Routine executive appointment with no financial or operational catalysts. Monitor upcoming 10-Q for any operational updates or guidance changes under the new COO.
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Executive Summary
Aviat Networks appointed Khashayar 'Hash' Pakbaz as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, effective October 5, 2026. Mr. Pakbaz had already been with the company since June 2026 as VP, Chief Digital & Information Officer. The filing details his compensation package, including a $365,000 base salary, bonus and equity targets, and severance terms. This is a routine executive appointment with no financial data or strategic changes disclosed.
Key Facts
- Khashayar 'Hash' Pakbaz appointed SVP and Chief Operations Officer on October 5, 2026.
- Mr. Pakbaz had been with Aviat since June 1, 2026 as VP, Chief Digital & Information Officer.
- Annual base salary of $365,000, subject to annual review.
- Target annual bonus of 50% of base salary under the Annual Incentive Plan starting FY2027.
- Eligible for Long-Term Incentive Program with target value of 50% of base salary.
- One-time RSU award with grant date value of $200,000, vesting over two years.
- Severance: 1x base salary plus prorated target bonus on qualifying termination; 1x base salary plus target bonus plus full equity vesting on change-in-control termination.
- Employment agreement term: October 5, 2026 to one-year anniversary, with automatic renewal.
- No related party transactions or family relationships with other officers/directors.
Financial Impact
Compensation package for a new COO: $365,000 base salary, 50% target bonus, $200,000 one-time RSU, and standard severance provisions. Immaterial relative to company size.
Risk Factors
- No material risks identified from this filing.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001628280-26-065243 |
| Document: 0001628280-26-065243-index-headers.html | 0001628280-26-065243 |
| Document: 0001628280-26-065243-index.html | 0001628280-26-065243 |
| Document: 0001628280-26-065243.txt | 0001628280-26-065243 |
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