Fortinet Files 8-K/A Amendment on Officer/Director Changes

Ticker: FTNT · Form: 8-K/A · Filed: 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

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Topics: amendment, officer-changes, director-changes, compensation

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TL;DR

Fortinet amended its 8-K filing regarding executive and director changes.

AI Summary

Fortinet, Inc. filed an amendment (8-K/A) on January 22, 2025, to a previous filing dated January 17, 2025. This amendment pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. The filing does not provide specific names or dollar amounts related to these events.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates potential changes in Fortinet's leadership or executive compensation structure, which could impact company strategy and investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Amendments to 8-K filings concerning officer and director changes can signal internal shifts that may affect company direction or governance.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What specific events are being amended in this 8-K/A filing?

The amendment pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.

What is the date of the earliest event reported in this filing?

The date of the earliest event reported is January 17, 2025.

When was this 8-K/A amendment filed with the SEC?

This 8-K/A amendment was filed on January 22, 2025.

What is Fortinet, Inc.'s principal executive office address?

Fortinet, Inc.'s principal executive office is located at 909 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

What is the Commission File Number for Fortinet, Inc.?

The Commission File Number for Fortinet, Inc. is 001-34511.

From the Filing

0001262039-25-000003.txt : 20250122 0001262039-25-000003.hdr.sgml : 20250122 20250122160427 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001262039-25-000003 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250117 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250122 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250122 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Fortinet, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001262039 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC [3577] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology IRS NUMBER: 770560389 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34511 FILM NUMBER: 25545929 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 909 KIFER ROAD CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94086 BUSINESS PHONE: 408-235-7700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 909 KIFER ROAD CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94086 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FORTINET INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030902 8-K/A 1 ftnt-20250117.htm FORM 8-K/A ftnt-20250117 0001262039 false 0001262039 2025-01-17 2025-01-17 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): January 17, 2025   FORTINET, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-34511 77-0560389 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 909 Kifer Road Sunnyvale , CA 94086 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) ( 408 ) 235-7700 (Registrant ’ s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) 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 the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: (Title of each class) (Trading Symbol) (Name of exchange on which registered) Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value FTNT 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.     ☐   Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Fortinet, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on November 12, 2024 disclosing that, on November 6, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Janet Napolitano to join the Board as a director, with such appointment being effective as of November 7, 2024. At the time of Ms. Napolitano’s appointment, the Board had not yet determined on which of the Board’s standing committees Ms. Napolitano would serve. On January 17, 2025,

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