AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) EVP Brett Hush resigns role

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AeroVironment, Inc. reported a leadership change in its Loitering Munition Systems business. On August 25, 2025, Brett Hush resigned from his position as Executive Vice President & General Manager, Loitering Munition Systems, effective September 5, 2025.

The company states that Mr. Hush is leaving to pursue other opportunities and that his resignation is not due to any disagreement with AeroVironment regarding its policies or practices. No successor or additional management changes are described in this report.

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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): August 25, 2025

AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-33261		95-2705790
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

241 18th Street South, Suite 650
Arlington, Virginia		22202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (805) 520-8350

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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, $0.0001 par value	AVAV	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.

Item 5.02(b)– Departure of Brett Hush as EVP & General Manager, Loitering Munition Systems

On August 25, 2025, Brett Hush resigned as EVP & General Manager, Loitering Munition Systems of AeroVironment, Inc. (the “Company”), with effect as of September 5, 2025.

Mr. Hush is leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities, and his resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on matters related to its policies or practices.

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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.

	AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
Date: August 28, 2025	By:	/s/ Melissa Brown
		Melissa Brown
		Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What executive change did AeroVironment (AVAV) disclose in this 8-K?

AeroVironment disclosed that Brett Hush resigned as EVP & General Manager, Loitering Munition Systems, with his departure effective September 5, 2025.

When is Brett Hush’s resignation from AeroVironment (AVAV) effective?

His resignation as EVP & General Manager, Loitering Munition Systems is effective September 5, 2025, following his notice on August 25, 2025.

Why is AeroVironment’s EVP & General Manager of Loitering Munition Systems leaving?

The company states that Brett Hush is leaving AeroVironment to pursue other opportunities.

Did AeroVironment report any disagreements related to Brett Hush’s resignation?

No. AeroVironment states that his resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the company on matters related to its policies or practices.

What is the SEC form type for AeroVironment’s disclosure of Brett Hush’s departure?

The leadership change was disclosed on Form 8-K under Item 5.02, covering departures of certain officers and related matters.