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Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 21, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Ronald Kisling appointed CFO effective May 20, 2026, replacing retiring CFO John Frederick.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Ronald Kisling appointed CFO effective May 20, 2026, replacing retiring CFO John Frederick
- Kisling compensation includes $500,000 base salary, 75% target bonus, $200,000 signing bonus, and 180,000 potential RSUs/PSUs
- Kisling brings prior CFO experience at Fastly and Fitbit, supporting technology-sector financial leadership
- Frederick remains Advisor through September 4, 2026, with continued salary, benefits, equity vesting, and $125,000 retention bonus
- Company paid Fastly approximately $0.35 million since fiscal 2026 began while Kisling served as Fastly CFO
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- CFO transition: Mr. Kisling appointed; Mr. Frederick retired
- Leadership change may affect financial planning, reporting, and investor communications
- Press release dated May 20, 2026 provides appointment and retirement details
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