Applied Energetics, Inc.: 2026 annual meeting set for Dec 15, 2026

What happened

• By Written Consent dated Oct 16, 2026, the board of directors of Applied Energetics, Inc. announced that the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Dec 15, 2026.
• The filing states the record date for the 2026 annual meeting is Oct 19, 2026.
• The company said its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A will set the time, location and matters to be considered; 3 seats on the board are subject to election at the meeting.

Key details

• Record date: Oct 19, 2026.
• Shareholder proposal deadline under Rule 14a-8: proposals must be received by the corporate secretary no later than Oct 28, 2026.
• Universal proxy notice deadline under Rule 14a-19: notice must be delivered no later than Nov 2, 2026 (10 calendar days after public announcement).
• The 2026 annual meeting date was announced by written consent dated Oct 16, 2026.

Why it may matter

• The filing reports Item 8.01 "Other events," which covers the setting of the 2026 annual meeting date, the record date and related deadlines for shareholder proposals and universal proxy notices.
• This filing does not explain why the company acted.