Every 8-K that Celestica, Inc. (CLS) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow CLS and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full CLS filings page.
Celestica Inc. (CLS) announced an executive leadership reorganization to support its growth strategy. Effective October 1, 2026, current Chief Financial Officer Mandeep Chawla will move into the newly created role of Group President, Global Markets, and Todd Ankenmann, currently Senior Vice President, Finance, will become Chief Financial Officer.
In connection with his new role, Chawla’s annual base salary will be $750,000, his target incentive under the Celestica Team Incentive Plan will be 120%, and he will receive an equity award with a grant date target value of $1,700,000, composed of 40% RSUs and 60% PSUs. Ankenmann’s annual base salary will be $600,000, his CTI target incentive will be 80%, and he will receive an equity award with a grant date target value of $1,450,000, also split 40% RSUs and 60% PSUs. The company states that neither executive has any family relationship with its directors or officers or any disclosable related-party interests.
Celestica Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement on August 5, 2026 to sell 9,677,419 common shares at an offering price of $310.00 per share. The company also granted the underwriters a 30‑day option to purchase up to 1,451,612 additional shares at the same price, which was fully exercised on August 6, 2026.
The offering, conducted under an effective Form S-3 registration statement and an August 5, 2026 prospectus supplement, is expected to generate approximately $3.39 billion in net proceeds after underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses. Celestica plans to use the net proceeds for working capital, to support investments in capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes. The agreement includes customary representations, warranties, conditions to closing, indemnification provisions and termination rights, and a Canadian legal opinion on the validity of the securities from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Celestica Inc. reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue of $4.70 billion, an increase of 62% from $2.89 billion in Q2 2025. GAAP earnings from operations margin was 9.8%, while adjusted operating margin (non-GAAP) was 8.2%, up from 7.4% a year earlier. GAAP EPS was $3.17 and adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) was $2.54, both above the high end of prior guidance ranges.
Connectivity & Cloud Solutions revenue was $3.81 billion, up 84%, and Advanced Technology Solutions revenue was $0.89 billion, up 8%. Operating cash flow reached $410.9 million and free cash flow (non-GAAP) was $147.1 million. For Q3 2026, the company guides to revenue of $5.25–$5.55 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.88–$3.08. The 2026 outlook has been raised to $20.5 billion of revenue, $11.30 adjusted EPS, 8.4% adjusted operating margin, and $600 million free cash flow, and management expects revenue and adjusted EPS growth to further accelerate in 2027.
Celestica Inc. announced a leadership transition in its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment. Effective July 6, 2026, long-time executive Steven Dorwart has been appointed President, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, succeeding Jason Phillips, who plans to retire at the end of the year.
Jason Phillips will remain in an advisory role through year-end to support a smooth handover. Dorwart is a 21-year veteran of Celestica and previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Accounts, CCS, bringing deep customer relationships and knowledge of the competitive landscape.
Celestica Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders on May 19, 2026. A total of 75,880,933 common shares were present or represented by proxy, which was about 66.00% of the 114,969,189 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 27, 2026.
Shareholders elected nine director nominees, each receiving strong majority support, with most nominees receiving more than 94% of votes cast. They also approved the appointment of the auditor and authorized the board to fix its remuneration, and supported the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.
Celestica Inc. amended its senior credit agreement on April 27, 2026, significantly expanding liquidity and extending debt maturities. The company increased commitments under its revolving credit facility from $750.0 million to $1,750.0 million and refinanced its existing Term A loan into a new $250.0 million Term A facility.
The new Term A loan was fully drawn at closing, with proceeds used to repay the prior Term A balance of $228.1 million, cover related fees and expenses, and fund general corporate purposes. The maturity of both the Revolver and the new Term A loan was extended from June 2029 to April 2031. Borrowings generally bear interest at variable rates plus a margin ranging from 1.00%–1.75% or 0.05%–0.75%, with current Term SOFR-based U.S. dollar margins at 1.50%. Commitment fees on undrawn Revolver commitments range from 0.100%–0.275%. The amendment keeps customary default provisions and does not add new rights for lenders to demand higher payments or extra collateral.
