Beam Global Grants Stock Awards to CEO (250k) and CFO (90k)

What Happened
Beam Global, Inc. announced in a Form 8-K filed September 24, 2026 that on September 21, 2026 its Board approved stock awards under the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan: 250,000 shares of common stock to President & CEO Desmond Wheatley and 90,000 shares of common stock to CFO Lisa A. Potok. The awards were approved as bonus compensation in recognition of their services and performance during fiscal year 2025.

Key Details

• Board approval date: September 21, 2026; Form 8-K filed September 24, 2026 (Item 5.02).
• Awards: 250,000 shares to Desmond Wheatley (President & CEO); 90,000 shares to Lisa A. Potok (CFO).
• Plan: Grants made under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.
• Purpose: Approved as bonus compensation for services and performance in fiscal year 2025.

Why It Matters
This disclosure informs investors about executive compensation decisions and how leadership is being rewarded for prior-year performance. Stock awards align management incentives with shareholder outcomes but can increase the company’s outstanding share count when issued, which may have a modest dilutive effect. Investors tracking executive pay, governance, or potential changes to share count should note this 8-K filing.