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AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 9, 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). Robert Smith appointed EVP and COO effective April 13, 2026, succeeding retiring Brad Truesdell.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Robert Smith appointed EVP and COO effective April 13, 2026, succeeding retiring Brad Truesdell
- Leadership transition supported by Truesdell advisory role through April 30 and consulting engagement beginning May 1
- Smith compensation includes $550,000 salary, $440,000 bonus target, $350,000 sign-on bonus, and $1.45 million equity awards
- Truesdell consulting rate $200 per hour for up to approximately 26 months, with outstanding restricted stock continuing to vest
- Truesdell forfeits most performance stock units but remains eligible for FY2026 bonus under achievement-based metrics
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, making accompanying disclosure available to all investors
- Information excluded from Section 18 liability and generally not incorporated into registration statements
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Dr. Robert Smith appointed Executive Vice President and COO effective April 13, 2026
- Oversight expands across Autonomous Systems, SCDE, global operations, and manufacturing
- Former Raytheon executive managed P&L for a multi-billion-dollar radar and electronic warfare business
- Appointment signals manufacturing and supply-chain scaling to address rising customer demand
- No compensation or financial guidance disclosed in the announcement
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