Vertiv Holdings Co. Announces Executive & Board Changes
Ticker: VRT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 14, 2025 · CIK: 1674101
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-changes, board-changes, officer-appointment
TL;DR
Vertiv shakes up exec team & board: Johnson new CLO, Thompson & Schottenstein join board.
AI Summary
Vertiv Holdings Co. announced on October 13, 2025, a series of executive and board changes. These include the appointment of David L. Johnson as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, and the election of Michael J. Thompson and David M. Schottenstein to the Board of Directors. The company also disclosed compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
These changes in leadership and board composition can signal shifts in strategic direction or governance for Vertiv Holdings Co., potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in key executive and board positions can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational stability.
Key Numbers
- 20251013 — Report Date (Date of the earliest event reported in the filing)
- 20251014 — Filing Date (Date the report was filed with the SEC)
Key Players & Entities
- Vertiv Holdings Co (company) — Registrant
- David L. Johnson (person) — Appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
- Michael J. Thompson (person) — Elected to the Board of Directors
- David M. Schottenstein (person) — Elected to the Board of Directors
- GS Acquisition Holdings Corp (company) — Former company name
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Vertiv Holdings Co.?
David L. Johnson has been appointed as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
Who were elected to the Board of Directors of Vertiv Holdings Co.?
Michael J. Thompson and David M. Schottenstein were elected to the Board of Directors.
What is the primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing?
This Form 8-K is filed to report the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers, as well as Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported in this filing occurred on October 13, 2025.
What was Vertiv Holdings Co. formerly known as?
Vertiv Holdings Co. was formerly known as GS Acquisition Holdings Corp.
Filing Stats: 1,156 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 13.2 · Accepted 2025-10-14 06:03:57
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — which registered Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share VRT New York Stock
- $750,000 — e will receive an annual base salary of $750,000 and will be eligible to participate in
- $2,000,000 — a target grant date fair value equal to $2,000,000, and (ii) in connection with his appoin
- $300,000 — e-time sign-on cash award equivalent to $300,000 and a one-time sign-on equity grant of
- $1,050,700 — with a target grant date fair value of $1,050,700, to vest over 3 years (as to 50%, 30% a
Filing Documents
- vrt-20251013.htm (8-K) — 33KB
- exhibit991vrt-10132025.htm (EX-99.1) — 10KB
- image.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 53KB
- 0001628280-25-044836.txt ( ) — 261KB
- vrt-20251013.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- vrt-20251013_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 14KB
- vrt-20251013_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 25KB
- vrt-20251013_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 15KB
- vrt-20251013_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD On October 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters set forth under Item 5.02 above. The information set forth in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
01 (d) Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 (d) Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 99.1 Press release of Vertiv Holdings Co, dated October 13, 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. Date: October 14, 2025 Vertiv Holdings Co /s/ Stephanie Gill Name: Stephanie Gill Title: Chief Legal Counsel and Corporate Secretary