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POLA · Annual meeting · Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Polar Power Inc

6 nominees · 7 ballot items.

Stockholders will vote on the election of six directors, auditor ratification, approval of financing-related share issuances exceeding Nasdaq’s 19.99% limit, a discretionary reverse stock split, advisory approval of named executive officer compensation, the preferred frequency of say-on-pay votes, and authority to adjourn the meeting to solicit additional proxies for Proposals 3 and 4.

Market cap
$2M
1Y TSR
-78.5%
Board grade
D
Record date
Sep 9, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Oct 14, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot7

  1. 1

    Election of Six Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect Arthur D. Sams, Keith Albrecht, Michael G. Field, Jim Ahern, Menachem “Menny” Shalom and Lewis Wilks to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Weinberg & Company, P.A. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

  3. 3

    Approval of Issuance of Shares of Common Stock for Purposes of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve potential issuances of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock in one or more non-public financings in an aggregate amount exceeding 19.99% of outstanding common stock or voting power, including at prices below Nasdaq’s Minimum Price.

    More detail

    Proposal Three asks stockholders to authorize Polar Power to issue common stock and securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock beyond Nasdaq’s 19.99% issuance cap in non-public financing transactions. The request covers multiple recent financings, including convertible notes, Series A convertible preferred stock, warrants and the Roth Principal Investments committed equity facility. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) requires approval because the potential issuances may equal or exceed 20% of outstanding shares or voting power at prices below the applicable Minimum Price. Management states that approval is necessary to unlock the full economic benefit of the financings and to support the Company’s restructuring and efforts to restore Nasdaq compliance. Without approval, issuances would remain limited by the Exchange Cap, potentially causing defaults, liquidated damages, renewed approval requirements or impaired access to capital. The Company warns that approval could substantially dilute existing stockholders because as many as 26,995,667 shares are registered for resale compared with 4,309,319 common shares outstanding at the record date. It also cautions that future resale overhang could pressure the market price and make later equity financing more difficult. The Company says beneficial-ownership blockers prevent investors from acquiring 20% or more of voting power or otherwise obtaining control, so separate Nasdaq change-of-control approval is not being sought. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR, emphasizing financing access, liquidity and Nasdaq compliance despite the substantial dilution risk.

  4. 4

    Approval of an Amendment to the Charter to Effect a Reverse Stock Split

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve a Charter amendment authorizing the Board, in its discretion through December 31, 2027, to effect a one-for-three to one-for-twenty reverse stock split at a ratio and time selected by the Board.

    More detail

    Proposal Four asks stockholders to approve a Charter amendment giving the Board authority to effect a reverse stock split at any ratio from one-for-three to one-for-twenty before December 31, 2027. The Board, rather than stockholders at a later meeting, would choose the timing and specific ratio if it determines the transaction remains advisable. Management’s primary objective is to increase the per-share market price enough to satisfy Nasdaq’s minimum bid-price requirement and avoid delisting. The Company previously completed a one-for-seven reverse split in November 2024, and Nasdaq’s cumulative split limitations constrain the available ratio before November 18, 2026. The proposal would reduce outstanding shares while leaving the authorized share count unchanged, thereby increasing authorized but unissued capacity for financing, acquisitions, strategic relationships and equity compensation. Management acknowledges that this capacity could facilitate substantial future dilution and could potentially be used defensively against a takeover, although it says no anti-takeover transaction is planned. The Company also identifies risks that the split may fail to sustain a price above $1, reduce liquidity, create odd-lot trading costs or lower total market capitalization. Fractional shares would not be paid in cash; holders otherwise entitled to fractions would be rounded up to the next whole share. The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR because it believes a flexible ratio is necessary to preserve Nasdaq listing and provide corporate-finance flexibility, while reserving the right to abandon the split if it no longer serves stockholder interests.

  5. 5

    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Executive Compensation and Related Information section of the Proxy Statement.

    More detail

    Proposal Five is the Company’s non-binding say-on-pay vote on compensation paid to its named executive officers. The resolution asks stockholders to approve the overall compensation program rather than any individual salary, bonus or equity award. Management describes the program as intended to attract, retain, motivate and reward executives responsible for Company performance. The program includes base salary, annual cash incentives and long-term equity incentives, with stated goals of aligning executives with stockholders and encouraging achievement of financial and strategic objectives. For 2025, the Company’s named executive officers received salary compensation of $275,000 for Arthur D. Sams and $200,000 for Luis Zavala, with no reported option or stock awards during the year. The incentive framework used revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, customer concentration and international sales metrics, although the disclosed 2025 actual results were materially below the stated minimum or target thresholds. The Company also highlights governance features including long-term vesting, anti-hedging and anti-pledging rules, no option repricing without stockholder approval, change-in-control vesting and a clawback policy. The vote is advisory and therefore does not bind the Company, the Board or the Compensation Committee. The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR, asserting that the compensation philosophy and structure align executive rewards with Company and stockholder interests.

  6. 6

    Advisory Vote on Frequency of Say-on-Pay Votes

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Recommend, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether future advisory votes on executive compensation should occur every one, two or three years.

    More detail

    Proposal Six asks stockholders to express a non-binding preference for holding future say-on-pay votes every one, two or three years. The resolution does not approve or reject executive compensation and instead addresses the cadence of future advisory votes. The Company’s proxy card provides the three frequency choices plus abstention. The Board recommends a vote for every two years, and undirected proxies will be voted for that frequency. Under the stated voting standard, the option receiving the highest number of votes cast will become the stockholder-selected frequency. The Company does not provide an extensive independent rationale for the two-year recommendation beyond presenting it as the Board’s preferred cadence. A two-year cycle would provide more frequent feedback than a triennial vote while avoiding the annual administrative and potential short-term orientation associated with yearly votes. The selected frequency remains advisory and does not legally bind the Company or require the Board to follow it. The proposal is part of the Dodd-Frank Act’s recurring governance process for say-on-pay oversight. The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR the two-year option.

  7. 7

    Approval of Adjournment

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Authorize the Chairman of the Annual Meeting to adjourn, postpone or continue the meeting if necessary to solicit additional proxies when there are insufficient votes to approve Proposals 3 or 4.

    More detail

    Proposal Seven asks stockholders to authorize the Chairman or proxy holders to adjourn, postpone or continue the Annual Meeting if there are insufficient votes to approve Proposal Three or Proposal Four. The authority would give management additional time to solicit proxies supporting the financing-related share issuance and reverse stock split. The proposal could be used even after proxies opposing those proposals have been received, because management could seek to persuade those stockholders to change their votes. An approved adjournment would delay the final vote rather than itself approve either underlying proposal. The Company states that the authority is intended to address an inadequate vote count at the meeting and preserve the opportunity to obtain the approvals needed for its financing and Nasdaq-related initiatives. The financing proposal is important to the Company’s ability to exceed the 19.99% issuance cap and access proceeds under recent financings. The reverse split proposal is intended to improve the Company’s per-share price and support continued Nasdaq listing. The required vote is a majority of the voting power present or represented and entitled to vote on the matter. The Board unanimously recommends voting FOR because additional solicitation may be necessary to secure approval of Proposals Three and Four.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot6

Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Also a director at
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Ownership

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Filings

Polar Power Inc proxy statements and SEC reports

Annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Proxy statements (DEF 14A)
Reference

Frequently asked questions

When is the Polar Power Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Polar Power Inc (POLA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
What is the record date for the Polar Power Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Polar Power Inc 2026 meeting is Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Polar Power Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Polar Power Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Polar Power Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 7 proposals at the Polar Power Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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