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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Schrödinger (SDGR)

Schrodinger reaffirms 2026 and Q2 guidance; Chief Commercial Officer Mannix Aklian departs

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Schrodinger said its Chief Commercial Officer, Global Head of Software Sales and Marketing, Mannix Aklian, left the role effective immediately on May 18, 2026, and that Paul Davie, a former executive vice president of sales, is returning as interim replacement while a permanent successor is sought. The company also reaffirmed its full-year and second-quarter 2026 guidance from its May 5, 2026 first-quarter earnings release, which keeps the outlook it previously gave shareholders in place.

Key points

  • Mannix Aklian ceased to serve as Chief Commercial Officer on May 18, 2026, effective immediately.
  • Paul Davie returns as interim Chief Commercial Officer while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
  • The company reaffirmed full-year 2026 and second-quarter 2026 guidance from its May 5, 2026 earnings release.

The filing

CompanySchrödinger (SDGR)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 20, 2026, 4:19 PM ET
Accession number0001490978-26-000041

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

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:56 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 May 20, 2026.

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