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L3Harris (LHX) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 17, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item 8.01 (Other Events). Sam Mehta appointed CEO and director effective August 17, 2026, replacing Christopher Kubasik immediately.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Sam Mehta appointed CEO and director effective August 17, 2026, replacing Christopher Kubasik immediately
- Leadership transition affects segments representing approximately 80% of total revenue, concentrating execution risk under new CEO
- Mehta compensation: $1.25M salary, 200% target bonus, and $13.25M long-term incentive target, prorated for 2026
- Kubasik departure followed an independent Board investigation into conduct inconsistent with Company values
- No severance or accelerated vesting for Kubasik; financial reporting, controls, customer relationships, and operations reportedly unaffected
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Executive departure announced, creating near-term leadership-transition risk
- Sam Mehta appointed President and Chief Executive Officer
- Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 with additional transition details
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Lewis Hay III appointed Independent Chairman, strengthening board oversight through an experienced internal successor
- Lauren Barnes appointed President, Space & Mission Systems, effective immediately
- Christopher Aebli appointed President, Communications & Spectrum Dominance, effective immediately
- Leadership changes elevate long-tenured internal executives across two core defense businesses
- No transaction or financial terms disclosed; near-term significance centers on execution and succession continuity
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