Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM
9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Disclosure controls
and procedures are controls and other procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports
that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the
SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls
and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance of achieving the desired
control objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls
and procedures.
Based
on management’s evaluation (with the participation of the individuals serving as our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer) of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, each of the
individuals serving as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2025, the end of the period covered by this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Management’s
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision and with the
participation of our management, including the individuals serving as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer,
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
A
material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a
reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a
timely basis.
Management
conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013 Framework). Based on
this assessment, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective
based on those criteria due to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described below.
Material
Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our current staff size prevents effective segregation of duties in key financial reporting processes due to inadequate
oversight. Small staff sizes prevent the ability to demonstrate proper checks and balances as well as increases the risk of potential
misstatements. Because of our staff size, we also have not sufficiently designed written policies and procedures at a level of prevision
to support the operating effectiveness of internal controls to prevent and detect potential errors. We also at present do not maintain
adequate documentation to evidence the operating effectiveness of certain control activities.
These
control deficiencies resulted in one misstatement to the preliminary financial statements that was corrected prior to issuance of the financial statements. While this was a vast improvement over the prior year, the identified audit adjustment and the suggested changes
to public filings throughout the year may have been identified before being provided to our external auditor if our size and segregation
of duties was sufficiently designed and in operation. These control deficiencies create a reasonable possibility that a material
misstatement to the financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis, and therefore we concluded that the deficiencies
represent material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and our internal control over financial reporting was
not effective as of December 31, 2025.
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Remediation
Plan
During
the year ended December 31, 2025, we continued to enhance our internal control over financial reporting in an effort to remediate the
material weaknesses described above. Measures taken in this remediation included investing in additional senior accounting personnel, establishing a clearer organizational structure, implementing additional enterprise resource planning system modules, and formalizing
internal processes and procedures.
Our
remediation process includes, but is not limited to:
●
Implement
compensating controls to include additional controls related to external reporting function.
●
Perform
root cause analysis over significant classes of transactions, inclusive of internal control over financial reporting, to identify
which processes lack segregation.
●
Redesign
access roles or identify compensating controls to eliminate or reduce the risks that arise in key business processes.
●
Implement
mitigating strategies identified after root cause analysis, such as hiring and training additional personnel to support key business
processes.
●
Formalize
our policies and procedures for key business processes, inclusive of adequate documentation to evidence operational effectiveness.
●
Providing
regular feedback to our Audit Committee about the status of our remediation efforts.
We
expect to remediate these material weaknesses later in 2026 and further enhance our internal control function beyond that time. However, we may discover additional material
weaknesses that may require additional time and resources to remediate.
Attestation
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
This
Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm due to the deferral
allowed for smaller reporting companies.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other
than with respect to the remediation efforts discussed above, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that
occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
ITEM
9B. OTHER INFORMATION
During
the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, no director or officer adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement”
or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
The
Company has adopted an insider trading policy governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of the Company’s securities
by directors, officers and employees, or the registrant itself, that have been designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws,
rules and regulations, and Nasdaq’s listing standards.
ITEM
9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
None.
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PART
III
ITEM
10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Set
forth below is a list of the names, ages and positions of our executive officers and directors as of March 26, 2026:
Name:
Age
Position(s):
Director
or Executive Officer Since:
Steven
Rossi
40
Chief
Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Chair of the Board of Directors
(Principal
Executive Officer)
November
7, 2014
Michael
Johnston
45
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
December
5, 2017
Lorenzo
Rossi
71
Director
December
9, 2014
Craig
Loverock
55
Independent
Director*
April
22, 2019
William
Caragol
59
Independent
Director#
June
30, 2021
Ned
L. Siegel
74
Independent
Director†
June
30, 2021
*
Audit Committee Chair
#
Compensation Committee Chair
†
Nominating and Corporate Governance Chair
A
brief description of the background and business experience of our executive officers and directors for the past five years is as follows:
Steven
Rossi has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company since November
7, 2014. Mr. Steven Rossi attended the University of Toronto from 2005 to 2007,
majoring in Life Science and pausing his post-secondary education to begin his career as an entrepreneur, visionary, and founder. Mr.
Steven Rossi founded two automotive-based companies in 2005 and 2006, respectively, and he managed and grew their respective operations
for several years. Mr. Steven Rossi then founded Worksport Ontario, a wholly owned operating entity of the Company, in 2011, and he has
since been granted numerous patents across the U.S, and Canada – all of which he assigned exclusively to Worksport. In a short time
since raising substantial funds in 2021 with which to grow Worksport, Mr. Steven Rossi has been instrumental in retrofitting a distribution
facility in West Seneca, New York into a manufacturing facility. He was further responsible for facilitating the research and development
and planning the launch of new tonneau cover product lines; as these product lines were well-received by the consumer market, and as demand
for them increased, Mr. Steven Rossi then orchestrated the scaling of production through coordinating with teams across multiple states
and disciplines to meet consumer demand. Through his two decades of business experience in the automotive sector, Steven Rossi possesses
the knowledge and experience in establishing, managing, and growing automotive companies that aid him in efficiently and effectively identifying
and executing the Company’s strategic priorities. As our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chair and founder, Mr. Steven Rossi
brings to the Board extensive knowledge of the Company’s products, structure, history, and culture as well as years of expertise
in the industry and is qualified to be a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Michael
Johnston CPA, CA , has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since December 5, 2017. Mr. Michael Johnston has been a partner with Forbes Andersen LLP, Chartered
Professional Accountants, since January 2012 and offers over 20 years of experience advising both private and public companies. His responsibilities
include assisting Steven Rossi in developing new business, maintaining operating budgets and ensuring adequate cash flow. Mr. Michael
Johnston was appointed by the Board for his extensive knowledge of the Company’s products and his financial and accounting expertise.
Mr. Michael Johnston holds a graduate degree from the University of Western Ontario.
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Dr. Lorenzo H. Rossi has served as a
Director of the Company since December 9, 2014. Dr. Rossi currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of TerraVis Energy, a
subsidiary of Worksport Ltd., and is the inventor of the AetherLux ZeroFrost cold-climate heat pump technology. He served as Chair
of Finance for one of Canada’s largest Catholic school boards, where he was responsible for financial oversight and governance
of a large public institution. He also served as a Board Director of a TSX-listed biometric technology company, where he gained
experience in corporate governance, technology strategy, and the regulatory responsibilities of a publicly traded enterprise. Dr.
Lorenzo Rossi served for 23 years as a Continuing Education High School Principal, during which he held responsibility for
institutional administration, staff leadership, and academic program development. He brings to the Board expertise in clean energy
technology, financial oversight, corporate governance, and organizational leadership.
With
academic qualifications that include a Doctorate in Theology (ThD), a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Computer Science, a Bachelor of
Education (B.Ed.), and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dr. Lorenzo Rossi’s diverse educational background underpins his strategic decision-making
and commitment to lifelong learning.
Craig
Loverock, CPA, CA , has been a member of the Board of the Company since April 22, 2019. Mr. Craig Loverock has also served as the Chair of the Audit Committee
since April 22, 2019. Mr. Craig Loverock is a licensed CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and received his Chartered Accountant designation
from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ontario in 1997, and has over 30 years’ experience in accounting and finance roles
in Canada, the United States and England. Mr. Craig Loverock has been the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary at Contagious
Gaming Inc. since November 30, 2015, and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Calibrex Developments. From January 2018 to
April 2023, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Sproutly Canada, Inc. From October 2014 to May 2015, he served as the Chief Financial
Officer of VoiceTrust Inc. From November 2012 to October 2014, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance officer of
Quartz Capital Group Ltd. The Board believes that Mr. Craig Loverock’s vast professional experience, education, and professional
credentials qualify him to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and as a member of the Board’s committees.
