AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Byrna Technologies Inc. (BYRN)

Byrna Technologies adds Matthew McBrady to board, expanding it to eight members

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Byrna Technologies appointed Matthew McBrady, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors effective immediately, after the board increased its size from seven to eight members. The company said the appointment is part of a board refreshment strategy that began more than a year ago. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or compensation figures beyond a reference to the standard non-employee director program.

Key points

  • Board appointed Dr. Matthew McBrady on August 29, 2026, filling a newly created seat; board size rises from seven to eight.
  • Dr. McBrady, 55, is CFO of GoBrands, Inc., parent of GoPuff, and previously served on the board of Axon Enterprise from 2001 to 2014 and 2016 to 2026.
  • He will receive standard non-employee director compensation, described in the proxy statement filed September 2, 2026.
  • The company said the appointment is part of a planned board refreshment strategy that began more than a year ago.

The filing

CompanyByrna Technologies Inc. (BYRN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 3, 2026, 7:00 AM ET
Accession number0001437749-26-029555

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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