This is a routine CFO transition with a qualified external hire. No immediate trading signal. Monitor upcoming earnings calls for any strategic commentary under new CFO.
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Executive Summary
Edwards Lifesciences appoints Theodora Mistras as CFO, effective May 29, 2026, succeeding Scott Ullem in a planned transition. Mistras brings experience from Viatris and healthcare investment banking. The filing is a routine leadership change with no material financial impact.
Key Facts
- Theodora Mistras appointed Corporate Vice President and CFO, effective May 29, 2026.
- Mistras previously served as CFO of Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS) and held senior roles at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs.
- Base salary of $925,000, sign-on bonus of $2,013,000, initial RSU grant of $8,000,000, and annual equity grant of $4,500,000 for fiscal 2026.
- Outgoing CFO Scott Ullem announced his planned transition in October 2025; no unexpected departure.
Financial Impact
Compensation package includes base salary $925k, sign-on bonus $2.013M, RSUs $8M, and annual equity $4.5M. No impact on company financials or guidance.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001099800-26-000023 |
| Document: cfoofferletter.htm | 0001099800-26-000023 |
| Document: a8-kxexpressreleasexcfo.htm | 0001099800-26-000023 |
| Document: 0001099800-26-000023-index-headers.html | 0001099800-26-000023 |
| Document: 0001099800-26-000023-index.html | 0001099800-26-000023 |
| Document: 0001099800-26-000023.txt | 0001099800-26-000023 |
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