Mercury Systems Reports Officer Departures and Director Elections
Ticker: MRCY · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 28, 2025 · CIK: 1049521
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Mercury Systems Inc (MRCY) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 M |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, board-election, corporate-governance
Related Tickers: MRCY
TL;DR
Mercury Systems is shuffling execs and board members, filing an 8-K on 10/22/25.
AI Summary
On October 22, 2025, Mercury Systems, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the departure of certain officers and the election of new directors. The filing also covers the appointment of new officers and updates on compensatory arrangements. Additionally, it addresses matters submitted to a vote of security holders and other significant events.
Why It Matters
Changes in key leadership and board composition can signal strategic shifts or governance adjustments within the company, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in executive and director roles can indicate internal instability or strategic realignments that may pose risks to the company's future operations and stock performance.
Key Numbers
- 20251022 — Report Date (Date of earliest event reported)
- 0630 — Fiscal Year End (Company's fiscal year end)
Key Players & Entities
- Mercury Systems, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Massachusetts (location) — State of Incorporation
- 001-41194 (company) — SEC File Number
- 04-2741391 (company) — IRS Employer Identification No.
- 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, Massachusetts 01810 (location) — Principal Executive Offices Address
- ( 978 ) 256-1300 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
FAQ
What specific officer positions have seen departures?
The filing indicates the departure of 'certain officers' but does not specify the exact positions in the provided text.
Who are the newly elected directors?
The filing mentions the election of directors but does not list their names in the provided text.
What are the details of the compensatory arrangements for the officers?
The filing notes that compensatory arrangements of certain officers are covered, but specific details are not included in this excerpt.
What matters were submitted to a vote of security holders?
The filing states that matters submitted to a vote of security holders are covered, but the specific proposals are not detailed here.
What other events are being reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates 'Other Events' are being reported, but the nature of these events is not specified in the provided text.
Filing Stats: 864 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10 · Accepted 2025-10-28 16:17:19
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 M — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 MRCY Nasdaq Global Select Market 1 I
Filing Documents
- mrcy-20251022.htm (8-K) — 45KB
- 0001049521-25-000057.txt ( ) — 182KB
- mrcy-20251022.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- mrcy-20251022_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 13KB
- mrcy-20251022_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 24KB
- mrcy-20251022_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 14KB
- mrcy-20251022_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. The final voting results for the 2025 Annual Meeting are as follows: 1. To elect three Class I Directors nominated by the Board of Directors, each to serve for a three-year term, and in each case until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, and to elect one Class II Director nominated by the Board of Directors, to serve for a one-year term, until her successor has been duly elected and qualified: Director Nominee For Withheld Non-Votes Uncast William L. Ballhaus, Class I Director 53,285,066 1,649,243 2,109,616 0 Lisa S. Disbrow, Class I Director 52,803,960 2,130,349 2,109,616 0 Howard L. Lance, Class I Director 51,139,933 3,794,376 2,109,616 0 Jean Bua, Class II Director 54,137,080 797,229 2,109,616 0 2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers: For: 52,430,029 Against: 2,468,655 Abstain: 35,625 Non-Votes: 2,109,616 Uncast 0 3. To approve the Company's 2025 Long Term Incentive Plan: For: 45,628,561 Against: 9,229,049 Abstain: 76,699 Non-Votes: 2,109,616 Uncast 0 4. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026: For: 56,369,114 Against: 626,733 Abstain: 48,078 Non-Votes: 0 Uncast 0 2
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. On October 22, 2025, in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Company's Board of Directors held a meeting at which it elected William L. Ballhaus as Chairman of the Board, Barry R. Nearhos as Lead Independent Director, and determined the composition of the Board committees for the upcoming year. The committees of the Board will be constituted as follows: Audit Committee: Barry R. Nearhos, Chair; Jean Bua; Lisa S. Disbrow; and Debora A. Plunkett Government Relations Committee: Lisa S. Disbrow, Chair; Jean Bua; Gerard J. DeMuro; and Debora A. Plunkett Human Capital and Compensation Committee: Howard L. Lance, Chair; Orlando P. Carvalho; Lisa S. Disbrow; and Scott Ostfeld M&A and Finance Committee: Orlando P. Carvalho, Chair; Gerard J. DeMuro; Howard L. Lance; and Scott Ostfeld Nominating and Governance Committee: Barry R. Nearhos, Chair; Orlando P. Carvalho; Howard L. Lance; and Debora A. Plunkett 3
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 thereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 28, 2025 MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC. By: /s/ Stuart H. Kupinsky Stuart H. Kupinsky Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary 4