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accession: "0001213900-26-012370"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CDZI"
cik: "0000727273"
company_name: "CADIZ INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:08:22.715082+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cadiz appoints Dave O'Hara to board; former Microsoft EVP/CFO

## Summary
- Dave O'Hara appointed to Cadiz board effective Feb 3, 2026, filling existing vacancy.
- O'Hara spent 20+ years at Microsoft, most recently EVP & CFO of Commercial Business Group.
- His term expires at 2026 annual meeting; expected to stand for re-election.
- No arrangements, family relationships, or material transactions with the company.
- Compensation per Cadiz Director Compensation Policy as described in prior proxy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-012370
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CDZI
- cik: 0000727273
- company_name: CADIZ INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/727273/000121390026012370/0001213900-26-012370-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/727273/000121390026012370/ea0275678-8k_cadiz.htm

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