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accession: "0000851310-23-000106"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLIT"
cik: "0000851310"
company_name: "HARMONIC INC."
filed_at: "2023-12-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T17:39:02.307863+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Harmonic amends change of control severance agreement with Neven Haltmayer

## Summary
- Involuntary termination within 18 months after Change of Control triggers 100% base salary, bonus (greater of 100% target or 2-year avg), 1-year benefits, full equity acceleration.
- Upon a Video Transaction, 50% of unvested RSUs accelerate if employee remains employed through closing; separate severance for termination within 12 months.
- Agreement approved by compensation committee on Nov 30, 2023, replacing prior version dated March 2018.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000851310-23-000106
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLIT
- cik: 0000851310
- company_name: HARMONIC INC.
- filed_at: 2023-12-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851310/000085131023000106/0000851310-23-000106-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851310/000085131023000106/hlit-20231130.htm

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