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Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) details $1.2M salary, $3.6M RSUs for interim CEO

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Arrow Electronics, Inc. filed an amended current report to provide details of the compensation package for William (“Bill”) Austen, who was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 16, 2025.

Under an offer letter effective as of that date, Mr. Austen will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000. He was also granted a one-time special award of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $3,600,000, granted on September 30, 2025. These RSUs are scheduled to vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, provided he continues to serve as Interim President and CEO or as a member of the Board through the vesting date. He will also receive relocation assistance benefits related to business travel to the company’s corporate headquarters.

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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): September 16, 2025

 

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York 1-4482 11-1806155
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

9151 East Panorama Circle, Centennial, CO 80112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 824-4000

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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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 par value per share  ARW  New York Stock Exchange

 

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.  ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introductory Note

 

On September 16, 2025, Arrow Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original 8-K”) to announce, among other things, that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) had appointed William (“Bill”) Austen as the Company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer to succeed Sean Kerins, effective September 16, 2025.

 

This amendment to the Original 8-K (this “Amended 8-K”) amends and supplements the Original 8-K to provide details about Mr. Austen’s salary, compensation, and other benefits in connection with his appointment. No other changes have been made to the Original 8-K.

 

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

 

In connection with his appointment as Interim President and CEO, on September 30, 2025, the Company and Mr. Austen entered into an offer letter, effective as of September 16, 2025, pursuant to which Mr. Austen will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 and was awarded a one-time, special grant of restricted stock units (the “RSUs”), with a grant date value of $3,600,000 and a grant date of September 30, 2025. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, subject to the terms of the Company’s 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the underlying award agreement and Mr. Austen’s continuous service as the Interim President and CEO or as a member of the Board through the vesting date. In connection with Mr. Austen’s business-related travel to the Company’s corporate headquarters, he will also be entitled to receive relocation assistance benefits.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
   
Date: October 3, 2025 By: /s/ Carine Jean-Claude
    Carine Jean-Claude
    Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Secretary

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Arrow Electronics (ARW) disclose in this amended 8-K?

Arrow Electronics filed an amended report to disclose the salary, equity award, and benefits for William (“Bill”) Austen in connection with his role as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.

What is the base salary for Arrow Electronics Interim CEO William Austen?

William Austen will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 in his role as Interim President and CEO of Arrow Electronics.

What equity compensation is Arrow Electronics granting to Interim CEO William Austen?

Arrow Electronics granted William Austen a one-time special award of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $3,600,000, granted on September 30, 2025.

When do William Austen’s RSUs from Arrow Electronics vest?

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on the one-year anniversary of the September 30, 2025 grant date, subject to the plan and award terms and his continued service as Interim CEO or as a Board member through the vesting date.

Does Arrow Electronics provide relocation or travel benefits to Interim CEO William Austen?

Yes. In connection with his business-related travel to Arrow Electronics’ corporate headquarters, William Austen is entitled to receive relocation assistance benefits.

Did this filing change any other terms previously disclosed by Arrow Electronics?

No. The company stated that this amendment only adds details about William Austen’s compensation and benefits and that no other changes were made to the prior current report.
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