Hyperliquid Strategies Inc. disclosed new compensation arrangements for its Chief Executive Officer, David Schamis, and Chief Operating Officer, Jeroen Nieuwkoop. The company amended its CEO's employment agreement to increase salary and incentive targets and entered into an executive placement agreement for its COO, formalizing his compensation package with significant cash and equity components.

Key Details

  • CEO (David Schamis) Agreement Amendment (Effective July 1, 2026):
    • Annual base salary increased to $600,000.
    • Eligible for an annual discretionary cash bonus with a target of 100% of base salary.
    • Eligible for annual equity awards with a target grant date fair value between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.
  • COO (Jeroen Nieuwkoop) Placement Agreement (Effective June 22, 2026):
    • Annual base remuneration of $400,000.
    • Eligible for an annual discretionary cash bonus with a target of 100% of base remuneration.
    • Eligible for annual equity awards with a target grant date fair value of $1,000,000.
    • Received two initial restricted stock unit (RSU) awards, each with a target value of $1,000,000, vesting over three years.