---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-255493"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMTC"
cik: "0000088941"
company_name: "SEMTECH CORP"
filed_at: "2022-09-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T06:35:17.953972+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Semtech enters separation agreement with ex-SVP Alistair Fulton; $729K severance

## Summary
- Alistair W. Fulton terminated as SVP & GM, Wireless and Sensing Products Group, effective Sept 8, 2022.
- Cash severance of $729,000 payable in two installments: $364,500 after revocation lapse and $364,500 after March 8, 2023.
- COBRA premium reimbursement for up to 12 months following separation date.
- Vested and unexercised options for 2,500 shares remain exercisable for a limited post-termination period.
- Includes general release of claims, non-disparagement, and reaffirmation of confidentiality obligations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-255493
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMTC
- cik: 0000088941
- company_name: SEMTECH CORP
- filed_at: 2022-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- 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/88941/000119312522255493/0001193125-22-255493-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88941/000119312522255493/d378976d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Alistair W. Fulton was terminated as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wireless and Sensing Products Group at SEMTECH CORP.
  - Action: terminated
  - Role: Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wireless and Sensing Products Group
  source text: As previously reported by Semtech Corporation (the “Company”) on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2022, on September 8, 2022 the Company terminated the employment of Alistair W. Fulton.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88941/000119312522255493/0001193125-22-255493-index.htm

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