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Get filing alertsAeroVironment director Stephen Page to retire after 13 years, will not seek re-election
Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending July 23, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Stephen Page notified the Board on July 23, 2026 that he will retire and not stand for re-election at the September 24, 2026 annual meeting, ending a 13-year tenure with no disagreements cited.
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Page will continue serving on the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee through the end of his term at the annual meeting, maintaining board oversight continuity.
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Summary
AeroVironment disclosed that director Stephen Page will retire from the Board at the company's September 24, 2026 annual meeting after 13 years of service. Page notified the Board on July 23 that he would not seek re-election, with the filing explicitly stating his decision was not due to any disagreement with the company. He will continue serving on the Audit and Nominating/Governance committees through the end of his current term.
The company characterized Page's tenure as providing strategic, financial, and governance oversight during AeroVironment's evolution from a pure-play unmanned aircraft systems business into a multi-domain defense technology provider spanning autonomous systems, space, cyber, and directed energy. This is a routine board transition with an orderly succession timeline allowing the company to identify a replacement before the annual meeting.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On July 23, 2026, Stephen Page, a member of the AeroVironment, Inc. (the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”), notified the Board of his decision to retire from the Board effective upon the expiration of his current term and not stand for re-election as a director of the Company.
Stephen Page, a current board member, has decided to retire from the Board and will not seek re-election. He will continue serving through the end of his current term, which expires at the 2026 annual meeting anticipated for September 24, 2026. The filing explicitly states his decision was not due to any disagreement with the company on any matter.
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Mr. Page will continue to serve as a director and as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee until the completion of his term, which will end at the start of the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, anticipated to be held on September 24, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”).
Page will maintain his current responsibilities on both the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee through September 24, 2026, ensuring continuity in board oversight until a successor can be elected at the annual meeting.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Mr. Page’s decision to retire and not stand for re-reelection to the Board at the Annual Meeting
A director named Mr. Page has decided to retire and will not seek re-election to the Board at the upcoming Annual Meeting. This is a routine board transition disclosed under Regulation FD.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Stephen F. Page, a member of AV’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), has informed the Board of his decision not to seek re-election and to retire from the Board at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Stephen F. Page, a director for 13 years, will retire from AeroVironment's Board at the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting. This is a planned retirement; Page chose not to seek re-election. The company characterizes his tenure as providing strategic, financial, and governance oversight during AeroVironment's evolution from a pure-play unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) business into a multi-domain defense technology provider.
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During his 13 years on AV’s Board, Mr. Page provided strategic, financial and governance oversight that supported the company’s growth and evolution into a leading multi-domain defense technology provider.
The filing highlights Page's contributions over 13 years, emphasizing his role in financial discipline and governance during the company's transformation. CEO Wahid Nawabi's statement notes that under Page's tenure, AeroVironment evolved from a UAS-focused company into a provider of autonomous, space, cyber, and directed energy systems. The retirement will reduce Board continuity but appears to be an orderly transition with no indication of disagreement or concern.
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