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VSAT VIASAT INC
CIK 0000797721 50 ready 8-Ks latest May 28, 2026, 4:23 PM ET RSS · JSON
Activity: QUIET 0 filings / 30d vs 1 baseline
Ready 8-Ks 50
Latest filing May 28, 2026, 4:23 PM ET
Top materiality 0.90
Event mix earnings ×14 · debt ×13 · leadership ×11
Sentiment 8 pos · 4 neg · 38 neu
Latest earnings reported 2026-Q3
Executive change recent →

Recent 8-K filings for VSAT

Executive changes

Appointed

Shekar Ayyar

independent Class II director
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2026-05-06
Filed
May 7, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
On May 6, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Viasat, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Shekar Ayyar to serve as an independent Class II director with an initial term expiring at the Company’s 2028 annual meeting of stockholders
Departed

Andrew Sukawaty

Director
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-05-21
Filed
May 22, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
On May 21, 2025, Andrew Sukawaty tendered his resignation from the Board and all applicable Board committees, effective immediately.
Appointed

William LaPlante

Director
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-05-09
Filed
May 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
Additionally, on May 9, 2025, the Board appointed William LaPlante and Michael Paull as directors.
Departed

James Bridenstine

Director
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-05-09
Filed
May 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
On May 9, 2025, James Bridenstine resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Viasat, Inc. (the “Company”).
Appointed

Michael Paull

Director
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-05-09
Filed
May 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
Additionally, on May 9, 2025, the Board appointed William LaPlante and Michael Paull as directors.
Departed

Kevin Harkenrider

Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-06-30
Filed
April 28, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
announced that Kevin Harkenrider, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer, will retire from such role on June 30, 2025
Departed

Rajeev Suri

director
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-03-06
Filed
March 7, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
Rajeev Suri notified the Company that he intends to retire from the Board effective immediately.
Role change

Girish Chandran

President of Global Space Networks
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-01-22
Filed
January 22, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
Girish Chandran, the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, will take on additional responsibilities as the President of Global Space Networks as of January 22, 2025
Departed

Kumara Guru Gowrappan

President
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-01-23
Filed
January 22, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
On January 22, 2025, Viasat, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Kumara Guru Gowrappan will cease serving as President of the Company as of January 23, 2025.
Role change

Craig Miller

Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2025-01-22
Successor
Girish Chandran
Filed
January 22, 2025, 6:59 PM ET
Craig Miller, the Company’s President, Global Space Networks, ceased serving in such position as of the Transition Date and will continue his employment with the Company as Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives.
Role change

Shawn Duffy

Chief Accounting Officer
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2024-09-16
Successor
Garrett L. Chase
Filed
August 28, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
He will succeed Shawn Duffy, who will remain with Viasat in the role of Chief Accounting Officer.
Appointed

Garrett L. Chase

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
VSAT · VIASAT INC
Effective
2024-09-16
Filed
August 28, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
On August 23, 2024, Garrett L. Chase agreed to join Viasat, Inc. (“Viasat”) in the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 16, 2024.

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q3 EPS reported -$0.69 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.90 · Median 0.65 · Most common event earnings

8 positive 4 negative 38 neutral

source · VSAT on sec.gov