---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001206774-24-001195"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TRNS"
cik: "0000099302"
company_name: "TRANSCAT INC"
filed_at: "2024-12-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T23:59:39.746220+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Transcat grants enhanced change-in-control severance to CEO, CFO, SVP HR

## Summary
- CEO Rudow gets 24 months salary/bonus/benefits; CFO Barbato 12 months; SVP Conroy 6 months on qualifying termination after change in control.
- All unvested equity awards vest immediately upon qualifying termination; option exercise periods extended for full term.
- Change in control defined as merger, board change, >25% tender offer/ownership, or asset sale; transition period is 24 months.
- Company states no imminent change in control; agreements intended to retain key officers and assure continuity if one occurs.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001206774-24-001195
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TRNS
- cik: 0000099302
- company_name: TRANSCAT INC
- filed_at: 2024-12-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/99302/000120677424001195/0001206774-24-001195-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/99302/000120677424001195/trns4419521-8k.htm

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