FuelCell Energy Finalizes $1M Separation Agreement with Former General Counsel

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FuelCell Energy disclosed the financial terms of its separation agreement with former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Joshua Dolger, including a severance payment, accelerated equity vesting, and a performance award.

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• Separation Agreement Finalized

  FuelCell Energy entered into an employment separation agreement with Joshua Dolger, its former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective February 3, 2026. This finalizes terms for his departure announced on January 7, 2026.

• Severance Payment

  Mr. Dolger will receive a severance payment of $398,494, representing 12 months of his annual base salary, to be paid in installments over a 12-month period.

• Equity Vesting and Awards

  The agreement includes accelerated vesting of 44,911 outstanding unvested time-vesting restricted stock units and eligibility for a $231,011 fiscal year 2025 management incentive plan award based on actual performance.

• COBRA Benefits

  The company will reimburse or pay the premium for continued medical, dental, and vision benefits under COBRA for up to 12 months.

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This 8-K provides the financial specifics of the separation from its former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Joshua Dolger, which was initially announced on January 7, 2026. The total value of the separation package, including cash severance, a performance award, and accelerated equity vesting, represents a notable expense for the company. While the departure itself was previously disclosed, these detailed financial terms offer investors a clearer picture of the associated costs and the company's obligations.