Sidus Space Appoints CFO Alan Khalili

What Happened
Sidus Space, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 24, 2026 disclosing the appointment of Alan Khalili as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 27, 2026. His employment is governed by an agreement dated July 22, 2026, and the company also issued a press release announcing the hire.

Key Details

• Base salary: $450,000 per year.
• Bonus: Eligible for a 50% annual discretionary bonus.
• Equity: Restricted stock unit award of 50,000 shares of Class A common stock that vests upon certain conditions (details in the agreement).
• Severance: Six months of base salary if the agreement is not renewed, the company terminates without cause, or Khalili leaves for “Good Reason”; increases to 12 months of base salary if termination occurs after July 27, 2027.
• No family relationships or other arrangements with company directors/executive officers were reported.

Why It Matters
A new CFO affects Sidus Space’s financial leadership and investor relations. The package (salary, sizable discretionary bonus, RSUs, and structured severance) aligns Khalili’s incentives with the company’s performance and retention objectives. Investors should review the full employment agreement (Exhibit 10.1) and the company press release (Exhibit 99.1) for complete terms.