8-K: Fly-E Group Board Reshuffle: New Independent Directors

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Director Appointment and Resignation 4 November 2025 5:20 PM

Fly-E Group, Inc. announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, including the resignation of one director and the appointment of two new independent directors, effective October 31, 2025.

Summary

Bin Wang resigned as a director of the Board, the chairman of the Company's audit committee, a member of the Company's compensation committee, and a member of the Company's nominating and governance committee, effective October 31, 2025.
Dongperez Hua was appointed as an independent director, the chairman of the Company's nominating and corporate governance committee, a member of the Company's compensation committee, and a member of the Company's audit committee, effective October 31, 2025.
Chun Min (Max) Lin was appointed as an independent director, the chairman of the Company's compensation committee, a member of the Company's audit committee, and a member of the Company's nominating and corporate governance committee, effective October 31, 2025.
Leqi Dong was reassigned to be the chairman of the Company's audit committee, a member of the Company's compensation committee, and a member of the Company's nominating and corporate governance committee, effective October 31, 2025.
Mr. Hua and Mr. Lin will each receive an annual compensation of $26,400 for their services as directors, paid quarterly.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Neutral to slightly positive. The changes are routine for corporate governance, but the new directors bring relevant experience, particularly in the EV sector, which could be beneficial. No negative reasons for resignation were cited, suggesting a smooth transition.

Positives

Appointment of two new independent directors, Dongperez Hua and Chun Min (Max) Lin, potentially bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to the Board.
Mr. Hua brings extensive experience in electric vehicle research, development, manufacturing, and sales, including international expansion, which aligns with the company's industry.
Mr. Lin brings product director experience from technology companies, enhancing the board's digital and product strategy capabilities.
The resignation of Bin Wang was explicitly stated not to be a result of any disagreement with the Company on accounting, operations, policies, or practices.

Negatives

The resignation of an experienced director, Bin Wang, necessitates a transition period for the new appointees to fully integrate into their roles and responsibilities.

Future Outlook

The newly appointed directors will serve until the next Annual Shareholders Meeting, at which point their positions will be subject to re-election. The company anticipates continued board functionality and strategic oversight with the new composition.

Management Comments

"We believe your background and experience will be a significant asset to the Company and we look forward to your participation on the Board."

Industry Context

The appointment of Dongperez Hua, with his extensive background in electric vehicle R&D, manufacturing, and sales, is particularly relevant given the rapid growth and innovation in the EV sector. This expertise could strengthen Fly-E Group's strategic positioning and product development in a competitive market. Chun Min (Max) Lin's experience in product direction for technology companies also aligns with the evolving digital landscape of modern mobility solutions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The annual director compensation of $26,400 for independent directors is on the lower end compared to the average for publicly traded U.S. companies, especially those listed on Nasdaq, where compensation often ranges significantly higher depending on company size and industry.
The inclusion of confidentiality, non-competition (12 months post-termination), and non-solicitation (12 months post-tenure) clauses in the director offer letters is a standard corporate governance practice aimed at protecting company intellectual property and human capital.
The provision for directors to serve until the next Annual Shareholders Meeting and be subject to re-election is a common governance mechanism that promotes accountability to shareholders.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, Member of Compensation Committee, Member of Nominating and Governance Committee	Bin Wang	N/A	October 31, 2025	Resignation
Independent Director, Chairman of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Member of Compensation Committee, Member of Audit Committee	N/A	Dongperez Hua	October 31, 2025	Appointment to fill vacancy created by Bin Wang's resignation
Independent Director, Chairman of Compensation Committee, Member of Audit Committee, Member of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee	N/A	Chun Min (Max) Lin	October 31, 2025	Appointment to fill vacancy created by Lun Feng's resignation on August 21, 2025

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Board Composition	Appointment of two new independent directors, Dongperez Hua and Chun Min (Max) Lin, to the Board.	October 31, 2025	Enhances board independence and brings new expertise, particularly in electric vehicles and technology, to strategic oversight.
Committee Leadership	Dongperez Hua appointed Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.	October 31, 2025	Establishes new leadership for a key committee responsible for board structure and director nominations.
Committee Leadership	Chun Min (Max) Lin appointed Chairman of the Compensation Committee.	October 31, 2025	Establishes new leadership for the committee overseeing executive and director compensation policies.
Committee Leadership	Leqi Dong reassigned to Chairman of the Audit Committee, while remaining a member of the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.	October 31, 2025	New leadership for the committee responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and auditor oversight.
Director Terms	Director terms are for a period expiring at the next Annual Shareholders Meeting, subject to re-election.	October 31, 2025	Maintains standard practice promoting annual accountability of directors to shareholders.
Director Compensation	New independent directors will receive $26,400 annually, paid quarterly.	October 31, 2025	Establishes clear and consistent compensation for new board members.
Confidentiality and Non-Competition Policies	New directors are subject to confidentiality, 12-month post-termination non-competition, and 12-month post-tenure non-solicitation clauses.	October 31, 2025	Protects the company's proprietary information, trade secrets, and talent pool from potential misuse by former directors.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Benefit from enhanced board expertise and continued independent oversight, which can contribute to long-term value creation and robust corporate governance.
Employees: Protected by non-solicitation clauses for former directors, helping to retain key talent.
Management: Gains new board members with relevant industry and product experience, potentially strengthening strategic guidance and operational oversight.

Next Steps

The newly appointed directors will serve until the next Annual Shareholders Meeting, where their positions will be up for re-election by shareholders.
The Board of Directors will operate with its new composition and committee assignments, focusing on strategic oversight and governance.

Key Dates

Date	Description
1995	Dongperez Hua earned his bachelor of Business Administration degree from Zhuhai College of Science & Engineering.
1999	Chun Min (Max) Lin earned his bachelors degree in advertising and strategic marketing from Ming Chuan University (Taiwan).
June 2020	Chun Min (Max) Lin began serving as product director for Royce Tech Ltd.
September 2022	Chun Min (Max) Lin began serving as product director for Spinnr Tech Ltd.
2022	Chun Min (Max) Lin earned his masters degree in graphic communication management and technology from New York University.
August 21, 2025	Resignation of Lun Feng as a director, which created a vacancy filled by Chun Min (Max) Lin.
October 31, 2025	Effective date of Bin Wang's resignation as a director and committee member.
October 31, 2025	Effective date of Dongperez Hua's appointment as an independent director and committee member.
October 31, 2025	Effective date of Chun Min (Max) Lin's appointment as an independent director and committee member.
October 31, 2025	Effective date of Leqi Dong's reassignment of committee roles.
November 4, 2025	Date the Form 8-K report was signed by CEO Zhou Ou.

Recommendation

hold

The filing details routine corporate governance changes, including director appointments and reassignments. While the new directors bring relevant experience, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, these changes are not expected to have an immediate material impact on the company's financial performance or strategic direction. The resignation was not due to disagreements. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate as there are no new fundamental drivers for a 'buy' or 'sell' decision based solely on this filing.

Keywords

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