---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000709283-25-000033"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QMCO"
cik: "0000709283"
company_name: "QUANTUM CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2025-08-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T09:34:19.609501+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Quantum appoints James C. Clancy and Tony J. Blevins to board of directors

## Summary
- Appointed James C. Clancy and Tony J. Blevins as directors effective August 27, 2025.
- Each director receives $50,000 annual cash retainer, committee fees, and pro-rated RSU grant.
- RSUs vest 100% on the earlier of one year from grant or the 2025 annual meeting.
- No familial relationships or transactions with existing officers/directors reported.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000709283-25-000033
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QMCO
- cik: 0000709283
- company_name: QUANTUM CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2025-08-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/709283/000070928325000033/0000709283-25-000033-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/709283/000070928325000033/qtm-20250827.htm

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