Fluence Energy, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 1, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Stephan May as a director effective August 27, 2026, and reporting a change in the company's principal executive office address.

Key Highlights

  • New Director: Stephan May was appointed to the Fluence Energy board of directors effective August 27, 2026, for a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Committee Assignment: Mr. May was also appointed as a member of the board's Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
  • Siemens Designee: Mr. May was designated as a nominee by Siemens Industry, Inc. and its Permitted Transferees under the Stockholders Agreement dated October 27, 2021.
  • Vacancy Filled: Mr. May's appointment fills the vacancy created by Ms. Ruth Gratzke's prior resignation from the board.
  • Office Relocation: Effective September 1, 2026, the company moved its principal executive offices to 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia 22201.
  • May's Role at Siemens: Mr. May serves as Chief Executive Officer of Electrification and Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, according to the filing.

Fluence Energy Board Change and Office Move: Details from the August 27, 2026 Disclosure

According to the filing, Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) reported that its board of directors appointed Stephan May as a director on August 27, 2026. The filing states that Mr. May's term will expire at the company's annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027, and until his respective successor is duly elected and qualified or his earlier death, disqualification, resignation, or removal. The appointment is subject to the terms of the company's Stockholders Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2021, by and among the company, Fluence Energy, LLC, Siemens Industry, Inc., AES Grid Stability, LLC, and Qatar Holding LLC.

The filing discloses that Siemens Industry and its Permitted Transferees hold a collective right under the Stockholders Agreement to designate for nomination to the board up to three directors, so long as the Siemens Related Parties beneficially own in the aggregate 20% or more of all issued and outstanding shares of the company's Class A common stock. The filing identifies the company's principal stockholders as Siemens AG, SPT Holding Sarl, and Siemens Pension-Trust e.V. In connection with his appointment, Mr. May entered into the company's standard indemnification agreement for directors and officers in the form filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the company's Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (File No. 333-259839), filed with the SEC on October 19, 2021.

Under Item 8.01, the filing reports that effective September 1, 2026, the company relocated its principal executive offices to 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia 22201, from 4601 Fairfax Drive, Suite 600, Arlington, Virginia 22203. The filing states there is no change to the company's telephone number. The report was signed by Ahmed Pasha, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

What Was Disclosed

Fluence Energy disclosed the appointment of Stephan May, a Siemens Industry designee, to its board and the Compensation and Human Resources Committee, replacing Ms. Ruth Gratzke, and separately reported a relocation of its principal executive offices within Arlington, Virginia, effective September 1, 2026.