AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) assigns Hema Widhani to Audit and Governance committees

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AAR CORP. filed an amended current report to update a prior disclosure about its board composition. The company previously reported the appointment of Hema Widhani to its Board of Directors without any committee roles. On September 16, 2025, the Board appointed Ms. Widhani to the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, effective immediately. This change strengthens her involvement in financial oversight and corporate governance at the company.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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Common Stock, $1.00 par value AIR

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2025

AAR CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-6263		36-2334820
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation )		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One AAR Place 1100 N. Wood Dale Road Wood Dale, Illinois	60191
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 227-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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, $1.00 par value		AIR		New York Stock Exchange
				NYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule  405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

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

AAR CORP. (the “Company”) is filing this amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 18, 2025, which reported the appointment of Hema Widhani to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). At the time of the appointment, the Board had not appointed Ms. Widhani to any of its committees.

On September 16, 2025, the Board appointed Ms. Widhani to the Board’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee, effective immediately.

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.

Date: September 16, 2025

	AAR CORP.
	By:	/s/ Jessica A. Garascia
		Jessica A. Garascia
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What change did AAR CORP. (AIR) disclose in this 8-K/A amendment?

AAR CORP. disclosed that director Hema Widhani was appointed to its Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. The original filing had reported her board appointment but without any committee assignments, which this amendment now updates.

Who is the director affected by AAR CORP.’s (AIR) amended 8-K filing?

The amendment concerns board member Hema Widhani. She was previously appointed to AAR CORP.’s Board of Directors, and this filing clarifies that she now serves on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, effective September 16, 2025.

Which board committees did AAR CORP. (AIR) add Hema Widhani to?

AAR CORP. added Hema Widhani to its Audit Committee and its Nominating and Governance Committee. These roles involve oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, and board and governance matters for the company.

Why did AAR CORP. (AIR) need to amend its earlier 8-K filing?

The company amended its earlier 8-K because the initial report disclosed only Hema Widhani’s appointment to the Board, without committee assignments. This 8-K/A updates that disclosure to reflect her immediate appointments to two key board committees.

Does the AAR CORP. (AIR) 8-K/A indicate any financial or transaction impact?

The 8-K/A focuses on corporate governance, specifically committee assignments for director Hema Widhani. It does not describe new transactions, earnings data, or financial impacts, instead updating the structure of the Board’s committee membership.