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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-018593"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVAV"
cik: "0001368622"
company_name: "AeroVironment Inc"
filed_at: "2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:05:49.774384+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CFO Kevin McDonnell to retire July 31, 2026; transition plan in place

## Summary
- Kevin McDonnell, EVP and CFO, notified retirement effective July 31, 2026.
- He will continue as CFO until a successor is hired or the retirement date.
- Company will pay FY2026 target STIP bonus of $455,420 and COBRA reimbursement.
- McDonnell signed retirement agreement with general release and reaffirmed confidentiality obligations.
- Search for new CFO underway; orderly transition of duties planned.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-018593
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVAV
- cik: 0001368622
- company_name: AeroVironment Inc
- filed_at: 2026-02-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1368622/000110465926018593/0001104659-26-018593-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1368622/000110465926018593/tm266989d1_8k.htm

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