Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
For the period ended Jun 17, 2026. Filed Apr 27, 2026.
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Jun 17, 2026 · Filed Apr 27, 2026
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UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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April 27, 2026
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. to be held on June 17, 2026 (“Annual Meeting”). The meeting will be held at the corporate office of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., 12300 Grant Street, Suite 160 Thornton, CO 80241, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time. At this year’s Annual Meeting, our stockholders will be asked (i) to elect two Class A directors to our board of directors (the “Director Proposal” or “Proposal No. 1”); (ii) to ratify the selection of Haynie & Company as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (the “Auditor Proposal” or “Proposal No. 2”); (iii) to approve an amendment to our 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock subject to the plan (the “Equity Plan Proposal” or “Proposal No. 3”); (iv) to conduct an advisory vote on the compensation of our executive officers (the “Executive Compensation Proposal” or “Proposal No. 4”); (v) to approve a proposal to adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if it is determined by the Company that more time is necessary or appropriate to approve the other proposals presented at the Annual Meeting (the “Adjournment Proposal” or “Proposal 5”); and (vi) to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. Additional information about the Annual Meeting is given in the attached Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement.
Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we hope you will vote as soon as possible. Voting your proxy will ensure your representation at the Annual Meeting. If you attend the Annual Meeting in person, you may vote your shares in person even though you have previously given your proxy.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Very truly yours,
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
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