William
Caragol was appointed Director on June 30, 2021. From 2018 to the present, Mr. William Caragol has also been Managing Director of Quidem LLC, a corporate
advisory firm. Mr. William Caragol is the Chief Financial Officer of Mainz Biomed, N.V. (NASDAQ: MYNZ) since July of 2021. From November
2021 to September 2025, Mr. William Caragol also served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Iron Horse Acquisitions
Corp. (NASDAQ: IROH). Since November 2023, Mr. William Caragol has also served as a director and Chief Financial Officer of Iron Horse
Acquisition II Corp. (NASDAQ: IRHO). Since November 2023, Mr. William Caragol has also Since July 2023, Mr. William Caragol has also been
on the board of directors and has been Chairman of the audit committee of DeFi Development Corp (NASDAQ: DFDV) and he served on the board
of directors of Greenbox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) from 2021 to April 2023. Mr. William Caragol earned a B.S. in business administration and
accounting from Washington & Lee University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The Board believes
that Mr. William Caragol’s vast experience as a member of several publicly traded companies’ board of directors, his education,
and professional credentials qualify him to serve as a member of the Company’s Board Directors and as a member of the Board’s
committees.
Ambassador
Ned L. Siegel was appointed a director June 30, 2021. Ambassador Siegel is the President of The Siegel Group, a multi-disciplined
international business management advisory firm he founded in 1997 in Boca Raton, Florida, specializing in real estate, energy, utilities,
infrastructure, financial services, oil & gas and cyber & secure technology. Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel has served since 2013 as Of Counsel to the law firm
of Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.. From October 2007 until January 2009, he served as the United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of
The Bahamas. Prior to his Ambassadorship, in 2006, he served with Ambassador John R. Bolton at the United Nations in New York, as the
Senior Advisor to the U.S. Mission and as the United States Representative to the 61st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel served on the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), which
was established to help U.S. businesses invest overseas, fostering economic development in new and emerging markets, complementing the
private sector in managing the risk associated with foreign direct investment and supporting U.S. foreign policy. Appointed by Governor
Jeb Bush, Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel served as a Member of the Board of Directors of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) from 1999-2004. EFI
is the state of Florida’s primary organization promoting statewide economic development through its public-private partnership.
Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel presently serves on the Board of Directors of La Rosa
Holdings Corp. . He also presently serves in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Medical Glove Company, Captis Intelligence, Inc., VisionWave
Holdings, Inc., Potomac International Partners, Parallel Profile, Inc., and Maridose, LLC.
Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel received a B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 1973 and J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law in 1976. In December 2014,
he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
The
Board believes that Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel’s vast professional experience, education, and professional credentials qualify
him to serve as a member of the Company’s Board Directors, and as a member of the Board’s committees.
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Term
of Office
Our
Directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until their resignation
or removal in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our Board of Directors and hold office until removed by the Board
of Directors.
Members
of our advisory board do not have any voting power and serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Family
Relationships
Lorenzo
Rossi and Steven Rossi are father and son. Other than the foregoing, there are no other family relationships between any of our directors
or executive officers.
Involvement
in Legal Proceedings
To
our knowledge, there have been no material legal proceedings that would require disclosure under the federal securities laws that are
material to an evaluation of the ability of our directors or executive officers.
Code
of Business Conduct and Ethics
Our
Board has adopted a written code of business conduct and ethics (“Code”) that applies to our directors, officers and employees,
including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions. One of our investor webpages, https://investors.worksport.com/#reports , displays a current copy of the Code
and all disclosures that are required by law in regard to any amendments to, or waivers from, any provision of the Code.
Insider
Trading Policy
All
officers, directors and employees of, and consultants and contractors to, us or any of our subsidiaries are subject to our Insider Trading
Policy. The Insider Trading Policy prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of any nonpublic information acquired in the workplace and the
misuse of material nonpublic information in the trading of our securities. To ensure compliance with the Insider Trading Policy and applicable
federal and state securities laws, all officers, directors and employees of, and consultants and contractors to, us or any of our subsidiaries
must refrain from the sale or purchase of our securities except in specific designated trading windows or pursuant to 10b5-1 trading
plans that were preapproved. Even during a trading window period, certain insiders, including our named executive officers and directors,
must comply with our designated pre-clearance policy prior to trading in our securities.
Director
Independence and Board Committees
An
“independent director” is defined generally as a director that is not an officer or employee of the Company or its subsidiaries
or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the Company’s Board, would interfere with the director’s
exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Mr. Steven Rossi, Dr. Lorenzo Rossi, Mr. Craig Loverock, Mr.
William Caragol and Mr. Ambassador Ned L. Siegel serve as members of our Board of Directors. Our Board has determined that Mr. Craig Loverock,
Mr. William Caragol and Mr. Ambassador Ned L. Siegel are “independent directors” as defined in The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(“Nasdaq”) listing rules and under Rule 10-A-3(b)(1) of the Exchange Act and applicable SEC rules.
Audit
Committee . We currently have a standing Audit Committee. Under the Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are
required to have at least three members of the Audit Committee, each of whom is required to be independent and financially literate,
with one qualifying as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules. Messrs. Craig Loverock,
William Caragol and Ned L. Siegel serve as members of our Audit Committee. Mr. Craig Loverock serves as the Audit Committee Chairman
and qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under the SEC rules.
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We
have adopted an Audit Committee charter, which details the purpose and principal functions of the Audit Committee, including to:
●
appoint,
compensate, and oversee the work of any registered public accounting firm employed by us;
●
resolve
any disagreements between management and the auditor regarding financial reporting;
●
pre-approve
all auditing and non-audit services;
●
retain
independent counsel, accountants, or others to advise the Audit Committee or assist in the conduct of an investigation;
●
seek
any information it requires from employees – all of whom are directed to cooperate with the Audit Committee’s requests
– or external parties;
●
meet
with our officers, external auditors, or outside counsel, as necessary; and
●
oversee
that management has established and maintained processes to assure our compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and corporate
policies.
Compensation
Committee . We have a standing Compensation Committee. Under the Nasdaq listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required
to have at least two members of the Compensation Committee, all of whom must be independent. Mr. William Caragol, Mr. Craig Loverock and Mr. Ambassador
Ned L. Siegel serve as members of our Compensation Committee. Mr. William Caragol serves as the Compensation Committee Chairman.
We
have adopted a Compensation Committee charter, which details the purpose and responsibility of the Compensation Committee, including
to:
●
discharge
the responsibilities of the Board relating to compensation of our directors, executive officers and key employees;
●
assist
the Board in establishing appropriate incentive compensation and equity-based plans and to administer such plans;
●
oversee
the annual process of evaluation of the performance of our management; and
●
perform
such other duties and responsibilities as enumerated in and consistent with the Compensation Committee’s charter.
The
Compensation Committee’s charter permits the committee to retain or receive advice from a compensation consultant and outlines
certain requirements to ensure the consultant’s independence or certain circumstances under which the consultant need not be independent.
However, as of the date hereof, we have not retained such a consultant.
Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee . We have a standing Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Craig Loverock, Mr. William Caragol and Mr. Ambassador Ned
L. Siegel serve as members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance. Mr. Ambassador Ned L. Siegel serves as the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee Chairman.
We
have adopted a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee charter, which details the purpose and responsibilities of the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee, including to:
●
assist
the Board by identifying qualified candidates for director nominees, and to recommend to the Board of Directors the director nominees
for the next annual meeting of shareholders;
●
lead
the Board in its annual review of its performance;
●
recommend
director nominees to the Board for each committee of the Board; and
●
develop
and recommend to the Board corporate governance guidelines applicable to us.
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Meetings
of the Board of Directors
During
our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Board met from time to time informally and acted by written consent on numerous occasions.
ITEM
11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The
following summary compensation table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid during the years ended December 31, 2025
and 2024 in all capacities for our “named executive officers” which include: (i) all individuals serving as our principal
executive officer or acting in a similar capacity during the last completed fiscal year (“PEO”), regardless of compensation
level; (ii) our two most highly compensated executive officers other than the PEO who were serving as executive officers at the end of
the last completed fiscal year and whose total compensation for the last fiscal year exceeded $100,000; and (iii) up to two additional
individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under (ii), except that the individual was not serving as an executive officer
of the Company at the end of the last completed fiscal year.
Summary
Compensation Table
Name and Position
Fiscal Year
Ended
December 31,
Salary ($)
Stock
Awards ($)
Stock
Options ($)
All Other Compensation
Total ($)
Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer, President (PEO)
2025
302,715 (1)
-
844,750 (3)
150,000 (5)
1,297,465
2024
348,246 (2)
-
10,500 (4)
150,000 (6)
508,746
(1)
Mr. Steven Rossi’s gross salary in 2025 was $300,000, which includes only consulting fees. He also received contributions
towards health, dental, and vision coverage equaling $2,715 in the same year.
(2)
Mr. Steven Rossi’s gross salary in 2024 was $187,000, which includes his base compensation plus an 8% vacation payout per
paycheck. He additionally received $159,527 in consulting fees. He also received contributions towards health, dental, and vision
coverage equaling $1,719 in the same year.
(3)
On April 4, 2025, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi 30,000 nonqualified stock options with a strike price of $3.09 and a fair value of
$2.86 as determined by use of the Black Scholes valuation model. On July 12, 2025, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi 215,000 NQSO stock
options with a strike price of $3.80 and a grant date fair value of $3.53 as determined by use of the Black Scholes valuation
model.
(4) On July
26. 2024, we amended Mr. Steven Rossi’s 2023 5,000 nonqualified stock options with a strike price of $36.10 to a strike price of
$7.04. All other elements of the award were otherwise unchanged. Management determined the incremental fair value of the
modification using Black Scholes.
(5) On
February 12, 2026, the Board approved the issuance of a $150,000 cash bonus to Mr. Steven Rossi for his exemplary performance in
2025 pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, dated July 23, 2024.
(6) On
February 14, 2025, the Board approved a bonus of $150,000 payable in cash to Mr. Steven Rossi for his achievements in leading and
delivering outstanding results in 2024, pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement, dated July 23, 2024.
Steven
Rossi Employment and Consulting Arrangements
The
Company previously entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Steven Rossi, its Chief Executive Officer, effective May 10, 2021
(the “Employment Agreement”), which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
May 12, 2021. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Steven Rossi served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and
received an annual base salary of $300,000 and was eligible to receive an annual bonus equal to 50% of his base salary, subject to
the achievement of performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
The
Employment Agreement had an initial term of five years commencing May 10, 2021, with automatic three-year renewal terms thereafter unless
either party provided written notice of non-renewal at least 90 days prior to the applicable renewal date. The agreement also contained
customary provisions relating to severance upon certain qualifying terminations, change in control benefits, indemnification, clawback
and definitions of “Cause” and “Good Reason.”
On
July 23, 2024, the Company terminated the Employment Agreement and entered into a consulting agreement with Steven Rossi and 2230164
Ontario Inc., an Ontario corporation owned by Mr. Steven Rossi (the “Consultant”) (the “Consulting
Agreement”), which replaced the Employment Agreement in its entirety. The Consulting Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2024.
Pursuant
to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Steven Rossi continues to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer and President, with services provided through the Consultant. The Consulting Agreement commenced on July 23, 2024 and continues
until terminated in accordance with its terms. Because the Consultant is wholly owned by Mr. Steven Rossi, payments made to the Consultant
under the Consulting Agreement are treated as compensation to Mr. Steven Rossi for purposes of the Company’s executive compensation
disclosure.
Under
the Consulting Agreement, the Consultant receives annual base fees of $300,000 and is eligible to earn an annual incentive bonus equal
to 50% of the base fees based on performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors,
when constituted.
In
connection with the Consulting Agreement, the Company granted the Consultant or Mr. Steven Rossi a non-qualified stock option to
purchase 350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $7.042 per share. The option vests in equal quarterly installments
over a five-year period and expires on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the Consultant’s continued
service with the Company. In the event of a change in control of the Company, the option will vest in full.
The
Consulting Agreement may be terminated by the Company with or without cause or by the Consultant with or without good reason and contains
customary provisions relating to change in control benefits, clawback and indemnification.
Mr.
Steven Rossi provided services to the Company pursuant to the Consulting Agreement throughout the fiscal year ended December 31,
2025. The foregoing description of the Consulting Agreement is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full
text of the Consulting Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 26,
2024.
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The
table below sets forth the outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2025.
OUTSTANDING
EQUITY AWARDS AT DECEMBER 31, 2025
Option Awards
Stock Awards
Name
Number of securities underlying exercised options (#)
Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) exercisable
Equity incentive plan awards: Number of securities underlying unexercised unearned options (#)
Option exercise price ($)
Option expiration date
Number of shares or units of stock that have not vested (#)
Market value of shares of units of stock that have not vested ($)
Steven Rossi, CEO & Pres. (PEO)
-
188,750 (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
491,250 (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
-
-
(1)
On
August 6, 2021, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi an incentive stock option to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock for $55.00 per share
under the Worksport Ltd. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The option vests 100% on the grant date. The expiration date of the option is
August 6, 2026. During the year ended December 31, 2024, this stock option’s strike price was updated to $7.042.
(2)
On
May 1, 2023, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi a non-qualified stock option to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock for $17.40 per
share. Vesting is based upon the achievement of either the Company’s Market Capitalization or the Company’s Share Price.
The grant vests in ten tranches. The first tranche vests once the Company either maintains a volume weighted average price of $20.00
or more for 10 consecutive trading days or reaches a market capitalization of $38,000,000, and an additional tranche representing
10% of the option grant vests for each dollar by which the volume weighted average price increases or for each additional
$17,000,000 in which the Company’s market capitalization increases. 20% of the stock option has vested. The expiration date of
the option is May 1, 2033. During the year ended December 31, 2024, this stock option’s strike price was updated to
$7.042.
(3)
On
July 21, 2023, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi a non-qualified stock option to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock for $36.10 per
share under the Worksport Ltd. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The option vests 50% on the first annual anniversary of the grant date,
and the other 50% vests on the second annual anniversary of the grant date. The expiration date of the option is July 21, 2028.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, this stock option’s strike price was updated to $7.042.
