AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · CONMED (CNMD)

CONMED adds Kim Kelderman, Bio-Techne CEO, to its board of directors

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

CONMED Corporation's Board appointed Kim Kelderman as an independent non-employee director effective immediately, on September 8, 2025. He currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and a board member of Bio-Techne, and joins the Corporate Governance and Nominating and Strategy Committees.

Key points

  • Appointed to the Board on September 8, 2025, effective immediately, with seats on the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and the Strategy Committee.
  • Board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange requirements.
  • Received a prorated annual director equity grant valued at approximately $134,766, comprising 500 restricted stock units and options on 6,227 shares, vesting in full on September 8, 2026.
  • Has been President and CEO of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) since February 2024.

The filing

CompanyCONMED (CNMD)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 9, 2025, 4:11 PM ET
Accession number0001174947-25-001185

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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