[8-K] Aviat Networks, Inc. Reports Material Event
Aviat Networks disclosed the voluntary resignation of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, effective after the company files its fiscal 2025 Form 10-K. The Board appointed Fredrickson as Interim Chief Financial Officer and the company will enter into an employment agreement providing a $10,000 monthly stipend in addition to his existing $250,000 annual base salary. He remains eligible for the Annual Incentive Plan with a 35% target bonus and the Long-Term Incentive Program. Fredrickson will receive a one-time $60,000 restricted stock unit award vesting after one year. The term runs until a permanent CFO is appointed; change-in-control and confidentiality provisions are included. A press release dated August 27, 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Aviat Networks ha comunicato le dimissioni volontarie del Senior Vice President e Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, effettive dopo il deposito del modulo 10-K relativo all'esercizio fiscale 2025. Il Consiglio ha nominato Fredrickson Chief Financial Officer ad interim e la società stipulerà un contratto di lavoro che prevede un indennizzo mensile di $10.000 oltre al suo attuale stipendio base annuo di $250.000. Rimarrà idoneo al Piano di Incentivo Annuale con un obiettivo di bonus del 35% e al Programma di Incentivi a Lungo Termine. A Fredrickson verrà inoltre riconosciuto un premio in azioni vincolate una tantum di $60.000, con maturazione dopo un anno. Il mandato durerà fino alla nomina di un CFO permanente; sono previste clausole di change-in-control e di riservatezza. È allegato come Exhibit 99.1 un comunicato stampa datato 27 agosto 2025.
Aviat Networks informó la renuncia voluntaria del Senior Vice President y Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, efectiva tras la presentación del Formulario 10-K del ejercicio fiscal 2025. La Junta nombró a Fredrickson como Chief Financial Officer interino y la compañía celebrará un contrato laboral que contempla un estipendio mensual de $10,000 además de su salario base anual de $250,000. Sigue siendo elegible para el Plan de Incentivo Anual con un objetivo de bono del 35% y para el Programa de Incentivos a Largo Plazo. Fredrickson recibirá un único otorgamiento de unidades de acciones restringidas por $60,000, que se consolidarán tras un año. El puesto se mantendrá hasta la designación de un CFO permanente; incluye disposiciones de cambio de control y confidencialidad. Se adjunta como Exhibit 99.1 un comunicado de prensa fechado el 27 de agosto de 2025.
Aviat Networks� 수석 부사장 � 최고재무책임�(CFO)� 마이� 코나웨이(Michael Connaway)가 2025 회계연도 Form 10-K 제출 � 자발적으� 사임한다� 공시했습니다. 이사회는 프레드릭슨을 임시 최고재무책임�(Interim CFO)� 임명했으�, 회사� 기존� 연간 기본� $250,000 외에 � $10,000� 수당� 포함� 고용계약� 체결� 예정입니�. 그는 목표 보너� 35%� 연간 인센티브 플랜 � 장기 인센티브 프로그램 대� 자격� 유지합니�. 프레드릭슨은 1� � 베스팅되� 일회� $60,000 제한주식유닛(RSU)� 수령합니�. 임기� 정규 CFO가 선임� 때까지이며, 지배권 변� � 기밀유지 조항� 포함됩니�. 2025� 8� 27일자 보도자료가 Exhibit 99.1� 첨부되어 있습니다.
Aviat Networks a annoncé la démission volontaire du Senior Vice President et Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, prise d'effet après le dépôt du formulaire 10-K pour l'exercice 2025. Le conseil a nommé Fredrickson directeur financier par intérim et la société conclura un contrat de travail prévoyant une indemnité mensuelle de 10 000 $ en plus de son salaire de base annuel de 250 000 $. Il restera éligible au Plan d'incitation annuel avec un bonus cible de 35% ainsi qu'au Programme d'incitations à long terme. Fredrickson recevra une attribution unique d'unités d'actions restreintes d'un montant de 60 000 $, devenant acquises après un an. Le mandat court jusqu'à la nomination d'un CFO permanent ; des dispositions relatives au changement de contrôle et à la confidentialité sont incluses. Un communiqué de presse daté du 27 août 2025 est joint en tant qu'Exhibit 99.1.
Aviat Networks gab den freiwilligen Rücktritt von Senior Vice President und Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway bekannt, wirksam nach Einreichung des Form 10-K für das Geschäftsjahr 2025. Der Vorstand ernannte Fredrickson zum Interim Chief Financial Officer und das Unternehmen wird einen Arbeitsvertrag abschließen, der neben seinem bestehenden jährlichen Grundgehalt von $250.000 eine monatliche Zulage von $10.000 vorsieht. Er bleibt berechtigt für den Annual Incentive Plan mit einem 35% Zielbonus sowie für das Long-Term Incentive Program. Fredrickson erhält einmalig Restricted Stock Units im Wert von $60.000, die nach einem Jahr vesten. Die Amtszeit läuft bis zur Ernennung eines permanenten CFO; Regelungen zu Change-in-Control und Vertraulichkeit sind enthalten. Eine Pressemitteilung vom 27. August 2025 ist als Exhibit 99.1 beigefügt.
- Transparent disclosure of interim CFO compensation and award terms, including stipend, base salary, bonus eligibility and RSU grant
- Continuity of leadership via appointment of an internal officer as Interim CFO reduces immediate operational disruption
- No related party transactions reported, simplifying governance review
- Incremental compensation and equity (monthly $10,000 stipend and $60,000 RSU) will increase near-term operating expenses and equity dilution
- Departure of the CFO introduces transition risk for financial reporting and investor communications until a permanent CFO is appointed
Insights
TL;DR: Temporary leadership change with disclosed compensation; modest direct financial impact but creates near-term execution risk.
