Independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Meeting calendar
SLDP · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Solid Power Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of three Class II directors; Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors; Advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$545M
1Y TSR
-18.4%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three nominees as Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Approval of Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management frames this as alignment of executive pay with operational performance through a mix of base salary, annual cash bonuses tied to operational goals, and long-term RSU awards that make a substantial portion of pay at-risk. The board highlights retention, pay-for-performance, use of independent compensation consultant, stock ownership guidelines, and clawback/recoupment policies as governance safeguards. The vote is advisory and will not bind the board, but the board and HRC committee plan to consider the results when making future compensation decisions. The contextual factors include the use of RSUs (instead of options) in 2025 to minimize dilution while retaining retentive value, severance and change-in-control protections for executives, and the company’s ongoing transition toward commercialization of its electrolyte and solid-state cell technology. The board recommends a vote FOR because it believes the program appropriately aligns executive and stockholder interests and supports the company’s operational objectives.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Also a director at
Dauch Corp (DCH)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Also a director at
Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)Micron Technology Inc (MU)Brunswick Corp (BC)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEIGHTS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | 5.5% | 12,395,558 | $37M |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.7% | 8,318,783 | $25M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 6,837,875 | $21M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.4% | 5,423,662 | $16M |
| 5 | D. E. Shaw Co., Inc.Activist | 2.4% | 5,365,749 | $16M |
| 6 | RIVERSTONE HOLDINGS LLC | 2.1% | 4,695,049 | $14M |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.9% | 4,243,782 | $13M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.7% | 3,905,888 | $12M |
| 9 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.5% | 3,422,190 | $10M |
| 10 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1.4% | 3,192,615 | $10M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Solid Power Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Solid Power Inc (SLDP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Solid Power Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Solid Power Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Solid Power Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Solid Power Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Solid Power Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Solid Power Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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