Monitor for any strategic or M&A signals given Ruppert's background in defense M&A and corporate development, but no immediate catalyst. The filing is routine and unlikely to move the stock.
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Executive Summary
AeroVironment announced the retirement of director Charles Thomas Burbage (effective at the 2026 annual meeting) and the appointment of Michael D. Ruppert, CFO of ManTech, to its board, expanding the board from 9 to 10 members. This is a routine board refresh with no material financial impact or strategic shift disclosed.
Key Facts
- Director Charles Thomas Burbage will retire at the 2026 annual meeting (expected September 24, 2026) after 13 years on the board.
- Michael D. Ruppert, EVP and CFO of ManTech, appointed as Class II director effective August 5, 2026.
- Board size increased from 9 to 10 directors.
- Burbage's retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company.
- Ruppert brings over 25 years of aerospace/defense financial and strategic experience.
Financial Impact
No financial figures disclosed; routine board change with no direct financial impact.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 10 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (AVAV) — Batch item 1 | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: tm2622497d1_ex99-1.htm | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-092413-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-092413-index.html | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-092413.txt | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| 8-K Filing (AVAV) — Batch item 6 | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: tm2622497d1_ex99-1.htm | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-092413-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-092413-index.html | 0001104659-26-092413 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-092413.txt | 0001104659-26-092413 |
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Aug 22, 2026 5w ago | Institutional Cluster | $148.20 $159.95 | ▲ +7.93% | ▲ +7.91% | $140.82 (−4.98%) |
Aug 7, 2026 8w ago | 8-K | $186.73 $144.65 | ▼ −22.54% | ▼ −22.14% | $140.82 (−24.59%) |
Jul 29, 2026 9w ago | 8-K | $142.12 $146.88 | ▲ +3.35% | ▼ −1.67% | $140.82 (−0.91%) |
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Jun 22, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $151.33 $142.20 | ▲ +6.03% | ▲ +5.89% | $140.82 (+6.95%) |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $183.69 $148.40 | ▼ −19.21% | ▼ −21.10% | $140.82 (−23.34%) |
Apr 15, 2026 24w ago | 144 | $201.99 $160.99 | ▼ −20.30% | ▼ −26.11% | $140.82 (−30.28%) |
Apr 13, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $194.39 $166.45 | ▼ −14.37% | ▼ −22.10% | $140.82 (−27.56%) |
Apr 9, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $177.70 $174.37 | ▼ −1.87% | ▼ −9.44% | $140.82 (−20.75%) |
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