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AngioDynamics (NASDAQ: ANGO) details CEO transition and executive retention awards

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AngioDynamics outlined a planned leadership transition and retention program for senior executives. President and CEO James C. Clemmer signed a Transition and Retirement Agreement under which he will continue as CEO until a successor is appointed or until November 30, 2026, with possible month‑to‑month extensions by mutual agreement. His existing stock options and service-based restricted stock units will continue to vest until his service as a consultant or director ends, after which they immediately vest, while performance-based restricted stock units may still vest according to their original terms. The board also approved retention agreements for the executive leadership team: key named executive officers are eligible for cash retention awards equal to 150% of base salary and others for 50% of base salary, if they remain employed until the earlier of six months after the new CEO starts or June 1, 2027.

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AngioDynamics structures an orderly CEO transition with strong retention incentives for its senior executives.

The company has formalized CEO James C. Clemmer’s retirement through a Transition and Retirement Agreement that keeps him in place until a successor is named or until November 30, 2026, with a possible month‑to‑month extension. This arrangement can help maintain leadership continuity while the board completes its search.

The agreement permits continued vesting of Clemmer’s previously granted stock options and service-based restricted stock units through his consulting or board service, with performance-based units remaining subject to their original conditions. This ties his equity outcomes to longer-term company performance, rather than ending vesting abruptly at retirement.

Parallel retention agreements offer cash awards equal to 150% of base salary for several named executive officers and 50% for others if they stay until the earlier of six months after a new CEO starts or June 1, 2027. These incentives are designed to keep the broader executive team in place throughout the transition period.


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):  January 30, 2026

AngioDynamics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware  000-50761
11-3146460
     
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14 Plaza Drive, LathamNew York
 
12110
     
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(518) 795-1400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 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:
 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))
 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))
 
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, par value $0.01 per share
 
ANGO
 
NASDAQ Global Select Market
 
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).
 
Emerging growth company
 
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.

Transition and Retirement Agreement

On February 3, 2026, in connection with James C. Clemmer’s previously announced intention to retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of  AngioDynamics, Inc. (“AngioDynamics” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together, the “Company Group”), the Company and Mr. Clemmer entered into a Transition and Retirement Agreement (the “Retirement Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Clemmer will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company until the earlier to occur of (i) the appointment of a successor in the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Company and (ii) November 30, 2026 (the “Planned Retirement Date”); provided, that upon mutual agreement, the Company and Mr. Clemmer may elect to extend the Planned Retirement Date on a month-to-month basis until a successor is found (such ultimate date of retirement, the “Retirement Date”).

In the absence of a previously established retirement program, the Board of Directors of the Company entered into the Retirement Agreement to allow for the continued vesting of Mr. Clemmer’s previously issued and outstanding equity awards until the later of the termination of Mr. Clemmer’s service to the Company as a consultant or director on the Board (such later date, the “Separation of Service Date”) and certain other related terms.  Following the Separation of Service Date, stock options and service-based restricted stock units previously granted to Mr. Clemmer will immediately vest and each outstanding restricted stock unit granted to Mr. Clemmer that is subject to performance-based vesting conditions will remain outstanding and eligible to performance vest in accordance with its terms.

The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Retirement Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and which is incorporated herein by reference.

Retention Agreements

In connection with Mr. Clemmer’s retirement and transition, on January 30, 2026, the Board approved customary retention agreements (the “Retention Agreements”) with the Company’s executive leadership team, including all named executive officers (other than Mr. Clemmer).

Under the Retention Agreements, each recipient that remains employed by the Company on the earlier of (i) 6 months from the date on which a successor Chief Executive Officer commences his or her employment with the Company and (ii) June 1, 2027, is entitled to a cash retention award of a portion of the individual’s base salary.


Under the Retention Agreements, named executive officers Stephen A. Trowbridge, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Laura Piccinini, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cardiovascular and International; and Warren G. Nighan, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory Affairs and Chad T. Campbell, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Oncology and Interventional Devices will be entitled to a cash retention award equal to 150% of the individual’s base salary, and named executive officer Lawrence T. Weiss, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and each other member of the executive leadership team will be eligible to receive a cash retention award equal to 50% of the individual’s base salary.

The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Retention Agreements, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 –
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
10.1
 
Transition and Retirement Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2026,  by
and between AngioDynamics, Inc. and James C. Clemmer.
10.2
 
Form of AngioDynamics Retention Incentive Letter Agreement


SIGNATURE

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.

   
ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.
 
   
(Registrant)
 
         
         
Date:
February 3, 2026
By:
/s/ Lawrence T. Weiss  
      Name:  Lawrence T. Weiss  
     
Title:    Senior Vice President, Chief
 
     
Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
 



FAQ

What CEO transition did AngioDynamics (ANGO) disclose in this 8-K?

AngioDynamics disclosed that President and CEO James C. Clemmer entered a Transition and Retirement Agreement. He will remain CEO until a successor is appointed or November 30, 2026, with an option for month‑to‑month extensions by mutual agreement to support an orderly leadership change.

How long will James C. Clemmer’s equity awards continue to vest at AngioDynamics (ANGO)?

Clemmer’s existing stock options and service-based restricted stock units will continue vesting until his service as a consultant or board director ends. At that Separation of Service Date, they immediately vest, while performance-based restricted stock units can still vest later according to their original performance conditions and terms.

What retention incentives did AngioDynamics (ANGO) approve for key executives?

The board approved retention agreements granting eligible executives cash awards if they remain employed through a defined transition period. Certain named executive officers can receive a cash award equal to 150% of base salary, while others on the executive leadership team are eligible for a 50% base-salary award.

When do AngioDynamics (ANGO) executives earn their retention cash awards?

Executives earn retention awards if they stay employed until the earlier of six months after a successor CEO begins work or June 1, 2027. Meeting either timing condition triggers payment of the agreed percentage of base salary under each executive’s retention agreement.

Which AngioDynamics (ANGO) executives are eligible for 150% base-salary retention awards?

Named executive officers Stephen A. Trowbridge, Laura Piccinini, Warren G. Nighan and Chad T. Campbell are eligible for cash retention awards equal to 150% of base salary. Lawrence T. Weiss and other executive leadership team members can earn retention awards equal to 50% of base salary.

Why did AngioDynamics (ANGO) implement a Transition and Retirement Agreement instead of a standard program?

AngioDynamics stated it had no previously established retirement program, so the board used a specific Transition and Retirement Agreement for Clemmer. This structure defines vesting treatment of his existing equity awards and clarifies responsibilities and timing for his planned retirement from the CEO role.
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