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NASDAQ: MRCY MERCURY SYSTEMS INC 8-K

Mercury Systems extends CEO William Ballhaus's contract to August 15, 2030 and reaffirms guidance

Filed September 16, 2026 · Period ending September 16, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Independent directors approved an amendment extending CEO William Ballhaus's employment agreement term to August 15, 2030; the agreement is otherwise unchanged.

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    The company reaffirmed the financial guidance issued on its August 18, 2026 earnings call; no new figures were disclosed in this filing.

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Summary

Mercury Systems extended Chairman and CEO William Ballhaus's employment agreement by three years, through August 15, 2030. The amendment was approved by the independent directors and leaves the rest of the agreement unchanged. The company also reaffirmed the financial guidance it provided on its August 18, 2026 earnings call, signaling that management's outlook remains intact.

For retail holders, the extension provides leadership continuity for roughly four more years and indicates board confidence in Ballhaus's stewardship. The guidance reaffirmation is a modest positive, though no new financial details were provided in the filing. This is a routine governance and disclosure update with no immediate concerns.

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Event · Exhibit 99.1

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Mercury Systems extends CEO Bill Ballhaus's contract through Aug 15, 2030 and reaffirms prior guidance.

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entered into an agreement to extend the employment contract of Chairman and CEO Bill Ballhaus, extending the initial term of his employment contract for another three years through August 15, 2030

The company extended CEO Bill Ballhaus's employment contract by three years, through August 15, 2030. This signals board confidence in his leadership and provides continuity for the company's strategic plan.

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