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Posted 23 June, 2023

Blink Charging Co. appointed new CEO

CEO Change detected for ticker Nasdaq:BLNK in a 8-K filed on 23 June, 2023.


  On June 21, 2023, the Company and its former Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Farkas entered into a separation and general release agreement, dated as of June 20, 2023 (the "Separation Agreement") pursuant to Mr. Farkas' May 1, 2023 termination of employment and the terms of Mr. Farkas' employment agreement, effective as of January 1, 2021 (the "Employment Agreement").  

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Overview of Blink Charging Co.
Industrial Goods • Industrial Electronics
Blink Charging Co. engages in the operation and provision of electric vehicles, charging equipment, and networked EV charging services. Its product line and services include the Blink EV charging network, charging equipment, also known as electric vehicle supply equipment, and EV charging services. The company was founded by Michael D. Farkas on October 3, 2006 and is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL.
Market Cap
$205M
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Relevant filing section
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. 


On June 21, 2023, the Company and its former Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Farkas entered into a separation and general release agreement, dated as of June 20, 2023 (the "Separation Agreement") pursuant to Mr. Farkas' May 1, 2023 termination of employment and the terms of Mr. Farkas' employment agreement, effective as of January 1, 2021 (the "Employment Agreement"). The Separation Agreement will become effective on June 28, 2023, assuming that Mr. Farkas does not exercise his right to revoke his acceptance within seven days of his signing. Under the terms of the Separation Agreement, the Company will provide Mr. Farkas with (i) $6,028,083 in cash compensation, (ii) 383,738 shares of the Company's common stock, and (iii) reimbursement for medical benefits under COBRA for 24 months or until Mr. Farkas becomes eligible for coverage under another employer's group plan. In addition, Mr. Farkas' outstanding issued and unvested equity awards will vest. In return, Mr. Farkas agreed that he has received all compensation to which he is entitled with respect to his employment or termination thereof (except for any obligations under the parties' Commission Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2009) and Mr. Farkas is releasing the Company from all claims that he might have related to his employment. Further, Mr. Farkas acknowledged that the terms of his non-competition and non-solicitation covenants under his Employment Agreement remain in effect, except that Mr. Farkas will be permitted to continue to work with certain individuals with whom he has a current relationship outside of the Company.


The foregoing summary of the Separation Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Separation Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.