DETROIT, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or the “Company”), a North American OEM and provider of all-electric trucks, step vans, shuttles and buses, today announced that on July 20, 2026, the Human Resource Management and Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) granted 93,750 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Jody Davis under the Company’s Inducement Equity Award Plan (the “Inducement Plan”) in connection with Mr. Davis’s hiring and appointment as Chief Financial Officer. The award was granted as an inducement material to Mr. Davis entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The RSUs will vest over a three-year period, in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of June 1, 2026, subject to Mr. Davis’s continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting dates.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Headquartered in the Detroit area with a commercial-scale manufacturing plant in Union City, Indiana, Workhorse (Nasdaq: WKHS) is redefining what a medium-duty truck should be. Workhorse builds software-first, electric trucks, shuttles and buses that are powerful, cost-efficient, reliable, safe and comfortable — all with zero tailpipe emissions. Our deep experience building electric vehicles at scale drives intentional innovations designed to help customers lower operating costs, improve fleet performance, enhance the driver experience, and maximize uptime without compromise. More information is available at www.workhorse.com.
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