Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau Departs; Craig Benson Appointed Interim CEO

Planet Fitness, Inc.

CEO Chris Rondeau steps down effective Sept 15, 2023, after 30 years; will remain on Board and be renominated at 2024 meeting.
Board Member Craig Benson appointed Interim CEO; he is a franchisee with 147 Dunkin' stores and former NH Governor.
Benson served on Board since 2017; co-founded Cabletron Systems; company engaging search firm for permanent CEO.
Rondeau receives severance per Executive Severance Policy: 200% base salary, prorated 2023 bonus, 12 months premium, extended option exercise.
Company states management change not result of any material or unexpected financial events.

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Appointed (interim)

Craig R. Benson

Interim Chief Executive Officer

PLNT · Planet Fitness, Inc.

Effective: 2023-09-15
Filed: September 15, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

appointed Craig R. Benson, a member of the Company’s Board, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Departed

Chris Rondeau

Chief Executive Officer

PLNT · Planet Fitness, Inc.

Effective: 2023-09-15
Successor: Craig R. Benson
Filed: September 15, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

resulting in Chris Rondeau’s departure as the Company’s CEO, effective as of September 15, 2023.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Craig R. Benson was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Planet Fitness, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer

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appointed Craig R. Benson, a member of the Company’s Board, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Chris Rondeau departed as Chief Executive Officer at Planet Fitness, Inc..

Action: departed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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resulting in Chris Rondeau’s departure as the Company’s CEO, effective as of September 15, 2023.

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