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AppLovin (APP) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 7, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). CTO Basil Shikin stepping down July 1, 2026; retaining Distinguished Engineer role, preserving technical continuity.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CTO Basil Shikin stepping down July 1, 2026; retaining Distinguished Engineer role, preserving technical continuity
- Giovanni Ge succeeding Shikin as CTO, advancing internal leadership transition
- Chief Legal Officer Victoria Valenzuela retiring August 1, 2026; consulting through May 31, 2027 for $150,000
- Valenzuela nominated for board election; no director compensation while consulting
- Craig Billings appointed independent Chair, separating board leadership from CEO Adam Foroughi
- Director Alyssa Harvey Dawson leaving after 2026 Annual Meeting, without reported disagreement with management
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- April 7, 2026 press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive disclosure referenced by this 8-K
- Investors should review the exhibit for the underlying event and potential market impact
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- CTO transition effective July 1, 2026: Giovanni Ge succeeds Basil Shikin, preserving internal continuity across product and engineering leadership
- Chief Legal Officer transition effective August 1, 2026: Corina Cacovean succeeds retiring Victoria Valenzuela
- Craig Billings appointed independent Board Chairperson, allowing CEO Adam Foroughi to focus on strategic execution
- Valenzuela nominated for Board election at the 2026 annual meeting, extending her institutional expertise after retirement
- Director Alyssa Harvey Dawson will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting
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