(4)
On
October 31, 2023, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi an incentive stock option to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock for $14.40 per
share. Vesting is based upon the achievement of revenue-based milestones. The first tranche represents 20% of the option vests upon
the achieving of an annual run rate revenue of $10,000,000 as measured by $2,500,000 of quarterly revenue, and an additional 20%
vests for each $10,000,000 increase in annual run rates, each represented by an additional $2,500,000 of quarterly revenue. 40% of
the stock option has vested. The expiration date of the option is October 31, 2033. During the year ended December 31, 2024, this
stock option’s strike price was updated to $7.042.
(5)
On April 4, 2025, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi a
non-qualified stock option to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock for $3.09 per share under the Worksport Ltd 2022 Equity
Incentive Plan. The option vests 12.5% every three months beginning October 31, 2025. 12.5% of the stock option has vested. The
expiration date of the option is April 3, 2035.
(6)
On July 12, 2025, we granted Mr. Steven Rossi a
non-qualified stock option to purchase 215,000 shares of common stock for $3.89 per share. The option vests 50% on the first
anniversary of the grant date, and the other 50% vests on the second annual anniversary of the grant date. The expiration date of
the option is July 12, 2035.
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Equity
Incentive Plans
2015
Equity Incentive Plan
In
July 2015, our Board and shareholders adopted the Worksport Ltd. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), effective
as of July 5, 2015. The 2015 Plan provides for the grant of the following types of stock awards: (i) incentive stock options, (ii) nonstatutory
stock options, (iii) stock appreciation rights, (iv) restricted stock awards, (v) restricted stock unit awards and (vi) other stock awards.
The 2015 Plan is intended to help us secure and retain the services of eligible award recipients, provide incentives for such persons
to exert maximum efforts for our success and that of any affiliate and provide a means by which the eligible recipients may benefit from
increases in value of our common stock. The Board reserved 50,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the grant of awards under the
2015 Plan. As of December 31, 2025, 2,000 shares of common stock remain available under the 2015 Plan.
2021
Equity Incentive Plan
On
March 31, 2021, our Board and shareholders adopted the Worksport Ltd. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021
Plan provides for the grant of the following types of stock awards: (i) incentive stock options, (ii) nonstatutory stock options, (iii)
stock appreciation rights, (iv) restricted stock awards, (v) restricted stock unit awards and (vi) other stock awards. The 2021 Plan
is intended to help us secure and retain the services of eligible award recipients, provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum
efforts for our success and that of any affiliate and provide a means by which the eligible recipients may benefit from increases in
value of our common stock. The Board reserved 125,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the grant of awards under the 2021 Plan. As
of December 31, 2025, 1,000 shares of common stock were available under the 2021 Plan.
2022
Equity Incentive Plan
In September 2022 and November 2022, our Board
and shareholders, respectively, approved and adopted the Worksport Ltd. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”). The
2022 Plan authorizes the grant of the following types of stock awards: (i) incentive stock options, (ii) nonstatutory stock options, (iii)
stock appreciation rights, (iv) restricted stock awards, (v) restricted stock units, (vi) performance units, (vii) performance shares
and (vii) other awards as the administrator may determine. The 2022 Plan is to be administered by the Board, the Compensation Committee
or any other committee appointed by the Board. The 2022 Plan is intended to (i) attract and retain the best available personnel for positions
of substantial responsibility, (ii) provide incentives to individuals who perform services for us and (iii) promote the success of our
business. The 2022 Plan also contains an “evergreen formula” pursuant to which the number of shares of common stock available
for issuance under the 2022 Plan will automatically increase on January 1 of each calendar year during the term of the 2022 Plan, beginning
with the calendar year 2023, by an amount of shares of common stock so that the total amount of common stock available under the 2022
Plan is equal to 15% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31 st of the prior calendar year
minus the total number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2015 Plan and 2021 Plan. In December 2025, the evergreen
formula was modified to equity 18% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31 st of the prior
calendar year. As of December 31, 2024, 27,909 shares of common stock were available under the 2022 Plan. The number of shares of common
stock authorized under the 2022 Plan as of January 1, 2025, was 303,311. As of December 31, 2025, 27,909 shares of common stock were available
under the 2022 Plan. The number of shares of common stock authorized under the 2022 Plan as of January 1, 2025, was 428,431. As of December
31, 2025, 20,158 shares of common stock were available under the 2022 Plan. The number of shares of common stock authorized under the
2022 Plan as of January 1, 2026, was 1,592,640.
Term
The
2022 Plan shall be in effect upon the adoption by the Board and remain in effect until the 10 th anniversary of the date the
Board approves and adopts the 2022 Plan, unless terminated earlier by the Board.
Lapsed
Awards
If
awards are surrendered, terminated, or expire without being exercised in whole or in part, new awards may be granted covering the shares
of common stock not issued under such lapsed awards, subject to any restrictions that may be imposed by the Code.
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Adjustment
in Shares of Common Stock
In
the event that any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, shares, other securities, or other property), recapitalization,
stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of
shares or other securities of the Company, or other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the shares occurs, the
administrator, in order to prevent diminution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under
the 2022 Plan, will adjust the number and class of shares that may be delivered under the 2022 Plan and/or the number, class, and price
of shares covered by each outstanding award, and the numerical share limits therein.
Non-Transferability
Unless
determined otherwise by the administrator, an award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in
any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the participant,
only by the participant. If the administrator makes an award transferable, such award may only be transferred (i) by will, (ii) by the
laws of descent and distribution, (iii) to a revocable trust or (iv) as permitted by Rule 701 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the “Securities Act”).
Limitation
on Number of Shares Subject to Awards
The
maximum aggregate amount of cash that may be paid in cash during any calendar year (measured from the date of any payment) with respect
to one or more awards payable in cash is $100,000.
Amendments
to the 2022 Plan
The
administrator may at any time amend, alter, suspend, or terminate the 2022 Plan. We will obtain shareholder approval of any 2022 Plan
amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with applicable laws. No amendment, alteration, suspension, or termination
of the 2022 Plan will impair the rights of any participant, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the participant and the administrator,
in which case such an agreement must be in writing and signed by the participant and the Company. Termination of the 2022 Plan will not
affect the administrator’s ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to awards granted under the 2022
Plan prior to the date of such termination.
Options
Exercise
Price
The
per share exercise price for the shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an option will be determined by the administrator but will
be no less than 100% of the fair market value per share on the date of grant. In addition, in the case of an incentive stock option granted
to an employee who, at the time the incentive stock option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of our stock or any parent or subsidiary, the per share exercise price will be no less than 110% of the fair market value per
share on the date of grant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, options may be granted with a per share exercise price of less than 100% of
the fair market value per share on the date of grant pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section
424(a) of the Code.
Grant
of Options
Each
option will be designated in the award agreement as either an incentive stock option or a non-qualified stock option. However, notwithstanding
such designation, to the extent that the aggregate fair market value of the shares with respect to which incentive stock options are
exercisable for the first time by the participant during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any parent or subsidiary)
exceeds $100,000, such options will be treated as non-qualified stock options. Incentive stock options will be taken into account in
the order in which they were granted. The fair market value of the shares will be determined as of the time the option with respect to
such shares is granted.
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Exercise
of Option
Any
option granted hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the 2022 Plan and at such times and under such conditions as determined
by the administrator and set forth in the award agreement. An option may not be exercised for a fraction of a share. An option will be
deemed exercised when we receive: (i) notice of exercise (in such form as the administrator specifies from time to time) from the person
entitled to exercise the option, and (ii) full payment for the shares with respect to which the option is exercised (together with any
applicable withholding taxes).
