NLIGHT, INC. Announces Director Changes and Compensation Details
Ticker: LASR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 15, 2025 · CIK: 1124796
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Nlight, INC. (LASR) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 5 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $30, $35, $40 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: director-change, officer-compensation
TL;DR
Nlight board shakeup: Mendenhall out, Karr in. Officer pay details also filed.
AI Summary
On August 13, 2025, NLIGHT, INC. filed an 8-K report detailing the departure of director Michael J. Mendenhall and the appointment of new director David J. Karr. The filing also disclosed compensatory arrangements for certain officers, though specific details of these arrangements were not provided in the excerpt.
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: medium — Director departures and changes in compensatory arrangements can sometimes indicate underlying issues or strategic shifts within a company.
Key Players & Entities
- NLIGHT, INC. (company) — Registrant
- Michael J. Mendenhall (person) — Departing Director
- David J. Karr (person) — Appointed Director
- August 13, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
Who has departed from the board of NLIGHT, INC.?
Michael J. Mendenhall has departed from the board of NLIGHT, INC.
Who has been appointed as a new director at NLIGHT, INC.?
David J. Karr has been appointed as a new director at NLIGHT, INC.
What is the date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The date of the earliest event reported is August 13, 2025.
What other item information is included in this 8-K filing besides director changes?
The filing also includes information on the election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, as well as financial statements and exhibits.
What is the principal executive office address for NLIGHT, INC.?
The principal executive office address for NLIGHT, INC. is 4637 NW 18th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607.
Filing Stats: 1,314 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 14 · Accepted 2025-08-14 21:11:35
Key Financial Figures
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- $30 — n Date"). The Stock Price Goals are (i) $30, (ii) $35, and (iii) $40, for each tran
- $35 — The Stock Price Goals are (i) $30, (ii) $35, and (iii) $40, for each tranche of Spe
- $40 — Goals are (i) $30, (ii) $35, and (iii) $40, for each tranche of Special PRSUs, res
Filing Documents
- lasr-20250813.htm (8-K) — 36KB
- ex101formofprsuagreement20.htm (EX-10.1) — 111KB
- ex102skeeney2025amendedceo.htm (EX-10.2) — 104KB
- 0001124796-25-000125.txt ( ) — 409KB
- lasr-20250813.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- lasr-20250813_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- lasr-20250813_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- lasr-20250813_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 10.1 2018 Equity Incentive Plan-Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Performance-Based) 10.2 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated August 13, 2025, by and between the registrant and Scott Keeney 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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. NLIGHT, INC. (Registrant) Date: August 15, 2025 By: /s/ JOSEPH CORSO Joseph Corso Chief Financial Officer