The filing provides clear, quantifiable terms for the interim CFO arrangement: a $10,000 monthly stipend, continuation of a $250,000 base salary, eligibility for a 35% target bonus, and a $60,000 RSU award vesting in one year. These items represent defined incremental compensation and equity expense that will affect operating expenses and equity dilution modestly. The departure of the CFO creates transition risk for financial reporting and capital markets communications until a permanent CFO is appointed, though the appointment of an experienced internal officer as interim supports continuity.
TL;DR: Governance disclosure is standard and transparent; change-in-control and confidentiality protections are typical.
The company disclosed material terms of the employment agreement and confirmed there are no related party transactions. The inclusion of change-in-control vesting and post-employment confidentiality obligations aligns with common governance practices for senior finance officers. The filing notes termination rights for cause and non-renewal conditions, which preserves board flexibility. Overall, disclosure appears complete for an 8-K reporting an interim appointment and an executive departure.
Aviat Networks ha comunicato le dimissioni volontarie del Senior Vice President e Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, effettive dopo il deposito del modulo 10-K relativo all'esercizio fiscale 2025. Il Consiglio ha nominato Fredrickson Chief Financial Officer ad interim e la società stipulerà un contratto di lavoro che prevede un indennizzo mensile di $10.000 oltre al suo attuale stipendio base annuo di $250.000. Rimarrà idoneo al Piano di Incentivo Annuale con un obiettivo di bonus del 35% e al Programma di Incentivi a Lungo Termine. A Fredrickson verrà inoltre riconosciuto un premio in azioni vincolate una tantum di $60.000, con maturazione dopo un anno. Il mandato durerà fino alla nomina di un CFO permanente; sono previste clausole di change-in-control e di riservatezza. È allegato come Exhibit 99.1 un comunicato stampa datato 27 agosto 2025.
Aviat Networks informó la renuncia voluntaria del Senior Vice President y Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, efectiva tras la presentación del Formulario 10-K del ejercicio fiscal 2025. La Junta nombró a Fredrickson como Chief Financial Officer interino y la compañía celebrará un contrato laboral que contempla un estipendio mensual de $10,000 además de su salario base anual de $250,000. Sigue siendo elegible para el Plan de Incentivo Anual con un objetivo de bono del 35% y para el Programa de Incentivos a Largo Plazo. Fredrickson recibirá un único otorgamiento de unidades de acciones restringidas por $60,000, que se consolidarán tras un año. El puesto se mantendrá hasta la designación de un CFO permanente; incluye disposiciones de cambio de control y confidencialidad. Se adjunta como Exhibit 99.1 un comunicado de prensa fechado el 27 de agosto de 2025.
Aviat Networks� 수석 부사장 � 최고재무책임�(CFO)� 마이� 코나웨이(Michael Connaway)가 2025 회계연도 Form 10-K 제출 � 자발적으� 사임한다� 공시했습니다. 이사회는 프레드릭슨을 임시 최고재무책임�(Interim CFO)� 임명했으�, 회사� 기존� 연간 기본� $250,000 외에 � $10,000� 수당� 포함� 고용계약� 체결� 예정입니�. 그는 목표 보너� 35%� 연간 인센티브 플랜 � 장기 인센티브 프로그램 대� 자격� 유지합니�. 프레드릭슨은 1� � 베스팅되� 일회� $60,000 제한주식유닛(RSU)� 수령합니�. 임기� 정규 CFO가 선임� 때까지이며, 지배권 변� � 기밀유지 조항� 포함됩니�. 2025� 8� 27일자 보도자료가 Exhibit 99.1� 첨부되어 있습니다.
Aviat Networks a annoncé la démission volontaire du Senior Vice President et Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway, prise d'effet après le dépôt du formulaire 10-K pour l'exercice 2025. Le conseil a nommé Fredrickson directeur financier par intérim et la société conclura un contrat de travail prévoyant une indemnité mensuelle de 10 000 $ en plus de son salaire de base annuel de 250 000 $. Il restera éligible au Plan d'incitation annuel avec un bonus cible de 35% ainsi qu'au Programme d'incitations à long terme. Fredrickson recevra une attribution unique d'unités d'actions restreintes d'un montant de 60 000 $, devenant acquises après un an. Le mandat court jusqu'à la nomination d'un CFO permanent ; des dispositions relatives au changement de contrôle et à la confidentialité sont incluses. Un communiqué de presse daté du 27 août 2025 est joint en tant qu'Exhibit 99.1.
Aviat Networks gab den freiwilligen Rücktritt von Senior Vice President und Chief Financial Officer Michael Connaway bekannt, wirksam nach Einreichung des Form 10-K für das Geschäftsjahr 2025. Der Vorstand ernannte Fredrickson zum Interim Chief Financial Officer und das Unternehmen wird einen Arbeitsvertrag abschließen, der neben seinem bestehenden jährlichen Grundgehalt von $250.000 eine monatliche Zulage von $10.000 vorsieht. Er bleibt berechtigt für den Annual Incentive Plan mit einem 35% Zielbonus sowie für das Long-Term Incentive Program. Fredrickson erhält einmalig Restricted Stock Units im Wert von $60.000, die nach einem Jahr vesten. Die Amtszeit läuft bis zur Ernennung eines permanenten CFO; Regelungen zu Change-in-Control und Vertraulichkeit sind enthalten. Eine Pressemitteilung vom 27. August 2025 ist als Exhibit 99.1 beigefügt.