FTCI 8-K
FTC Solar, Inc. (FTCI)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Effective as of December 15, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FTC Solar, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Anthony Carroll as an independent director of the Company. Mr. Carroll will serve as a Class II director with a term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company.
In connection with the appointment, Mr. Carroll will enter into an indemnification agreement with the Company in substantially the same form as the Company has entered into with its other directors.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Carroll and the Company or any other person pursuant to which he was elected as a director. As of the date of the appointment, Mr. Carroll has not entered into or proposed to enter into any transactions required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with his appointment as a director, Mr. Carroll and the Company entered into a letter agreement reflecting the terms of his appointment, including the cash and equity compensation payable to Mr. Carroll (the “Director Letter”). Pursuant to the Director Letter, Mr. Carroll will receive standard annual Board compensation for a non-employee director, including (i) an annual cash retainer equal to $50,000, which will be prorated for 2025, and (ii) a grant of 13,567 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) that will vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to Mr. Carroll’s continued service on the Board through and including the applicable vesting date. Mr. Carroll will also be entitled to participate in such further RSU grants and other compensation payable to the Company’s independent directors as may be approved from time to time by the Board and the Compensation Committee.
The foregoing description of the Director Letter does not purport to describe all of the terms of such agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Director Letter, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
A copy of the Company’s press release dated December 15, 2025 announcing the appointment of Mr. Carroll is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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.
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Exhibit 10.1
FTC Solar, Inc.
10900 Stonelake Blvd, Suite 100, Quarry Oaks II Building,
Austin, Texas
December 15, 2025
Mr. Anthony Carroll
Re: Independent Director Letter
Dear Mr. Carroll:
FTC Solar, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “we”), is pleased to confirm your position as a member of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and your related Board compensation. We believe your background and experience will be a significant asset to the Company and the Board, and we look forward to your participation on the Board. This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) contains certain terms and conditions relating to your service on the Board and related compensation.
Mr. Anthony Carroll
December 15, 2025
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Mr. Anthony Carroll
December 15, 2025
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The Agreement has been executed and delivered by the undersigned and is made effective as of the date first set forth above.
Sincerely,
FTC SOLAR, INC.
By: /s/ Yann Brandt
Yann Brandt, Chief Executive Officer
AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
/s/ Anthony Carroll
Anthony Carroll
Exhibit 99.1
FTC Solar Appoints Anthony Carroll to Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas — December 15, 2025 – FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading global provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced the appointment of Anthony Carroll to its Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2025.
We are excited to welcome Anthony to the Board,” said Shaker Sadasivam, Chairman of the Board, FTC Solar. “Anthony’s broad renewables experience and proven track record in building and guiding growth businesses will make him a valuable addition to our Board. We look forward to his many contributions as the company continues to execute on priorities and strengthen its position in the global tracker market.”
Mr. Carroll is currently the CEO of Veev, a fully owned subsidiary of Lennar focused on efficient and sustainable homebuilding. Prior to joining Veev in early 2024, he was the President of Powin, a global leader in energy storage systems. Before joining Powin in 2022, he served as Managing Director at Siemens Gamesa Electric, leading the Power Conversion and Energy Storage business in North America. Earlier in his career, he served in leadership roles for Schneider Electric and Power Electronics. He holds an MBA from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid and a Licentiate degree from the University of Valencia.
“I’m truly excited to join the FTC Board of Directors at an incredibly exciting time for the company and the industry,” said Anthony Carroll. “FTC Solar is well-positioned with innovative and differentiated technology and an incredible team. I look forward to supporting their growth and progress in the years ahead.”
About FTC Solar Inc.
Founded in 2017 by a group of renewable energy industry veterans, FTC Solar is a leading provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. Solar trackers significantly increase energy production at solar power installations by dynamically optimizing solar panel orientation to the sun. FTC Solar’s innovative tracker designs provide compelling performance and reliability, with an industry-leading installation cost-per-watt advantage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on our current expectations and projections regarding our business, operations and other factors relating thereto. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and as such are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements as predictions of future events, as actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements because of several factors, including those described in more detail above and in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained therein. FTC Solar undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.
FTC Solar Investor Contact:
Bill Michalek
Vice President, Investor Relations
FTC Solar
T: (737) 241-8618
E: [email protected]