Effect
of Termination of Employment or Death or Disability
If
a participant ceases to be a service provider, other than upon the participant’s termination as the result of the participant’s
death or disability, the participant may exercise his, her, or its option within such period of time as is specified in the award agreement
to the extent that the option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such option
as set forth in the award agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the award agreement, the option will remain exercisable for
three months following the participant’s termination. Unless otherwise provided by the administrator, if on the date of termination
the participant is not vested as to his, her, or its entire option, the shares covered by the unvested portion of the option will revert
to the 2022 Plan. If after termination the participant does not exercise his, her, or its option within the time specified by the administrator,
the option will terminate, and the shares covered by such option will revert to the 2022 Plan.
If
a participant ceases to be a service provider as a result of the participant’s disability, the participant may exercise his or
her option within such period of time as is specified in the award agreement to the extent the option is vested on the date of termination
(but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such option as set forth in the award agreement). In the absence of a specified
time in the award agreement, the option will remain exercisable for six (6) months following the participant’s termination. Unless
otherwise provided by the administrator, if on the date of termination the participant is not vested as to his or her entire option,
the shares covered by the unvested portion of the option will revert to the 2022 Plan. If after termination the participant does not
exercise his or her option within the time specified herein, the option will terminate, and the shares covered by such option will revert
to the 2022 Plan.
If
a participant dies while a service provider, the option may be exercised within such period of time as is specified in the award agreement
to the extent that the option is vested on the date of death (but in no event may the option be exercised later than the expiration of
the term of such option as set forth in the award agreement), by the participant’s designated beneficiary, provided such beneficiary
has been designated prior to participant’s death in a form acceptable to the administrator. If no such beneficiary has been designated
by the participant, then such option may be exercised by the personal representative of the participant’s estate or by the person(s)
to whom the option is transferred pursuant to the participant’s will or in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution.
In the absence of a specified time in the award agreement, the option will remain exercisable for six (6) months following participant’s
death. Unless otherwise provided by the administrator, if at the time of death participant is not vested as to his or her entire option,
the shares covered by the unvested portion of the option will continue to vest in accordance with the award agreement. If the option
is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the option will terminate, and the shares covered by such option will revert to
the 2022 Plan.
Change
of Control
In
the event of a merger of the Company with or into another corporation or other entity or a change in control, each outstanding option
will be treated as the administrator determines without a participant’s consent.
Stock
Appreciation Rights
Grant
of Stock Appreciation Rights
Subject
to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Plan, a stock appreciation right may be granted to service providers at any time and from time
to time as will be determined by the administrator, in its sole discretion.
Number
of Shares
The
administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of stock appreciation rights granted to any participant.
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Exercise
Price and Other Terms
The
administrator, subject to the provisions of the 2022 Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of stock
appreciation rights granted under the 2022 Plan; provided, however, that the exercise price will be not less than 100% of the fair
market value of a share on the date of grant.
Agreement,
Expiration, and Payment
Each
stock appreciation right grant will be evidenced by an award agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the stock appreciation
right, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.
A stock appreciation right granted under the 2022 Plan will expire upon the date determined by the administrator, in its sole discretion,
and set forth in the award agreement; provided, however, that the term will be no more than 10 years from the date of grant thereof.
Upon exercise of a stock appreciation right, a participant will be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined
by multiplying: (i) the difference between the fair market value of a share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; times
(ii) the number of shares with respect to which the stock appreciation right is exercised. At the discretion of the administrator,
the payment upon stock appreciation right exercise may be in cash, in shares of equivalent value, or in some combination thereof.
Restricted
Stock
Grant
of Restricted Stock
Subject
to the terms and provisions of the 2022 Plan, the administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant shares of restricted stock
to service providers in such amounts as the administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.
Agreement
Each
award of restricted stock will be evidenced by an award agreement that will specify the period of restriction, the number of shares granted,
and such other terms and conditions as the administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Unless the administrator determines
otherwise, the Company as escrow agent will hold shares of restricted stock until the restrictions on such shares have lapsed.
Transferability
Except
as provided otherwise in the 2022 Plan, shares of restricted stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated
or hypothecated until the end of the applicable period of restriction. The administrator, in its sole discretion, may impose such other
restrictions on shares of restricted stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate.
Voting
Rights
During
the period of restriction, service providers holding shares of restricted stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with
respect to those shares, unless the administrator determines otherwise.
Dividends,
Other Distributions, and Return
During
the period of restriction, service providers holding shares of restricted stock will be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions
paid with respect to such shares unless otherwise provided in the award agreement. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in
shares, the shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the shares of restricted stock with
respect to which they were paid. On the date set forth in the award agreement, the restricted stock for which restrictions have not lapsed
will revert to the Company and again will become available for grant under the 2022 Plan.
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Restricted
Stock Units
Grant
of Restricted Stock Units
Restricted
stock units may be granted at any time and from time to time as determined by the administrator. Each restricted stock unit grant will
be evidenced by an award agreement that will specify such other terms and conditions as the administrator, in its sole discretion, will
determine, including all terms, conditions, and restrictions related to the grant, the number of restricted stock units and the form
of payout, which may be left to the discretion of the administrator.
Vesting
Criteria and Other Terms
The
administrator will set vesting criteria in its discretion, which, depending on the extent to which the criteria are met, will determine
the number of restricted stock units that will be paid out to the participant. After the grant of restricted stock units, the administrator,
in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any restrictions for such restricted stock units. Each award of restricted stock units will
be evidenced by an award agreement that will specify the vesting criteria, and such other terms and conditions as the administrator,
in its sole discretion will determine. The administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions will lapse
or be removed. Upon meeting the applicable vesting criteria, the participant will be entitled to receive a payout as specified in the
award agreement. On the date set forth in the award agreement, all unearned restricted stock units will be forfeited to us.
Performance
Units and Performance Shares
Grant
of Performance Units/Shares
Performance
units and performance shares may be granted to service providers at any time and from time to time, as will be determined by the administrator,
in its sole discretion. The administrator will have complete discretion in determining the number of performance units/shares granted
to each participant.
Value
of Performance Units/Shares
Each
performance unit will have an initial value that is established by the administrator on or before the date of grant. Each performance
share will have an initial value equal to the fair market value of a share on the date of grant.
Performance
Objections and Other Terms
The
administrator will set performance objectives or other vesting provisions. The administrator may set vesting criteria based upon the
achievement of Company-wide, business unit, or individual goals (including, but not limited to, continued employment), or any other basis
determined by the administrator in its discretion. Each award of performance units/shares will be evidenced by an award agreement that
will specify the performance period, and such other terms and conditions as the administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.
After the applicable performance period has ended, the holder of performance units/shares will be entitled to receive a payout of the
number of performance units/shares earned by the participant over the performance period, to be determined as a function of the extent
to which the corresponding performance objectives or other vesting provisions have been achieved. After the grant of a performance unit/share,
the administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance objectives or other vesting provisions for such performance
unit/share. On the date set forth in the award agreement, all unearned or unvested performance units/shares will be forfeited to the
Company, and again will be available for grant under the 2022 Plan.
Compensation
of Directors
Directors
are permitted to receive fixed fees and other compensation for their services as directors. The Board has the authority to fix the compensation
of directors.
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During
2025, Steven Rossi, Lorenzo Rossi, Craig Loverock, Bill Caragol, and Ned L. Siegel were compensated for their services.
