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Wolfspeed Updates CFO Employment Agreement and Compensation Terms

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  • Wolfspeed implemented a new at-will employment agreement with CFO Gregor van Issum.
  • The contract maintains prior terms, adds executive health benefits, and tightens bonus repayment conditions.
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Wolfspeed Updates CFO Employment Agreement and Compensation Terms

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Wolfspeed Inc ( (WOLF) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On January 14, 2026, Wolfspeed, Inc. entered into a new employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Gregor van Issum, effective January 1, 2026, replacing prior arrangements dated July 6, 2025 and December 12, 2025. The updated contract largely maintains previously disclosed terms but adds company-funded access to the Duke Executive Health program, and reiterates that van Issum must repay a $450,000 sign-on bonus if he resigns for any reason or is terminated for cause within one year of September 1, 2025, with “Cause” tightly defined around performance failures, legal violations, dishonesty, damaging felony convictions, or material breaches of confidentiality and noncompete obligations. The agreement confirms van Issum’s at-will employment status while detailing standard post-termination entitlements, including unpaid salary, expenses, unused vacation, remaining health-program payments, and applicable benefit-plan amounts, alongside his eligibility under Wolfspeed’s senior leadership severance plan, underscoring the company’s effort to formalize executive employment terms and retention mechanisms for a key financial leader.

The most recent analyst rating on (WOLF) stock is a Hold with a $17.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Wolfspeed Inc stock, see the WOLF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WOLF Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WOLF is a Neutral.

Wolfspeed Inc’s overall stock score is primarily impacted by its poor financial performance, with negative margins and high leverage. Technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, and valuation metrics are weak. However, recent corporate events, including a successful restructuring and significant tax refund, provide some positive outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on WOLF stock, click here.

More about Wolfspeed Inc

Wolfspeed, Inc. is a semiconductor company focused on power and radio-frequency solutions built on silicon carbide and related materials, serving automotive, industrial, and other high-performance electronics markets that demand efficient, high-power components.

Average Trading Volume: 1,603,837

Current Market Cap: $504.6M

Find detailed analytics on WOLF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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