million shares of SunPower common stock, with 20% of the RSUs vesting one year after grant and the remainder vesting ratably on an annual basis over the course of the following four years, subject to the Mr. Kowalczuk’s continuous service through each vesting date.

These RSU inducement award was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company to be granted on the Commencement Date without shareholder approval as “employment inducement awards” under the Nasdaq Stock Market Listing Rule 5635(c), which requires public announcement of such inducement awards.

About SunPower
SunPower Inc. (Nasdaq: SPWR) is a leading residential solar services provider in North America. The Company’s digital platform and installation services support energy needs for customers wishing to make the transition to a more energy-efficient lifestyle. For more information visit www.sunpower.com.

Company Contact:
Sioban Hickie
VP Investor Relations
[email protected]
(801) 515-8727


Risks

  • The inducement grant may dilute existing shareholders, potentially impacting stock value.
  • The long-term vesting schedule ties the CFO's continuing service to company performance, creating risks if performance expectations are not met.
  • Broader market and policy risks affecting the solar energy sector, such as regulatory changes or shifts in energy subsidies, could impact SunPower's business and stock performance.

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