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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-197199"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ATEN"
cik: "0001580808"
company_name: "A10 Networks, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-09-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T07:57:19.225501+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# A10 Networks appoints Michelle Caron as CFO effective Sept 24, 2025

## Summary
- Brian Becker resigns as CFO effective Sept 30, 2025; will assist with transition.
- Michelle Caron appointed CFO, effective Sept 24, 2025; previously VP Finance & CFO at Beckman Coulter (Danaher).
- Caron receives base salary of $400k, signing bonus of $150k, target bonus 50% of base.
- Management to recommend RSU and PSU grants each valued at $250k, vesting over four years.
- No disruption to operations or outlook expected from the transition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-197199
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ATEN
- cik: 0001580808
- company_name: A10 Networks, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-09-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1580808/000119312525197199/0001193125-25-197199-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1580808/000119312525197199/d846704d8k.htm

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