AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · AAR (AIR)

AAR CORP. Chief Human Resources Officer Tracey Patterson to leave January 10, 2025

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

AAR CORP. said Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Tracey Patterson accepted a position outside the company and the aviation industry, and will leave effective January 10, 2025. The company agreed to pay her $300,000 in cash, in place of unvested restricted stock tied to her 2023 hiring, on condition that she sign a release of claims and confidentiality and restrictive covenants.

Key points

  • Tracey Patterson notified AAR CORP. on January 3, 2025 that she accepted another opportunity outside the company and the aviation industry
  • Departure from her position as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer is effective January 10, 2025
  • AAR CORP. agreed to pay Ms. Patterson $300,000, the approximate value of her unvested time-based restricted stock award, conditioned on a release of claims and covenants including non-disparagement and non-solicitation

The filing

CompanyAAR (AIR)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 7, 2025, 5:54 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-25-001753

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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