Aviat Networks Announces Board Changes and Officer Compensation
Ticker: AVNW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 3, 2025 · CIK: 1377789
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Aviat Networks, Inc. (AVNW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 5 |
| Reading Time | 6 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01, $440,000, $330,000, $10,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, officer-compensation, governance
Related Tickers: AVNW
TL;DR
Board shakeup at AVNW: Malone out, Johnson & Smith in. Officer pay details also disclosed.
AI Summary
On December 3, 2025, Aviat Networks, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing several key events. The company announced the departure of Director Michael J. Malone, effective December 2, 2025. Additionally, the board elected two new directors, David R. Johnson and Robert J. Smith, to serve until the 2026 annual meeting. The filing also disclosed compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing primarily concerns routine board and officer changes, with no immediate financial distress or significant operational shifts indicated.
Key Players & Entities
- AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. (company) — Filer
- Michael J. Malone (person) — Departing Director
- David R. Johnson (person) — Newly Elected Director
- Robert J. Smith (person) — Newly Elected Director
- December 3, 2025 (date) — Report Date
- December 2, 2025 (date) — Malone's Departure Date
- 2026 (date) — Director Term End Year
FAQ
Who has departed from the Aviat Networks, Inc. board of directors?
Michael J. Malone has departed from the board of directors, with his departure effective December 2, 2025.
Who has been elected as new directors to the Aviat Networks, Inc. board?
David R. Johnson and Robert J. Smith have been elected as new directors.
Until when are the newly elected directors expected to serve?
The newly elected directors, David R. Johnson and Robert J. Smith, are expected to serve until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
What is the effective date of the report filed by Aviat Networks, Inc.?
The report was filed as of December 3, 2025, and the earliest event reported is also dated December 3, 2025.
What specific items are covered in this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing covers the departure of directors, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, compensatory arrangements of certain officers, Regulation FD Disclosure, and Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Filing Stats: 1,539 words · 6 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 9.9 · Accepted 2025-12-03 16:20:39
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share AVNW NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
- $440,000 — t provides for an annual base salary of $440,000, subject to annual review and adjustmen
- $330,000 — stock units with a grant date value of $330,000, with a three-year vesting period, with
- $10,000 — t shall also receive a sign-on bonus of $10,000. The original term of the Employment
Filing Documents
- avnw-20251203.htm (8-K) — 42KB
- aviatnetworksappointsandre.htm (EX-99.1) — 7KB
- 0001377789-25-000121.txt ( ) — 203KB
- avnw-20251203.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- avnw-20251203_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 7KB
- avnw-20251203_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 28KB
- avnw-20251203_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
- avnw-20251203_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On December 3, 2025, the Company issued a press release regarding the appointment of Mr. Schmidt. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated December 3, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. Date: December 3, 2025 By: /s/ Peter A. Smith Name: Peter A. Smith Title: Chief Executive Officer