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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2025

 

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-39395   84-4720320
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)       Identification No.)

 

18455 S. Figueroa Street    
Gardena, CA   90248
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(424) 276-7616 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share   FFAI   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable warrants, exercisable for shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $110,400.00 per share   FFAIW   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On September 9, 2025, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (“FFAI”) issued a press release noting that it had met all Nasdaq requirements during the one year compliance monitoring program implemented when the Company regained full compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements in August 2024, and that Yueting (YT) Jia purchased approximately $180,000 of FFAI common stock, inclusive of trading commissions, pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan he entered into on May 23, 2025. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated September 9, 2025.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: September 10, 2025 

 

  FARADAY FUTURE INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC INC.
   
  By: /s/ Koti Meka
  Name:  Koti Meka
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Faraday Future Successfully Completes Nasdaq One-Year Compliance Monitoring Period as it Fully Met All Compliance Requirements During the Period, Returns to a Fully Normal Listed-Company Status

 

Upholding its principles of “no further reverse stock splits” and prudent equity issuances, the Company is committed to protection of stockholder interests. 

 

Over the past year, FF has made significant progress in system development and financial management, as well as advancing its core strategies and businesses, achieving substantial improvements in both business fundamentals and capital fundamentals. 

 

YT Jia executes additional stock purchase under 10b5-1 plans, which is the third stock execution by YT in the past month, and underscores the personal pledge of YT of his alignment with the “Stockholder First” principle.

 

Los Angeles, CA, (Sept. 9, 2025) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced that it has met all compliance requirements during the monitoring period and passed Nasdaq’s one-year compliance monitoring review. 

 

Over the past year, FF has achieved substantial progress across multiple facets of the Company: 

 

Strategy & Business: Successfully launched its second brand, Faraday X (FX), and the global automotive industry bridge strategy. In August, FF unveiled its “Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge” Eco Strategy. 
   
Organization: The founding team returned, with YT Jia promoted to Co-CEO and introducing a “Ten Punch Combo”. Both business and capital fundamentals have achieved qualitative breakthroughs. 
   
Capital: Successfully completed multiple financing transactions, expected to support the initial production and delivery of the FX Super One, while accelerating the development and delivery of other FF and FX products as well as AI-related technologies. 
   
Finance: The Company’s financial reports from the past year reflect improvement in financial management systems. By strengthening cost control and cash flow management, FF has significantly enhanced financial operating efficiency. 

 

YT Jia Completes Stock Purchase Totaling $560,000 under 10b5-1 Plans

 

FF Founder and Global Co-CEO YT Jia has made his third purchase of the Company’s common stock, totaling approx. $560,000 in the past month, pursuant to previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.

 

 

 

YT purchased approximately an additional $180,000 of FFAI common stock on September 8, inclusive of trading commissions, pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan he entered into on May 23, 2025. This is the third purchase since August. YT purchased approximately $180,000 of FF common stock on September 2, 2025, and on August 25, 2025, YT purchased approximately $200,000 worth of FF common stock. These purchases were made following the required cooling-off period, in accordance with the terms of their 10b5-1 plans.

 

YT has now purchased a total of approximately $560,000 worth of shares of FF common stock (including commission fee), representing the after-tax portion of his $1.2 million signing bonus in connection with his appointment as Global Co-CEO.

 

“Today I executed my third purchase of FFAI common stock, under 10b5-1 share purchase plan, the amount was about $180,000 USD including fees”, said YT. “I chose to invest my entire signing bonus back into the company because I have full confidence in our long-term strategy. I firmly believe we will continue to create maximum value for our stockholders. Through real actions, I will continue to stand with our stockholders as we work to achieve our shared dream.”

 

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

 

Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company’s mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future’s flagship model, the FF 91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/us/

 

CONTACTS

 

Investors (English): [email protected]

Investors (Chinese): [email protected]

Media: [email protected]