This is a routine, planned CFO succession with no financial surprises or strategic changes. Monitor the next quarterly earnings call for any updates on commercial execution or guidance, but no immediate trading catalyst is present.
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Executive Summary
Sera Prognostics announced a planned CFO succession: Austin Aerts steps down effective August 31, 2026, and Scott Gleason is appointed as the new CFO and Treasurer. Aerts will receive severance of $354,921.75 over nine months, continued health coverage, and accelerated vesting of 37.5% of pre-2026 equity awards, plus a 12-month consulting agreement at $375/hour with continued equity vesting. Gleason receives a $400,000 base salary, 40% bonus target, and a $500,000 initial equity grant (50% RSUs, 50% options) vesting over four years. This is a routine, planned executive transition with no disagreement disclosed — neutral for the stock.
Key Facts
- Austin Aerts steps down as CFO and Treasurer effective August 31, 2026, as part of a planned succession.
- Scott Gleason appointed as new CFO and Treasurer, effective August 31, 2026.
- Aerts receives severance of $354,921.75 (nine months of base salary), continued health coverage for nine months, and accelerated vesting of 37.5% of unvested equity awards granted prior to January 1, 2026.
- Aerts enters a 12-month consulting agreement at $375/hour (up to 20 hours/week) with continued equity vesting during the term.
- Gleason receives an annual base salary of $400,000, a target bonus of 40% of base salary, and an initial equity award valued at $500,000 (50% RSUs, 50% stock options) vesting over four years.
- The departure is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
- Gleason brings over 25 years of healthcare, diagnostics, and capital markets experience, including CFO roles at NX Prenatal and LarmorBio, and interim CFO at OraSure Technologies.
Financial Impact
Outgoing CFO receives $354,921.75 in severance plus consulting at $375/hour for up to 12 months; new CFO receives $400,000 base salary and $500,000 initial equity grant. Total cash outflow from transition is approximately $354,922 plus consulting fees.
Risk Factors
- No material risks identified from this filing; the transition is planned and orderly.
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This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-357112 |
| Document: d417235d8k.htm | 0001193125-26-357112 |
| Document: d417235dex102.htm | 0001193125-26-357112 |
| Document: d417235dex991.htm | 0001193125-26-357112 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-357112-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-357112 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-357112-index.html | 0001193125-26-357112 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-357112.txt | 0001193125-26-357112 |
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