Key Highlights

  • CFO Alejandro Flores Arteaga’s package includes a $280,000 salary, a 75 % cash‑bonus target and RSU awards worth $500,000.
  • COO Steven Wu is granted a $350,000 salary, a 75 % cash‑bonus target and RSU awards amounting to $750,000.
  • Stock options allow purchase of 3,000,000, 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 shares respectively at $2.76 per share.

American Battery Technology (NASDAQ: ABAT) disclosed new employment contracts for its senior leadership on July 9 2026. The agreements commence on July 1 2026 and run for a two‑year period, aligning executive compensation with the company’s growth objectives in the rechargeable‑battery market.

Executive Agreements

All three executives entered into two‑year agreements that began July 1 2026. The Compensation Committee classified the arrangements as exempt under Section 16b, reflecting the standard treatment for senior‑officer employment contracts. The agreement, copies of which, outlines base salaries, cash‑bonus targets, RSU awards and stock‑option grants.

He is eligible for a performance cash bonus that targets 75 % of his salary, and he will be granted restricted stock units valued at $1,000,000.

CFO Compensation Outline

Alejandro Flores Arteaga, continuing as chief financial officer, is compensated with a base salary of $280,000 annually. His incentive plan includes a cash bonus target equal to 75 % of his salary, and he will receive RSU awards totalling $500,000. He is also granted the right to buy 1,000,000 shares at $2.76 per share under the company’s stock‑option program.

COO Remuneration Summary

Steven Wu, in the role of chief operating officer, draws a salary of $350,000 per year. His cash‑bonus target mirrors the 75 % benchmark applied to his salary, and he will be awarded RSUs valued at $750,000.

Equity Vesting and Exercise Terms

The RSU awards and stock‑option grants provided to each executive vest over the term of their respective agreements, with standard quarterly vesting intervals. Options remain exercisable throughout the life of the agreements, subject to the company’s usual compliance and insider‑trading policies.

Governance and Market Alignment

The board’s Compensation Committee, with assistance from an external compensation consultant, performed a market analysis to confirm that the compensation levels are consistent with peers in the battery‑materials and energy‑storage sectors. No related‑party transactions were identified, and the disclosures satisfy applicable reporting requirements. These arrangements reflect American Battery Technology’s commitment to attracting and retaining leadership talent as it expands its portfolio of lithium‑ion battery recycling and production technologies.

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