[8-K] CALIX, INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Calix, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors has appointed John Durocher, age 58, as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 16, 2025. He has been the company’s Chief Customer Officer since March 2023 and previously held senior customer success leadership roles at Salesforce and worked at Accenture in its CRM Service Line. The company states that his compensation will remain unchanged and will continue under the existing executive compensation program, as previously described in Calix’s March 27, 2025 proxy statement. Calix also issued a press release on November 17, 2025 announcing the appointment, which is furnished as an exhibit.

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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): November 13, 2025

CALIX, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-34674

68-0438710

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3155 Olsen Drive, Suite 450, San Jose, California

95117

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(408) 514-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.025 per share

CALX

New York Stock Exchange

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

(c) On November 13, 2025, the Board of Directors of Calix, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed John Durocher, age 58, to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective November 16, 2025. Mr. Durocher has served as the Company’s Chief Customer Officer since joining Calix in March 2023. Prior to joining Calix, Mr. Durocher served as Executive Vice President, Customer Success at Salesforce Inc. from 2006 to February 2023. Before joining Salesforce, Mr. Durocher served with Accenture Plc on the CRM Service Line. Mr. Durocher holds a Bachelor of Arts from Clarkson University.

Mr. Durocher’s compensation remains unchanged from his prior role and will continue under the Company’s existing executive compensation program, as disclosed in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2025.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the Company's press release dated November 17, 2025 announcing the appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference. Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated November 17, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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.

Date:

November 17, 2025

Calix, Inc.

By:

/s/ Doug McNitt

Doug McNitt

EVP, General Counsel

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FAQ

What executive change did Calix (CALX) announce in this 8-K?

Calix announced that its Board appointed John Durocher as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 16, 2025. He was previously the company’s Chief Customer Officer.

What is John Durocher’s background before becoming COO of Calix (CALX)?

Before being appointed COO, John Durocher served as Calix’s Chief Customer Officer since March 2023. Prior to joining Calix, he was Executive Vice President, Customer Success at Salesforce Inc. and previously worked at Accenture in the CRM Service Line. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clarkson University.

When does John Durocher’s COO appointment at Calix (CALX) become effective?

The appointment of John Durocher as Chief Operating Officer of Calix is effective November 16, 2025.

Does John Durocher’s compensation change with his new COO role at Calix (CALX)?

No. Calix states that Mr. Durocher’s compensation remains unchanged from his prior role and continues under the company’s existing executive compensation program, as described in its definitive proxy statement filed on March 27, 2025.

Did Calix (CALX) issue a press release about the COO appointment?

Yes. Calix issued a press release dated November 17, 2025 announcing the appointment of John Durocher as COO. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference for informational purposes.

Is the press release about Calix’s COO appointment considered filed for liability purposes?

No. Calix states that the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings, despite any general incorporation language there.