reAlpha Tech Corp. 8-K

What Happened
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) filed an 8‑K on March 20, 2026 reporting that it terminated Chief Financial Officer Piyush Phadke effective February 25, 2026 and executed a separation agreement dated March 16, 2026. The agreement includes a two‑month severance cash payment and acceleration of certain restricted stock units (RSUs) that otherwise would have vested on April 30, 2026. The separation agreement also contains a general release of claims and customary confidentiality and non‑disparagement terms.

Key Details

• The severance cash payment equals two months of Mr. Phadke’s base salary: $45,833.32, payable over the Company’s regular payroll cycle beginning March 31, 2026.
• The Company agreed to accelerate vesting of 82,539 RSUs granted April 30, 2025; those RSUs will be settled by issuing 82,539 shares of common stock under the Company’s Form S‑8 registration statement within 60 calendar days after the release of claims becomes effective and irrevocable.
• All other unvested equity awards held by Mr. Phadke were forfeited and cancelled as of his separation date.
• The Separation Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8‑K.

Why It Matters
This filing confirms a change in senior financial leadership and documents the cash and equity cost of the separation. The accelerated issuance of 82,539 shares represents an immediate equity grant to the departing CFO and will increase the company’s shares outstanding when issued. Investors should note the leadership change for corporate governance and financial reporting continuity and the contractual cash and share impacts disclosed in the 8‑K.