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- Departure of CFO (new) — Chief Financial Officer Amanda Whalen is stepping down from her role effective August 21, 2026.
Klaviyo CFO Amanda Whalen to step down in August; company announces Q1 2026 results
Filed May 5, 2026 · Period ending May 1, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CFO Amanda Whalen will step down August 21, 2026, transitioning to advisory role through November 16 while company searches for replacement. Departure not related to any disagreement or financial issues.
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Whalen's equity awards will continue vesting during 3-month consulting period under agreement signed May 4, 2026, providing transition continuity.
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Company announced Q1 2026 financial results via press release on May 5, 2026. Actual figures provided in attached exhibit.
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Summary
Klaviyo disclosed two significant events: the planned departure of CFO Amanda Whalen and the release of Q1 2026 financial results. Whalen informed the company on May 1 of her intention to step down, with an effective date of August 21, 2026. She will remain as CFO through that date, then serve as an advisor through mid-November while the company conducts a formal search for her replacement.
The company explicitly stated her departure is not related to any disagreements, financial performance issues, or accounting concerns—standard language meant to reassure investors this is a voluntary transition.
For retail investors, CFO departures warrant attention as they can signal underlying issues or create uncertainty during transitions, though the structured handoff and consulting arrangement suggest an orderly process. The company also announced Q1 2026 earnings, though the 8-K itself doesn't contain the numbers. Watch for: (1) who is named as the new CFO and their background, (2) any commentary in the Q1 earnings about business momentum, and (3) whether the transition timeline holds or accelerates, which could indicate hidden friction.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 5, 2026, Klaviyo, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Klaviyo disclosed its first quarter 2026 financial results through a press release on May 5, 2026. The 8-K itself does not contain the actual financial figures; those are provided in the attached press release exhibit. This is a standard earnings announcement filing.
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 May 1, 2026, Amanda Whalen informed the Company of her intention to step down from her role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Whalen will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer through August 21, 2026, after which she will move into an advisory role to support a smooth transition. The Company has initiated a formal search for a new Chief Financial Officer.
Amanda Whalen announced her intention to step down as CFO effective August 21, 2026. She will transition to an advisory role to support continuity while the company conducts a formal search for her replacement. This represents a planned leadership transition at the CFO level.
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On May 4, 2026, the Company and Ms. Whalen entered into a consulting agreement (the “Agreement”) setting forth the terms of Ms. Whalen’s post-employment advisory role. Under the Agreement, following the effective date of her departure, Ms. Whalen will serve as an independent contractor until November 16, 2026, and Ms. Whalen’s outstanding equity awards will continue to vest in accordance with their terms during such term.
The company formalized a consulting agreement with Ms. Whalen for her post-CFO advisory period running from August 21, 2026 through November 16, 2026. During this consulting period, her outstanding equity awards will continue to vest normally, providing continuity incentives during the transition.
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Ms. Whalen’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or related to the Company’s financial performance, accounting practices, internal controls, or operations.
The company explicitly disclosed that the CFO departure is not related to any disagreements, financial performance issues, accounting problems, internal control deficiencies, or operational concerns. This standard disclosure helps clarify that the departure appears to be voluntary and not driven by underlying business issues.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Klaviyo furnished Regulation FD disclosure under Items 2.02 and 7.01 with Exhibit 99.1; not deemed filed for Exchange Act purposes.
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The information contained in Items 2.02 and 7.01 and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Klaviyo furnished information under Regulation FD (Items 2.02 and 7.01) with an accompanying Exhibit 99.1. The disclosure is explicitly not deemed "filed" under the Exchange Act and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings. This is standard boilerplate language for Reg FD disclosures, typically used for earnings releases or other voluntary public communications.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Klaviyo disclosed a consulting agreement with CFO Amanda Whalen, suggesting a potential transition from her executive role.
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Consulting Agreement between Klaviyo, Inc. and Amanda Whalen, dated May 4, 2026
Klaviyo disclosed a consulting agreement with Amanda Whalen, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer. Consulting agreements with sitting executives typically signal a transition from full-time employment to advisory status, though the 8-K does not explicitly state whether she is departing her CFO role. The press release exhibit may contain additional details about the nature of this arrangement.
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