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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · QuidelOrtho (QDEL)

QuidelOrtho names Micah Young CFO, effective July 6, 2026, succeeding Joseph Busky

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

QuidelOrtho appointed Micah Young, former CFO of Masimo, as Chief Financial Officer effective July 6, 2026, succeeding Joseph Busky, who is retiring. Busky will stay in a transition role and then serve as a special advisor to the CEO for up to 24 months. The filing discloses Young's pay package, including a $750,000 base salary and a $6,500,000 inducement RSU grant, which shareholders may track in future proxy and 10-K disclosures.

Key points

  • Micah Young, 48, becomes CFO effective July 6, 2026, after serving as CFO of Masimo from October 2017 until Masimo's acquisition by Danaher in June 2026
  • Young's offer letter sets a $750,000 base salary, a 100% target bonus, a $500,000 cash sign-on bonus and $6,500,000 in inducement RSUs vesting over three years
  • Joseph Busky, who announced his retirement in February 2026, will be paid a $340,000 annual base salary for six months after the effective date, then $100,000 as a special advisor for up to 24 months

The filing

CompanyQuidelOrtho (QDEL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 23, 2026, 4:04 PM ET
Accession number0001906324-26-000028

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

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:07 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 23, 2026.

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