---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000202058-26-000066"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LHX"
cik: "0000202058"
company_name: "L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-08-17T11:30:40+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-17T11:35:53.522795+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# L3Harris appoints Sam Mehta CEO; Kubasik exits after conduct probe

## Summary
- Sam Mehta named President and CEO effective Aug 17, 2026; also joins Board.
- Christopher Kubasik stepped down as Chairman/CEO after Board investigation found conduct inconsistent with Code of Conduct; no impact on financials.
- Lewis Hay III named Independent Chairman; Lauren Barnes (SMS) and Christopher Aebli (CSD) appointed segment presidents.
- Mehta's compensation: $1.25M base salary, 200% target bonus, $13.25M LTI target.
- Company reaffirms 2026 revenue, organic growth, segment operating margin, GAAP EPS, and free cash flow.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000202058-26-000066
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LHX
- cik: 0000202058
- company_name: L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-08-17T11:30:40+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/202058/000020205826000066/0000202058-26-000066-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/202058/000020205826000066/hrs-20260816.htm

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