Director Alan Malus exits Azenta (AZTA) board to take full-time role elsewhere

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Azenta, Inc. reported that Alan P. Malus resigned from its Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2026. He also stepped down from his role on the Human Resources and Compensation Committee.

The company stated that his resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices. Instead, he accepted full-time responsibilities with another company, which will limit the time he can devote to Azenta board duties.

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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): January 29, 2026

Azenta, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-25434		04-3040660
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Summit Drive, Burlington, MA 01803

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

(888) 229-3682

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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, $0.01 par value		AZTA		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 January 29, 2026, Azenta, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified that Alan P. Malus resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2026. Mr. Malus also served as a member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee. His resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. Rather, Mr. Malus has assumed full‑time responsibilities with another company, which will prevent him from devoting sufficient time to his duties with the Company.

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.

	AZENTA, INC.
	/s/ Ephraim Starr
Date: January 30, 2026	Ephraim Starr
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Azenta (AZTA) disclose in this 8-K?

Azenta disclosed that Alan P. Malus resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 29, 2026. He also left the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, reflecting a governance change but not a strategic or financial transaction for the company.

Why did Alan P. Malus resign from Azenta (AZTA)’s Board of Directors?

Alan P. Malus resigned because he assumed full-time responsibilities with another company. Azenta explained that these new responsibilities prevent him from devoting sufficient time to his board and committee duties, rather than any issue with the company’s operations or policies.

Did Azenta (AZTA) report any disagreement related to Alan P. Malus’s resignation?

No, Azenta specifically stated that Alan P. Malus’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company or its Board of Directors on operations, policies, or practices. The departure is attributed solely to his new full-time role elsewhere.

What committee role did Alan P. Malus hold at Azenta (AZTA)?

Alan P. Malus served as a member of Azenta’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee. His resignation from the Board of Directors therefore also removes him from this committee, prompting potential future adjustments in board and committee composition by the company.

When was the Azenta (AZTA) director resignation effective?

The resignation of director Alan P. Malus from Azenta’s Board of Directors was effective January 29, 2026. This date also marks the end of his service on the Human Resources and Compensation Committee, as disclosed in the company’s current report.

Who signed the Azenta (AZTA) 8-K reporting the director resignation?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Azenta, Inc. by Ephraim Starr, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. His signature confirms the company’s authorization and accuracy of the disclosure regarding the board and committee resignation event.