---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001174947-26-000017"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CNMD"
cik: "0000816956"
company_name: "CONMED Corp"
filed_at: "2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:16:56.590151+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CONMED CFO Todd Garner to depart; transition to Special Advisor through Nov 2026

## Summary
- Garner's separation effective by Mar 15, 2026 or upon appointment of new CFO; he will serve as Special Advisor until Nov 2, 2026.
- Garner eligible for severance under Executive Severance Plan: 1.5x salary + 1.5x average bonus; equity continues vesting through Separation Date.
- Company retained executive search firm for permanent CFO; separation not due to disagreement on operations, policies, financial results.
- Garner will receive base salary and pro-rated bonus during advisory period but will not receive annual equity grant in Q1 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001174947-26-000017
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CNMD
- cik: 0000816956
- company_name: CONMED Corp
- filed_at: 2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/816956/000117494726000017/0001174947-26-000017-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/816956/000117494726000017/form8k-35048_cnmd.htm

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