Aveanna Healthcare director Steven E. Rodgers resigns

The immediate departure ends Rodgers’ service as an independent director and on the Audit and Compensation committees.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AVAH) said Steven E. Rodgers, a Class II director, notified the company on October 1, 2026, of his decision to resign, effective immediately. Before resigning, Rodgers was an independent director and served on both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. The company said his decision was not due to any disagreement concerning its operations, policies, or practices.

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.

Key Terms

Class II director, independent director, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee

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Class II director regulatory

"a Class II director"

A class II director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several staggered groups of directors, each group standing for election in different years. For investors, this matters because staggered terms slow wholesale board turnover—like rotating members of a neighborhood committee—making sudden changes in control or strategy harder and affecting how quickly shareholders can influence corporate direction.

independent director regulatory

"was an independent director"

An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.

Audit Committee regulatory

"serving on both the Audit Committee"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Compensation Committee regulatory

"and the Compensation Committee"

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

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Why did Steven E. Rodgers resign from AVAH’s board?

The company said Rodgers’ decision was not due to any disagreement concerning its operations, policies, or practices.

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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): October 01, 2026

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-40362	81-4717209
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
400 Interstate North Parkway SE
Atlanta, Georgia				30339
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 770 441-1580

(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:

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

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☐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		AVAH		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.

On October 1, 2026, Steven E. Rodgers, a Class II director of Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Rodgers‘ decision to resign was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Rodgers was an independent director, serving on both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

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.

			AVEANNA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS INC.
Date:	October 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Jeff Shaner
			Jeff Shaner Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

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