AltEnergy Acquisition Corp. Announces CFO and Director Resignations, Appoints New CFO and Director

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AltEnergy Acquisition Corp. reported the resignations of its CFO and a director, immediately followed by the appointment of a new CFO and a new director with significant investment experience, amidst ongoing financial distress.

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• Director Resignation

  Michael Salvator resigned from his position as a director, including from the Compensation and Audit Committees, effective March 23, 2026. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Board.

• CFO Resignation

  Jonathan Darnell resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 23, 2026. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Board.

• New Director Appointed

  Andrew Schoff was elected as a director, effective March 26, 2026, and will serve on the Compensation and Audit Committees. Mr. Schoff is the Founder and CIO of S3 Management LLC and has extensive experience in public equities and investment management.

• New CFO Appointed

  Andrea Dobi was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 26, 2026. Ms. Dobi has served as the Company's Secretary since inception and is the Chief Operating Officer of AltEnergy, LLC, a private equity firm focused on alternative energy investing.

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This 8-K details significant leadership changes at a critical time for AltEnergy Acquisition Corp., which recently disclosed a going concern warning and Nasdaq delisting. The immediate resignations of a director and the Chief Financial Officer, while stated as not due to disagreements, introduce further instability. However, the swift appointment of Andrew Schoff, an experienced investor, as a new director (including to the Audit and Compensation Committees) and Andrea Dobi, an existing company secretary and COO of the sponsor's private equity arm, as the new CFO, suggests an effort to bring in relevant expertise and stabilize leadership. These changes are crucial as the company navigates its financial challenges and seeks to complete a business combination.