Eddy Hartenstein to exit Broadcom (AVGO) board at 2026 annual meeting

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Broadcom Inc. announced that director Eddy W. Hartenstein will retire from its Board of Directors at the conclusion of his term at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. He offered his resignation after reaching age 75, in line with Broadcom’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.

The company states that his retirement is not due to any disagreement with Broadcom. When his retirement becomes effective at the annual meeting, the size of Broadcom’s Board will be reduced to eight members.

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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

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03/02/2026 - 05:00 PM

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): February 24, 2026

Broadcom Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Delaware	001-38449	35-2617337
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3421 Hillview Avenue

Palo Alto, California 94304

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(650) 427-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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, $0.001 par value	AVGO	The 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.

Eddy W. Hartenstein will retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Broadcom Inc. (“Broadcom”) upon the conclusion of his term at Broadcom’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Board appreciates and thanks Mr. Hartenstein for his invaluable contribution to Broadcom through his service as a member of the Board. Mr. Hartenstein offered his resignation upon reaching the age of 75 years pursuant to Broadcom’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, to be effective as of the Annual Meeting, and his retirement is not due to any disagreement with Broadcom. The size of the Board will be reduced to eight members at the Annual Meeting.

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.

Date: March 2, 2026


Broadcom Inc.

By:		/s/ Kirsten M. Spears
		Kirsten M. Spears
		Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What director change did Broadcom (AVGO) announce on February 24, 2026?

Broadcom announced that director Eddy W. Hartenstein will retire from its Board at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. His departure follows the company’s age-based governance guidelines and is not related to any disagreement with Broadcom’s operations, policies, or management.

Why is Eddy W. Hartenstein retiring from Broadcom (AVGO)’s Board?

Eddy W. Hartenstein is retiring after reaching age 75, as required by Broadcom’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. The company explicitly notes that his retirement is not due to any disagreement with Broadcom, indicating it is a planned governance-related transition rather than a contentious departure.

When will Eddy W. Hartenstein’s retirement from Broadcom (AVGO)’s Board become effective?

His retirement will become effective at Broadcom’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. He will serve the remainder of his current term until that meeting concludes, at which point he will step down in accordance with the company’s age-based Board retirement policy.

How will Broadcom (AVGO)’s Board size change after Hartenstein retires?

After Eddy W. Hartenstein retires at the 2026 annual meeting, Broadcom’s Board of Directors will be reduced to eight members. This means the company is not immediately appointing a replacement director in the same filing, instead resizing the Board to reflect his departure.

Did Broadcom (AVGO) report any disagreements tied to Hartenstein’s retirement?

Broadcom explicitly states that Eddy W. Hartenstein’s retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company. This language signals an orderly, policy-driven transition under its Corporate Governance Guidelines rather than a response to disputes over strategy, operations, or governance.

Who signed Broadcom (AVGO)’s report about the Board retirement?

The report regarding Eddy W. Hartenstein’s retirement was signed by Kirsten M. Spears, Broadcom’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. Her signature indicates that a senior financial and accounting executive formally authorized the disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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