Iridium Communications Inc. Amends Director/Officer Filings

TL;DR

IRDM filed an amendment on director/officer changes and compensation. Keep an eye on leadership shifts.

AI Summary

Iridium Communications Inc. filed an amendment (8-K/A) on December 31, 2024, to a report originally dated August 16, 2024. This amendment pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. The filing does not specify names or dollar amounts but indicates changes in corporate governance and executive compensation.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates potential changes in the company's leadership or executive compensation structure, which could impact investor confidence and future strategic decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Amendments to director and officer filings, especially concerning compensation, can signal internal changes that may affect company strategy or financial performance.

Key Players & Entities

• Iridium Communications Inc. (company) — Registrant
• August 16, 2024 (date) — Original report date
• December 31, 2024 (date) — Amendment filing date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.001 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 par value IRDM The Nasdaq Stock Market
• $410,000 — es for an initial annual base salary of $410,000, subject to increase by the Board or Co
• $1,500,000 — h an aggregate grant date fair value of $1,500,000. Such award, if approved, will be grant

Filing Documents

• irdm-20240816.htm (8-K/A) — 28KB
• 0001628280-24-052633.txt ( ) — 153KB
• irdm-20240816.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• irdm-20240816_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
• irdm-20240816_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
• irdm-20240816_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

From the Filing

irdm-20240816 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________________ FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) _____________________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 16, 2024 _____________________________________________ Iridium Communications Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _____________________________________________ Delaware 001-33963 26-1344998 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1750 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1400 McLean , VA 22102 (Address of principal executive offices) 703 - 287-7400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) _____________________________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below): Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 par value IRDM The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Explanatory Note This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this "Amendment") amends the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Iridium Communications Inc. (the "Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2024 (the "Original Form 8-K"). The sole purpose of this Amendment is to update the disclosure under "Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers" of the Original Form 8-K to (i) include additional disclosure regarding compensation arrangements for Vincent J. O'Neill in connection with his appointment as the Company's Chief Financial Officer that were not determined or available at the time of the Original Form 8-K and (ii) clarify that, notwithstanding their termination of service as executive officers as of December 31, 2024, certain employees of the Company will remain eligible to receive their 2024 annual bonus payments and to receive vesting of equity awards that are otherwise scheduled to vest on March 1, 2025. No other changes are being made to the Original Form 8-K. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously reported in the Original Form 8-K, on August 16, 2024, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, currently the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the Company, notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company of his decision to retire from those positions, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2024. In connection therewith, on August 21, 2024, the Company announced the promotion and appointment of Mr. O'Neill to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective as of January 1, 2025 (the "Effective Date"). Vincent O'Neill Employment Agreement On December 27, 2024, Mr. O'Neill and the Company entered into an employment agreement, effective as of the Effective Date. The employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $410,000, subject to increase by the Board or Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Compensation Committee"). Mr. O'Neill will be eligible to earn an annual incentive bonus, with a target bonus equal in value to 65% of his then-current base salary, with the actual amount of the bonus determined by the Compensation Committee and based upon performance goals set by such committee for the year. Mr. O'Neill will also be eligible to participate in the Company's employee benefit plans made available to other executive officers. In his employment agreement, Mr. O'Neill has agreed not to compete with the Company or solicit its employees for alternative employment during his employment with the Comp

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