Comcast names Michael Cavanagh Co-CEO with Roberts

Comcast Corporation announced that Michael J. Cavanagh will be appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective in January 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Comcast Corporation announced that Michael J. Cavanagh will be appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective in January 2026. At that time, he will also join Comcast’s board of directors, serving alongside Brian L. Roberts, who will remain Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cavanagh will not serve on any board committee. The company issued a press release on September 29, 2025 detailing this leadership change, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

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Comcast adds Michael J. Cavanagh as Co-CEO alongside Brian L. Roberts.

Comcast Corporation is elevating Michael J. Cavanagh to Co-Chief Executive Officer effective January 2026, while he also becomes a director. Brian L. Roberts will continue as Chairman of the Board and Co-CEO, signaling continuity at the top rather than a full leadership handoff.

The co-CEO structure concentrates decision-making in two leaders, which can support succession planning and division of responsibilities, though the filing does not outline specific role splits. Mr. Cavanagh’s absence from board committees keeps committee leadership unchanged.

The transition date in January 2026 provides a clear near-term milestone for when the new structure begins. Future company communications and filings will clarify how responsibilities are allocated between the two Co-CEOs and any resulting strategic adjustments.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What executive change did Comcast (CCZ) disclose in this 8-K?

Comcast Corporation disclosed that Michael J. Cavanagh will be appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective in January 2026.

Will Brian L. Roberts remain CEO of Comcast (CCZ)?

Yes. Brian L. Roberts will continue as Comcast’s Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer, serving alongside Michael J. Cavanagh.

Is Michael J. Cavanagh joining the Comcast (CCZ) board of directors?

Yes. When he becomes Co-CEO in January 2026, Michael J. Cavanagh will also be appointed as a director of Comcast.

Will Michael J. Cavanagh serve on any Comcast (CCZ) board committees?

No. The filing states that Michael J. Cavanagh will not serve on any Board committee.

When did Comcast (CCZ) announce Michael J. Cavanagh’s Co-CEO appointment?

Comcast announced Michael J. Cavanagh’s upcoming Co-CEO appointment in a press release dated September 29, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What exhibit is included with this Comcast (CCZ) 8-K filing?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated September 29, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

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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): September 29, 2025

Comcast Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Pennsylvania

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-32871

27-0000798

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Comcast Center

Philadelphia, PA

19103-2838

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 286-1700

(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)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ 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

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value

CMCSA

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

0.000% Notes due 2026

CMCS26

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

0.250% Notes due 2027

CMCS27

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

1.500% Notes due 2029

CMCS29

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

0.250% Notes due 2029

CMCS29A

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

0.750% Notes due 2032

CMCS32

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

3.250% Notes due 2032

CMCS32A

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

1.875% Notes due 2036

CMCS36

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

3.550% Notes due 2036

CMCS36A

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

1.250% Notes due 2040

CMCS40

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

5.250% Notes due 2040

CMCS40A

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

5.50% Notes due 2029

CCGBP29

New York Stock Exchange

2.0% Exchangeable Subordinated Debentures due 2029

CCZ

New York Stock Exchange

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 September 29, 2025, Comcast Corporation announced that Michael J. Cavanagh will be appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective in January 2026. At that time, he also will be appointed as a director of Comcast. As Co-CEO, he will serve alongside Brian L. Roberts, who will continue as the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Cavanagh will not serve on any Board committee.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company September 29, 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01(d). Exhibits.

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press Release dated September 29, 2025

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

COMCAST CORPORATION

Date:

September 29, 2025

By:

/s/ Elizabeth Wideman

Name:

Elizabeth Wideman

Title:

Senior Vice President, Senior Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary