[8-K] Aaon Inc Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) filed an 8-K announcing a board change. On 27 June 2025 the Board appointed Samir Desai—currently EVP & Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch—as an independent Class III director. His initial term runs until the 2027 annual meeting, after which he is expected to stand for re-election. Desai will sit on the Board’s Technology Committee, bringing extensive omnichannel retail and IT leadership experience from Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group and Intertex Apparel Group. To accommodate the appointment, the Board’s size rises from ten to eleven directors. Compensation will mirror that of Arhaus’s other non-employee directors and no related-party transactions were reported. Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL cover page) accompanies the filing.

Positive

• Independent director with deep digital retail expertise appointed, supporting Arhaus’s omnichannel strategy.
• Board expanded to 11 members, enhancing governance breadth without diluting independence.
• No related-party transactions or conflicts disclosed, minimizing governance risk.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Routine but positive governance move; adds tech depth without conflicts.

The 8-K reflects sound governance practice. Adding an independent director with proven digital expertise aligns with shareholder interests as Arhaus continues omnichannel expansion. The increase to 11 directors keeps the board size manageable and maintains independence ratios. No compensation anomalies or related-party issues were disclosed, limiting risk. Financial impact is indirect and long-term, so materiality is modest.

Retail Technology Specialist

TL;DR: Desai’s digital retail track record could accelerate Arhaus’s tech roadmap.

Samir Desai led tech transformations at Abercrombie & Fitch and Equinox, focusing on e-commerce, data analytics and customer experience—areas critical for furniture retailers moving online. His presence on the Technology Committee signals Arhaus’s intent to deepen digital capabilities, potentially driving higher online conversion and omnichannel traffic over time. While strategic upside exists, immediate earnings impact is negligible.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 26, 2025

AAON, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 

Nevada

0-18953

87-0448736

(State or Other Jurisdiction

(Commission File Number: )

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

of Incorporation)

2425 South Yukon Ave.,

Tulsa,

Oklahoma

74107

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (918) 583-2266

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock			AAON			NASDAQ

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officer; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Departure of Certain Officers

On June 26, 2025, Christopher D. Eason, Principal Accounting Officer of AAON, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign on September 1, 2025. Mr. Eason’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s financials, operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Eason will assist the Company with an orderly transition of his duties, which will be assumed by Rebecca A. Thompson, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, on an interim basis.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Description
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						AAON, INC.
Date:			July 2, 2025			By:			/s/ Luke A. Bomer
									Luke A. Bomer, Secretary

FAQ

Why did Arhaus (ARHS) file an 8-K on 2 July 2025?

The company reported the 27 June 2025 appointment of Samir Desai as an independent director, triggering Item 5.02 disclosure.

Who is the new Arhaus board member and what is his background?

Samir Desai is EVP & Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch and has over 20 years of retail technology leadership experience.

How long will Samir Desai serve on Arhaus’s Board?

He will serve as a Class III director until the 2027 Annual Meeting, when he is expected to stand for re-election.

Will Desai receive special compensation for joining the Board?

No. His compensation will match that of existing non-employee directors as outlined in Arhaus’s 2025 proxy statement.

Did the board size change with this appointment?

Yes. The Board increased from ten to eleven seats to accommodate Desai’s addition.

Are there any related-party transactions involving Samir Desai and Arhaus?

Arhaus reported none under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.