8-K
PHOENIX MOTOR INC. (PEVM)
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): February6, 2026
Phoenix
Motor Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-41414 | 85-4319789 |
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| (State<br> or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File<br> Number) | (I.R.S.<br> Employer<br><br> <br>Identification<br> No.) |
| 1500 Lakeview Loop<br><br> <br>Anaheim**, CA** | 92807 | |
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| (Address<br> of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip<br> Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909)
987-0815
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common<br> Stock, par value $0.0004 per share | PEVM | OTC<br> Markets Group Inc. |
| ☒ | Indicate<br> by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405<br> of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | |
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| ☐ | If<br> an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying<br> with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | |
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Item5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements ofCertain Officers.
On February 5, 2026, John Walsh notified Phoenix Motor Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as President of the Company effective February 6, 2026. Mr. Walsh’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
The Company thanks Mr. Walsh for his contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
The Company has initiated a formal search process to identify and appoint a new senior leader to fill the President role. During this transition period, the Company’s existing leadership team and management structure will continue to oversee day-to-day operations and execute the Company’s strategic plans.
SIGNATURES
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.
| Dated: February 9, 2026 | PHOENIX MOTOR INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Xiaofeng Denton Peng | |
| Name: | Xiaofeng Denton Peng | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |