---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193805-23-000802"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IMMR"
cik: "0001058811"
company_name: "IMMERSION CORP"
filed_at: "2023-05-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T11:11:15.224275+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Immersion CFO Aaron Akerman to resign; J. Michael Dodson appointed CFO effective June 12, 2023

## Summary
- CFO Aaron Akerman steps down upon successor appointment; separation date Aug 11, 2023; receives CAD$167,750 severance and CAD$50,000 bonus.
- J. Michael Dodson named CFO effective June 12, 2023; base salary $350,000, $50,000 bonus in Jan 2024, 50,000 RSU grant.
- Compensation Committee approved 2023 Annual Bonus Plan; CEO Eric Singer and CSO Bill Martin each target 100% of base salary based on non-GAAP operating income.
- Dodson's change of control agreement provides 100% base salary severance, COBRA premiums, and full equity acceleration upon qualifying termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193805-23-000802
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IMMR
- cik: 0001058811
- company_name: IMMERSION CORP
- filed_at: 2023-05-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1058811/000119380523000802/0001193805-23-000802-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1058811/000119380523000802/e618674_8k-immersion.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Aaron Akerman resigned as Chief Financial Officer at IMMERSION CORP.
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Mr. Akerman will step down as Chief Financial Officer of the Company upon the appointment of a successor and will depart from the Company effective August 11, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1058811/000119380523000802/0001193805-23-000802-index.htm
- Executive change
  J. Michael Dodson was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at IMMERSION CORP.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On May 26, 2023, the Company appointed J. Michael Dodson as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective June 12, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1058811/000119380523000802/0001193805-23-000802-index.htm

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