---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000947871-23-001171"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LIDR"
cik: "0001818644"
company_name: "AEye, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-12-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T08:10:57.624892+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AEye CEO Matthew Fisch granted $500K cash retention incentive through Dec 31, 2024

## Summary
- CEO Matthew Fisch eligible for lump sum of $500,000 (current base salary) if employed and performing satisfactorily through Dec 31, 2024.
- Full award payable if terminated without cause, dies, or becomes disabled before Dec 31, 2024.
- Full award also payable if Fisch resigns for good reason following a change of control.
- Award forfeited if terminated for cause or if Fisch resigns for any reason other than good reason.
- Retention deemed essential for AEye's near- and long-term financial and operational milestones.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000947871-23-001171
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LIDR
- cik: 0001818644
- company_name: AEye, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-12-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1818644/000094787123001171/0000947871-23-001171-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1818644/000094787123001171/ss2835150_8k.htm

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