AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · A10 Networks (ATEN)

A10 Networks CFO Brian Becker resigns; Michelle Caron named successor effective Sept. 24

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

A10 Networks said CFO Brian Becker resigned effective September 30, 2025, and will stay on to assist with transition matters. The company named Michelle Caron, formerly CFO of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, as its new CFO effective September 24, 2025, and the filing says no disruption to operations or outlook is expected. The change is a notable leadership transition, but the filing reports no financial results or guidance.

Key points

  • Brian Becker resigned as CFO on September 2, 2025, effective September 30, 2025, and will assist with transition matters
  • Michelle Caron, age 58, becomes CFO effective September 24, 2025
  • Caron's offer letter: $400,000 base salary, $150,000 signing bonus, 50% target annual bonus, and $250,000 each in RSUs and performance-based RSUs (recommended to the board)

The filing

CompanyA10 Networks (ATEN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 5, 2025, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-197199

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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