Director
Compensation (1)
As
of December 31, 2025
Name
Fees
Earned
or Paid
in Cash
($)
Stock
Awards
($)
Option
Awards
($)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
All
Other
Compensation
($)
Total
($)
Craig Loverock
46,343 (1)
-
20,020 (4)
35,300 (5)
-
101,663
William Caragol
75,000
-
20,020 (4)
176,500 (5)
-
271,520
Ned L. Siegel
70,000
-
20,020 (4)
35,300 (5)
-
125,320
Lorenzo Rossi
70,000 (2)
-
59,500 (3)
35,300 (5)
-
164,800
(1) Payments were made in CAD and converted to
USD using the 2025 average rate of 0.7154.
(2) Dr. Lorenzo Rossi’s fees earned in 2025 was $70,000 ($97,847 CAD).
The payments were made in CAD and converted to USD using the 2025 average exchange rate of 0.7154.
(3) On March 7, 2025, we granted Dr. Lorenzo Rossi a non-qualified stock option
to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan at a strike price of $5.95 and a fair value of $5.95 as
determined by use of the Black Scholes valuation model. The option expires on March 7, 2035.
(4) On April 4, 2025, we granted each independent director a non-qualified stock
option to purchase 7,000 shares of common stock under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan at a strike price of $3.09 and a fair value of $2.86
as determined by use of the Black Scholes valuation model. The options expire on April 4, 2035. Under these same terms, we granted Mr.
Steven Rossi a non-qualified stock option to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock.
(5) On July 12, 2025, we granted Mr. Craig Loverock, Mr. Ambassador Ned Siegel,
and Dr. Lorenzo Rossi non-qualified stock options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $3.89 per share and a
fair value of $3.53 as determined by use of the Black Scholes valuation model. The options expire on July 12, 2035. Under these same terms,
we granted Mr. William Caragol and Mr. Steven Rossi non-qualified stock options to purchase 50,000 and 215,000 shares of common stock,
respectively.
Clawback
Policy
On
October 2, 2023, our Board adopted an executive compensation recoupment policy consistent with the requirements of the Exchange Act Rule
10D-1 and the Nasdaq listing standards thereunder, to help ensure that incentive compensation is paid based on accurate financial and
operating data, and the correct calculation of performance against incentive targets. Our policy addresses recoupment of amounts from
performance-based awards paid to all corporate officers, including awards under our equity incentive plans, in the event of a financial
restatement to the extent that the payout for such awards would have been less, or in the event of fraud, or intentional, willful or
gross misconduct that contributed to the need for a financial restatement.
Policies
and Practices for Granting Certain Equity Awards
Our
policies and practices regarding the granting of equity awards are carefully designed to ensure compliance with applicable securities
laws and to maintain the integrity of our executive compensation program. The Compensation Committee is responsible for the timing and
terms of equity awards to executives and other eligible employees.
The
timing of equity award grants is determined with consideration to a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the achievement
of pre-established performance targets, market conditions and internal milestones. The Company does not follow a predetermined schedule
for the granting of equity awards; instead, each grant is considered on a case-by-case basis to align with the Company’s strategic
objectives and to ensure the competitiveness of our compensation packages.
In
determining the timing and terms of an equity award, the Board or the Compensation Committee may consider material nonpublic information
to ensure that such grants are made in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Board’s or the Compensation Committee’s
procedures to prevent the improper use of material nonpublic information in connection with the granting of equity awards include oversight
by legal counsel and, where appropriate, delaying the grant of equity awards until the public disclosure of such material nonpublic information.
The
Company is committed to maintaining transparency in its executive compensation practices and to making equity awards in a manner that
is not influenced by the timing of the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive
compensation. The Company regularly reviews its policies and practices related to equity awards to ensure they meet the evolving standards
of corporate governance and continue to serve the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
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ITEM
12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The
following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of the date of this report by
(a) each shareholder who is known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock, (b) directors, (c) our executive officers,
and (d) all executive officers and directors as a group. Beneficial ownership is determined according to the SEC rules, and generally
means that person has beneficial ownership of a security if he or she possesses sole or shared voting or investment power of that security
and includes options, warrants and other securities convertible or exercisable into shares of common stock, provided that such securities
are currently exercisable or convertible within 60 days of March 26, 2026. Each director or officer, as the case may be, has furnished
us with information with respect to their beneficial ownership. Except as otherwise indicated, all persons listed below have (i) sole
voting power and investment power with respect to their common stock, except to the extent that authority is shared by spouses under
applicable law, and (ii) record and beneficial ownership with respect to their common stock.
Name
and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)
Number
of
Shares of
Common Stock
Beneficially
Owned
Percentage
of
Common Stock
Beneficially
Owned (2)
Directors
and Executive Officers:
Steven Rossi —CEO,
President, and Chairman
628,838 (3)
5.30 %
Michael Johnston —CFO
-
0.00 %
Lorenzo Rossi —Director
38,750 (4)
0.33 %
Craig Loverock —Director
19,563 (5)
0.16 %
William Caragol —Director
19,563 (6)
0.16 %
Ned L. Siegel —Director
19,563 (7)
0.16 %
All officers
and directors as a group (6 persons)
726,277
6.12 %
5%+ Shareholders:
*Less
than 1%.
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each person is c/o Worksport Ltd., 2500 N America Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224.
(2)
Based on 11,885,519 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 26, 2026.
(3)
Includes (i) 10,000 shares of common stock
issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $7.042 per share until August 6, 2026, (ii) 5,000 shares of common stock issuable
upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $7.042 per share until July 21, 2028, (iii) 350,000 of issuable stock upon the completion
of milestones; 70,000 of these stock options have vested while the remaining 280,000 stock options are deemed unlikely to vest in the
near future, and (iv) 11,250 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $3.09 per share until April
4, 2035. Mr. Steven Rossi also owns 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock - entitling him to 51% of the voting power of the corporation.
Mr. Steven Rossi holds 252,588 shares with our transfer agent - 3,333 of which he purchased on November 19, 2024 .
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(4)
Includes (i) 5,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $5.95 per share
until March 7, 2035, (ii) 3,750 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $3.89 per share until
July 12, 2035, and (iii) 30,000 of issuable stock upon the completion of milestones; 7,500 of these performance stock units have vested
while the remaining 22,500 are deemed unlikely to vest in the near future.
(5)
Includes (i) 1,500 shares of restricted shares of common stock granted on September 6, 2021 and that vested on September
6, 2021, (ii) 1,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $55.00 per share until July 23,
2026, (iii) 1,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $36.10 per share until July 21, 2028,
(iv) 3,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $25.10 per share until December 29, 2026,
(v) 8,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $16.60 per share until January 30, 2033, and
(vi) 2,625 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $7.042 per share until July 23, 2034. All
of these stock options have been subsequently repriced to $7.042 per share,
(6) Includes
(i) 1,500 shares of restricted shares of common stock granted on September 6, 2021 and that vested on September 6, 2021, (ii) 1,500
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $55.00 per share until August 6, 2026, (iii) 750
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $36.10 per share until July 21, 2028, (iv) 3,000
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $25.10 per share until December 29, 2026, (v)
8,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $16.60 per share until January 30, 2033,
(vi) 2,188 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $7.042 per share until July 23, 2034,
and (vii) 2,625 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $3.09 per share until April 4,
2035. Stock options (ii) – (v) have been subsequently repriced to $7.042 per share.
(7) Includes (i) 1,500 shares of restricted shares of common stock granted on September 6, 2021 and that vested on
September 6, 2021, (ii) 1,500 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $55.00 per share until
August 6, 2026, (iii) 750 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $36.10 per share until July
21, 2028, (iv) 3,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $25.10 per share until December
29, 2026, (v) 8,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $16.60 per share until January 30,
2033, (vi) 2,188 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $7.042 per share until July 23, 2034,
and (vii) 2,625 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of vested options at a price of $3.09 per share until April 4, 2035.
