---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001357615-26-000201"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KBR"
cik: "0001357615"
company_name: "KBR, INC."
filed_at: "2026-11-09T21:30:29+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-11-09T21:32:16.552911+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# KBR names eight-member Trinzic board ahead of Jan 4, 2027 spin-off; Masiello to chair

## Summary
- Spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions unit into Trinzic targeted to close January 4, 2027, via pro rata distribution of at least 80.1% of shares, intended tax-free.
- Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello, ex-Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, expected to chair Trinzic; CEO-designate Michael LaRouche also a director.
- Board includes retired Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, who ended a 34-year career as the Space Force's second Chief of Space Operations in November 2026, and ex-Boeing Defense CFO Carol Hibbard.
- Nchacha Etta (CFO of U.S. Physical Therapy) and Masiello will retire from KBR's board at spin-off completion, citing no disagreement; both move to Trinzic's board.
- KBR EVP Strategic Transactions Mark Sopp also retires at spin-off, receiving no severance; board adds Rakesh Sharma (ex-Ultra Electronics CEO) and retired Vice Adm. James Syring.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001357615-26-000201
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KBR
- cik: 0001357615
- company_name: KBR, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-11-09T21:30:29+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357615/000135761526000201/0001357615-26-000201-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1357615/000135761526000201/kbr-20261105.htm

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