---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001609711-24-000188"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "GDDY"
cik: "0001609711"
company_name: "GoDaddy Inc."
filed_at: "2024-11-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T19:46:17.063932+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GoDaddy CAO Nicholas Daddario departs; separation agreement provides $261k lump sum, leave through March 2025

## Summary
- Employment as CAO ended Nov 6, 2024; will support transition through Dec 13, 2024.
- Paid leave of absence from Dec 14, 2024 to Mar 7, 2025 with continued salary, benefits, and equity vesting.
- Lump sum separation payment of ~$261,000 (281 days of base salary) plus FY2024 MBO bonus eligibility.
- COBRA premium payments through Dec 31, 2025 or $14,374 lump sum in lieu; up to 6 months outplacement.
- Separation agreement includes release of claims, non-disparagement, and confidentiality obligations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001609711-24-000188
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: GDDY
- cik: 0001609711
- company_name: GoDaddy Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-11-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1609711/000160971124000188/0001609711-24-000188-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1609711/000160971124000188/gddy-20241106.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001609711-24-000188.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Nicholas Daddario departed as Chief Accounting Officer at GoDaddy Inc..
  - Action: concluded
  - Role: Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: Mr. Daddario’s employment as Chief Accounting Officer concluded on November 6, 2024, though he will continue supporting the transition of his responsibilities through December 13, 2024.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1609711/000160971124000188/0001609711-24-000188-index.htm

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