Stock options (ii) – (v) have been subsequently repriced to $7.042 per share.
Securities
Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Equity
Compensation Plan Information
(As
of December 31, 2025)
Plan Category:
Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights:
Weighted
average
exercise price of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights:
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future
issuance:
2015 Equity Incentive Plan:
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
50,000
$ 7.042
2,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
-
-
-
Total
50,000
$ 7.042
2,000
2021 Equity Incentive Plan:
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
124,000
$ 7.042
1,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
-
$ -
-
Total
124,000
7.042
1,000
2022 Equity Incentive Plan: (1)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
428,431
$ 5.31
20,158
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
-
-
-
Total
428,431
$ 5.31
20,158
Total
602,431
$ 5.82
23,158
(1)
The 2022 Plan also contains an “evergreen formula” pursuant
to which the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2022 Plan will automatically increase on January 1 st
of each calendar year during the term of the 2022 Plan, beginning with the calendar year 2023, by an amount of shares of common
stock so that the total amount of common stock available under the 2022 Plan is equal to 15% of the total number of shares of common stock
outstanding on December 31 st of the prior calendar year minus the total number of shares reserved and available for issuance
under the 2015 Plan and 2021 Plan. During December 2025, the board approved an increase to the allocation percentage under the 2022 Plan
to 18%. The number of shares of common stock authorized under the 2022 Plan as of January 1, 2026 was 1,572,640.
Changes
in Control
There
are no arrangements, to our knowledge, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at
a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company.
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ITEM
13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The
following is a summary of transactions entered since January 1, 2022 to which we have been a party in which the amount involved exceeded
or will exceed $ 120,000 (or, if less, 1% of the average of our total assets amounts as of December 31, 2025), and in which any
of our directors, executive officers or, to our knowledge, beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock or any member of the
immediate family of any of the foregoing persons had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity and other
compensation, termination, change in control and other arrangements, which are described under “Executive and Director Compensation.”
We also describe below certain other transactions with our directors, executive officers and stockholders.
Forbes
Anderson Limited, an accounting firm based in Ontario, Canada and managed by Worksport’s Chief Financial Officer, Michael
Johnston, received $34,399 ($48,000 CAD) based on the 2025 average exchange rate for services rendered within the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2025.
The
Company has entered into a consulting agreement with Steven Rossi and 2230164 Ontario Inc., an Ontario corporation owned by Mr. Steven Rossi, pursuant to which Mr. Steven Rossi continues to serve
as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President through such entity. Payments under the consulting agreement are made to
the consulting entity owned by Mr. Steven Rossi and are treated as compensation to Mr. Steven Rossi for purposes of the Company’s
executive compensation disclosure.
For
a description of the material terms of the consulting agreement, see “Executive Compensation — Steven Rossi Employment and
Consulting Arrangements.” During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company paid aggregate consulting fees of $300,000
to 2230164 Ontario Inc. pursuant to the consulting agreement.
Lorenzo
Rossi, the father of Steven Rossi, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s
subsidiary, Terravis Energy. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Lorenzo
Rossi received total compensation of approximately $186,000 in connection with his services to Terravis Energy. Mr. Steven Rossi does
not participate in decisions regarding the compensation of his father. The compensation of Lorenzo Rossi is determined by the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors, and Steven Rossi does not participate in decisions regarding such compensation.
Controlling
Persons
Steven
Rossi, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, owns 100 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, representing
all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the Certificate of Designations governing the Series A
Preferred Stock, the Series A Preferred Stock votes together with the Company’s common stock on all matters submitted to a
vote of stockholders, unless otherwise prohibited by law, and possesses voting power equal to 51% of the aggregate voting power of
the Company’s outstanding voting securities. As a result, Mr. Steven Rossi has the ability to control the outcome of matters
submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders.
Related
Person Transaction Policy
Under
our policy, if a transaction has been identified as a related person transaction, including any transaction that was not a related person
transaction when originally consummated or any transaction that was not initially identified as a related person transaction prior to
consummation, our management must present information regarding the related person transaction to our Audit Committee, or, if Audit Committee
approval would be inappropriate, to another independent body of our Board, for review, consideration and approval or ratification. The
presentation must include a description of, among other things, the material facts, the interests, direct and indirect, of the related
persons, the benefits to us of the transaction and whether the transaction is on terms that are comparable to the terms available to
or from, as the case may be, an unrelated third party or to or from employees generally. Under the policy, we will collect information
that we deem reasonably necessary from each director, executive officer and, to the extent feasible, significant shareholder to enable
us to identify any existing or potential related person transactions and to effectuate the terms of the policy. In addition, under our
code of business conduct and ethics, our employees and directors will have an affirmative responsibility to disclose any transaction
or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest. In considering related person transactions,
our Audit Committee, or other independent body of our Board, will take into account the relevant available facts and circumstances including,
but not limited to:
●
the
risks, costs and benefits to us;
●
the
impact on a director’s independence in the event that the related person is a director, immediate family member of a director
or an entity with which a director is affiliated;
●
the
availability of other sources for comparable services or products; and
●
the
terms available to or from, as the case may be, unrelated third parties or to or from employees, generally.
The
policy requires that, in determining whether to approve, ratify or reject a related person transaction, our Audit Committee, or other
independent body of our Board of Directors, must consider, in light of known circumstances, whether the transaction is in, or is not
inconsistent with, our best interests and those of our shareholders, as our Audit Committee, or other independent body of our Board,
determines in the good faith exercise of its discretion.
ITEM
14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
On
November 18, 2022, we appointed Lumsden & McCormick, LLP to serve as our independent auditor. We incurred
fees from Lumsden & McCormick, LLP for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, as discussed below:
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
2025
2024
Audit Fees
$ 182,000
$ 110,000
Audit-Related Fees (1)
$ -
$ 19,300
Tax Fees
$ 53,000
$ 22,000
All Other Fees
$ -
$ 36,000
Total
$ 235,000
$ 187,300
(1)
Fees incurred in conjunction with consents for various registration statements
filed during 2024; Included in Audit Fees in 2025.
Audit
fees consist of fees related to professional services rendered in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements. All other
fees relate to professional services rendered in connection with the review of the quarterly financial statements.
Our
policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services performed by the independent accountants. These services may include
audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Under our Audit Committee’s policy, pre-approval is generally
provided for particular services or categories of services, including planned services, project-based services and routine consultations.
In addition, the Audit Committee may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis. Our Audit Committee approved all services
that our independent accountants provided to us in the past two fiscal years.
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PART
IV
ITEM
15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The
following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
Exhibit No.:
Description:
Previously
Filed and Incorporated by Reference Herein:
Exhibit Number:
1.1
At the Market Offering Agreement, dated September 30, 2022, by and between the Company and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC.
