USA Rare Earth, Inc. CEO Transition Complete — Thras Moraitis

What Happened

• On October 1, 2026, USA Rare Earth, Inc. filed a Form 8‑K (Item 7.01) announcing the completion of its CEO transition to Thras Moraitis. The company furnished a press release and a CEO letter to employees as exhibits to the filing.

Key Details

• Filing date: October 1, 2026 (Form 8‑K, Regulation FD disclosure).
• New CEO: Thras Moraitis — transition to CEO reported as complete.
• Company communications: Press release (Exhibit 99.1) and CEO letter to employees (Exhibit 99.2) were furnished and incorporated by reference.

Why It Matters

• A completed CEO transition is a material leadership change that can affect strategy, operations and investor expectations. The 8‑K provides official notice and direct communications from management but does not disclose financial impacts or new guidance. Investors should review the furnished press release and CEO letter for management’s statements and monitor future filings for any related agreements, compensation details, or operational changes.