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Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 24, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). CEO John P. Marotta resigned August 22, 2026, without reported disagreement; Board reduced from nine to eight members.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CEO John P. Marotta resigned August 22, 2026, without reported disagreement; Board reduced from nine to eight members
- Director Martin D. Madaus appointed interim CEO and principal executive officer, creating a leadership transition
- Madaus brings healthcare, M&A, and transformation experience, including Millipore’s $7.2 billion sale to Merck
- Madaus stepped down from the Nominating and Governance Committee during interim service
- Additional interim CEO compensation expected, but terms remain under review
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Item 7.01 incorporates Exhibit 99.1, containing Azenta’s press release and forward-looking statements
- Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the underlying disclosure, forecasts, and material information
- Forward-looking statements remain subject to risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results
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