Form
S-3 (333-267696) filed September 30, 2022
1.1
1.2
Amendment, dated November 14, 2025, to the At the Market Offering Agreement, dated September 30, 2022, by and between the Company and H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
Form
S-3 (File No. 333-291582) filed November 14, 2025
1.2
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Worksport Ltd. filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on May 7, 2021
Form
S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed May 14, 2021
3.1
3.1.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on March 20, 2019
Form
S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed May 14, 2021
3.1.1
3.1.2
Series B Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on May 18, 2020
Form
S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed May 14, 2021
3.1.2
3.1.3
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on May 7, 2020
Form
S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed May 14, 2021
3.1.3
3.1.4
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation filed May 21, 2021 effecting the 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split
Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed July 8, 2021
3.1.4
3.1.5
Certificate of Change to the Articles of Incorporation of Worksport Ltd., filed on March 14, 2025 to effect a 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split of outstanding and authorized common stock
Form
8-K filed March 21, 2025
3.1
3.1.6
*
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective March 19, 2025
3.1.7
Certificate of Designation of 8% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
Form
8-K filed June 18, 2025
3.1
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws
Form
8-K, filed October 28, 2021
3.1
3.3
Articles of Merger of TMAN Global.com, Inc. and Franchise Holdings International, Inc.
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 filed May 13, 2019
3.1
4.1
Form of Representative Warrant
Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed July 16, 2021
4.2
4.2
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant used in 2021 Private Placement
Amendment
No. 2 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed July 16, 2021
4.3
4.3
Form of Pre-Funded Warrant, dated November 2, 2023
Form
8-K filed November 3, 2023
4.1
75
Exhibit No.:
Description:
Previously
Filed and Incorporated by Reference Herein:
Exhibit Number:
4.4
Form of Warrant, dated November 2, 2023
Form
8-K filed November 3, 2023
4.2
4.5
Form of Pre-Funded Warrant, dated March 20, 2024
Form
8-K filed March 20, 2024
4.1
4.6
Form of Warrant, dated March 20, 2024
Form
8-K filed March 20, 2024
4.2
4.7
Form of Inducement Warrant, dated March 3, 2025
Form
8-K filed February 28, 2025
4.1
4.8
Form of Inducement Warrant, dated December 12, 2025
Form
8-K filed December 11, 2025
4.1
4.9
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant
Form
8-K filed June 18, 2025
10.3
4.10
Description of Registrant’s Securities
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed March 31, 2023
4.1
10.1
Patent License Agreement, dated November 26, 2014
Form
8-K filed December 17, 2014
10.2
10.2†
Employment Agreement, dated May 10, 2021, between Worksport Ltd. and Steven Rossi
Form
8-K filed May 12, 2021
10.1
10.3†
Worksport Ltd. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed July 8, 2021
10.15
10.4
Lease Agreement, dated April 16, 2021, between Worksport Ltd. and Majorcon Holdings, Inc. re 7299 East Danbro Crescent
Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-256142) filed July 8, 2021
10.16
10.5†
Worksport Ltd. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed March 31, 2023
10.20
10.6†
Worksport Ltd. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed March 31, 2023
10.21
10.7†
Performance Stock Unit award, dated November 11, 2022, to Steven Rossi
Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 filed November 14, 2022
10.1
10.8†
Performance Stock Unit award, dated November 11, 2022, to Lorenzo Rossi
Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 filed November 14, 2022
10.2
10.9†
Restricted Stock Award, dated November 11, 2022, to Steven Rossi
Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 filed November 14, 2022
10.3
10.10
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 31, 2023
Form
8-K filed November 3, 2023
10.1
10.11
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated March 18, 2024
Form
8-K filed March 20, 2024
10.1
10.12
Loan Agreement dated as of May 4, 2022, by and between the Company and Northeast Bank
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed March 28, 2024
10.29
10.13†
Consulting Agreement dated as of July 23, 2024, by and between the Company and Steven Rossi
Form
8-K filed July 26, 2024
10.1
10.14
Credit and Security Agreement dated September 4, 2024, between Worksport USA Operations Corporation and Loeb Term Solutions LLC
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.1
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Exhibit No.:
Description:
Previously
Filed and Incorporated by Reference Herein:
Exhibit Number:
10.15
Term Promissory Note, dated September 4, 2024, by Worksport USA Operations Corporation to the benefit of Loeb Term Solutions LLC
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.2
10.16
Guaranty dated September 4, 2024 by Worksport Ltd.
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.3
10.17
Guaranty dated September 4, 2024 by Worksport New York Operations Limited
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.4
10.18
Security Agreement dated September 4, 2024 by Worksport USA Operations Corporation
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.5
10.19
Security Agreement dated September 4, 2024 by Worksport Ltd.
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.6
10.20
Security Agreement dated September 4, 2024 by Worksport New York Operations Limited.
Form
8-K filed September 10, 2024
10.7
10.21
Form of Inducement Letter, dated February 27, 2025
Form
8-K filed February 28, 2025
10.1
10.22
Form of Inducement Letter, dated December 11, 2025
Form
8-K filed December 11, 2025
10.1
10.23
Revolving Financing And Assignment Agreement, dated July 19, 2024, by and between Worksport New York Operations Corporation and Worksport USA Operations Corporation and Amerisource Funding, Inc.
Form
8-K filed July 25, 2024
10.1
10.24
Amended, Restated and Consolidated Commercial Promissory Note, dated July 19, 2024, by Worksport New York Operations Corporation, and Worksport USA Operations Corporation to the benefit of Amerisource Funding, Inc.
Form
8-K filed July 25, 2024
10.2
10.25
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 19, 2024
Form
8-K filed September 20, 2024
10.1
10.26
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024
Form
8-K filed November 21, 2024
10.1
10.27
Selling Agency Agreement dated as of May 27, 2025, by and between the Company and Digital Offering LLC
Form
8-K filed June 18, 2025
10.1
10.28
Form of Subscription Agreement
Form
8-K filed June 18, 2025
10.2
14.1
Code of Ethics
Form
8-K filed July 2, 2021
14.1
19.1
Insider Trading Policy and Procedures
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed March 27, 2025
19.1
21.1
List of Subsidiaries
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed March 31, 2025
21.1
77
Exhibit No.:
Description:
Previously
Filed and Incorporated by Reference Herein:
Exhibit Number:
23.1*
Consent of Lumsden & McCormick, LLP
31.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer filed pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer filed pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1**
Certification of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2**
Certification of Chief Financial Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
97.1
Clawback Policy
Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed March 27, 2025
97.1
101
Interactive
Data Files
101.INS
XBRL
Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL
Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL
Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL
Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL
Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL
Presentation Linkbase Document
104
Cover
Page Interactive Data File.
†Management
compensatory plan.
*Filed
herewith.
**Furnished
herewith and not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Worksport Ltd. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM
16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY.
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WORKSPORT
LTD
Dated:
March 26, 2026
/s/
Steven Rossi
Steven
Rossi
President,
Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/
Steven Rossi
President,
Chief Executive Officer and
March
26, 2026
Steven
Rossi
Chairman
of the Board of Directors(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/
Michael Johnston
Chief
Financial Officer
March
26, 2026
Michael
Johnston
(Principal
Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/
Lorenzo Rossi
Director
March
26, 2026
Lorenzo
Rossi
/s/
Craig Loverock
Director
March
26, 2026
Craig
Loverock
/s/
William Caragol
Director
March
26, 2026
William
Caragol
/s/
Ned L. Siegel
Director
March
26, 2026
Ned
L. Siegel
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