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Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 15, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Board expanded to nine members with Louis Silver appointed through the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Board expanded to nine members with Louis Silver appointed through the 2026 Annual Meeting
- Swarth Stockholders designated Silver under the 2020 Stockholders Agreement, reinforcing shareholder influence over board composition
- Silver brings over 25 years of technology-investment board experience and current Nasdaq audit-committee leadership
- Director compensation includes $60,000 annual retainer plus $170,000 value in restricted share units, prorated
- Expected committee appointments will trigger additional annual retainers and potentially strengthen board oversight capabilities
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Louis Silver appointed to Ribbon’s Board, expanding oversight and technology-sector expertise
- Board grows to nine members, including six independent directors
- Swarth Investments’ board-designee right drove the appointment under the amended stockholders agreement
- Silver brings over 25 years of public and private company board experience
- Existing Ceva audit committee leadership adds finance, governance, and regulatory expertise
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