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Get filing alertsUFP Technologies promotes Mitchell Rock to CEO, hires Ryan Stafford as General Counsel
Filed June 10, 2026 · Period ending June 4, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Mitchell Rock promoted to Chief Executive Officer effective June 4, 2026, and appointed to Board of Directors, expanding board from seven to eight members. Rock received $650,000 in stock awards vesting over three years.
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Ryan Stafford appointed General Counsel, SVP of Human Resources, and Secretary. Previously served as Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer at Littelfuse leading M&A strategy. Replaces retiring Christopher Litterio after transition.
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Compensation Committee approved $2.3 million in equity grants: CFO Ronald Lataille received $1 million in stock units, CEO Rock received $650,000, and General Counsel Stafford received $650,000 split between stock units and performance shares.
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Stafford's compensation package includes $400,000 base salary, 50% target bonus, and annual equity awards valued at $650,000. Performance shares tied to operating income and return on invested capital metrics.
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Summary
UFP Technologies executed a significant leadership transition, promoting Mitchell Rock to CEO and bringing in Ryan Stafford as General Counsel and head of HR. Rock's elevation to CEO and simultaneous board appointment signals confidence in internal succession planning. Stafford brings M&A expertise from Littelfuse, potentially positioning the company for strategic transactions or integration work.
The equity package across three executives represents meaningful dilution but aligns management incentives with long-term performance. Performance shares tied to operating income and return on invested capital suggest the board is focused on profitability and capital efficiency metrics. The retirement of prior General Counsel Christopher Litterio appears planned given the transition period.
Retail investors should monitor Rock's strategic direction in upcoming earnings calls and watch for any M&A activity given Stafford's background. The equity vesting schedules (2-3 years) provide retention incentives through 2028-2029, suggesting management expects continued growth trajectory.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
UFP Technologies furnished a press release under Regulation FD; specific content not disclosed in 8-K body.
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A copy of the Company’s press release regarding the matters described above has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
UFP Technologies disclosed information via press release under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The 8-K body does not specify the content of the press release; it is attached as Exhibit 99.1. This filing mechanism is typically used for voluntary disclosures to ensure fair dissemination of material non-public information to all investors simultaneously.
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Except for historical information contained in the press release attached as an exhibit hereto, the press release contains forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements.
The company included a cautionary note indicating the press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. This is standard legal language alerting investors that projections or future-oriented statements may not materialize as described.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
UFP Technologies disclosed employment agreements and equity awards for executives including Ryan Stafford and Mitchell C. Rock.
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Employment Offer Letter, Ryan Stafford.
The company entered into an employment offer letter with Ryan Stafford. The specific terms are redacted but the filing indicates this is a new executive hire or promotion requiring disclosure. The exhibit is marked as having redacted portions under Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10)(iv).
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Form of Stock Unit Award Agreement by and between the Company and Mitchell C. Rock.
The company granted stock unit awards to Mitchell C. Rock. This represents equity-based compensation for an executive, which dilutes existing shareholders but aligns management incentives with shareholder value creation.
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Form of Stock Unit Award Agreement by and between the Company and Ryan Stafford. 10.4^ Form of Performance Share Agreement by and between the Company and Ryan Stafford.
Ryan Stafford received both stock unit awards and performance share agreements. The performance shares likely vest based on achieving specific financial or operational targets, creating performance-based incentive alignment. Specific terms are redacted.
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Press Release dated June 4, 2026
The company issued a press release on June 4, 2026, likely announcing the executive appointments or compensation arrangements disclosed in this filing. The press release would provide additional context and public messaging around these leadership changes.
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Form of Stock Unit Award Agreement by and between the Company and Ronald J. Lataille.
Ronald J. Lataille, the CFO who signed this 8-K, received stock unit awards. This represents ongoing equity compensation for the chief financial officer, a routine retention and incentive mechanism for senior financial leadership.
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