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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001819493-26-000019"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XOS"
cik: "0001819493"
company_name: "Xos, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T02:22:55.773265+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Xos enters separation agreement with former General Counsel; $110K cash, 120K RSUs accelerated

## Summary
- Cash lump sum of $110,000 to Christen Romero within 14 days after effective date.
- 120,000 unvested RSUs accelerated to full vest; shares subject to 21-month lock-up with monthly ratable release.
- Potential additional $50,000 if company achieves $25M Available Liquidity within 3 years or a Liquidity Event at ≥$10/share.
- Romero releases all claims except statutory rights; company releases claims except for fraud, embezzlement, or breach.
- Agreement includes confidentiality and non-disparagement obligations; Romero resigned effective January 10, 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001819493-26-000019
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XOS
- cik: 0001819493
- company_name: Xos, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819493/000181949326000019/0001819493-26-000019-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819493/000181949326000019/xos-20260424.htm

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