Celestica Inc. reported very strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $4.05 billion, up 53% from Q1 2025, and GAAP earnings per share of $1.83 versus $0.74 a year ago. Adjusted EPS rose to $2.16, above the high end of prior guidance, and adjusted operating margin improved to 8.0%.
The company now expects 2026 revenue of $19.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $10.15, both raised from earlier targets, and guides Q2 2026 revenue to $4.15–$4.45 billion with adjusted EPS of $2.14–$2.34. Celestica also amended and upsized its credit facility to about $2.5 billion, increasing revolver commitments and extending maturity to 2031 to support its expanding scale.
Celestica Inc. announced a planned board leadership transition and the appointment of a new independent director. Chair Michael Wilson will retire and not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, consistent with the company’s director retirement policy and with no disagreement over operations or governance.
Effective immediately before the 2026 annual meeting on May 19, 2026, President and CEO Rob Mionis will become Chair of the Board, and long-time director Laurette Koellner will serve as Lead Independent Director, providing independent oversight and leading executive sessions of independent directors. The board also appointed David Reeder as an independent director effective May 1, 2026 and named him to the Audit, Human Resources and Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.
Celestica Inc. will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT in a hybrid format, combining in-person and remote participation, with detailed logistics to be provided in its upcoming definitive proxy statement.
The company set March 27, 2026 as the record date to determine which shareholders may receive notice of, and vote at, the meeting. Under its Advance Notice By-Law, shareholders who wish to nominate directors must deliver a compliant notice to the Corporate Secretary by the close of business on April 9, 2026.
Celestica Inc. filed a current report to let investors know it has released its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company issued a press release on January 28, 2026 and plans to hold a conference call on January 29, 2026 to discuss these results.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not automatically subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities or incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced.
Celestica Inc. announced that Dr. Luis Müller plans to resign from its Board of Directors, including his roles as Chair of the Audit Committee and member of other board committees, effective at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled meeting on January 28, 2026. The company states that his decision is for personal reasons related to other professional commitments and not due to any disagreement with Celestica regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
To ensure continuity in oversight, the Board has appointed current director Amar Maletira to become Chair of the Audit Committee effective upon Dr. Müller’s resignation. Maletira brings over 25 years of public company business, strategic, and finance leadership experience, including multiple Chief Financial Officer roles, and has been determined by the Board to possess the financial expertise appropriate for this key governance position.
Celestica Inc. (CLS) announced final acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 5,722,527 common shares, representing approximately 5 percent of the outstanding public float as of October 20, 2025. The NCIB will run from November 3, 2025 to November 2, 2026. The company furnished the related press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Celestica Inc. (CLS) appointed Laurette T. Koellner to its Board of Directors, effective October 27, 2025. The Board determined she is an independent director under Canadian securities laws and NYSE listing standards.
Koellner will serve on the Audit, Human Resources and Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. She previously served on Celestica’s Board before stepping down in January 2025 and returns with senior leadership experience at International Lease Finance Corporation and The Boeing Company. She will be compensated according to existing Board director policies.
Celestica Inc. (CLS) furnished an Investor and Analyst Day presentation under Item 7.01. On October 28, 2025, the company posted the deck on its investor website for use during its conference call covering results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and Investor and Analyst Day. The presentation is included as Exhibit 99.1.
The information provided under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not filed under the Exchange Act.
Celestica Inc. (CLS) furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release regarding financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and will host a conference call on October 28, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The company states that the materials provided under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, are furnished, not filed under the Exchange Act, and therefore are not subject to Section 18 liabilities nor incorporated by reference unless specifically stated.
Celestica Inc. (NYSE: CLS) filed a Form 8-K disclosing that its Board appointed Chris Colpitts as an independent director effective 28 July 2025. He immediately joins the Audit, Human Resources & Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees and will be paid under Celestica’s standard director fee schedule.
Colpitts offers 20 years of technology, media & telecommunications deal-making experience, having led global TMT investment-banking teams at Deutsche Bank and Lehman Brothers and served as US Head of TMT at CVC Capital Partners. He is currently Founder of Granite Peak Capital Group. The Board expects his strategic-transaction background to support the company’s growth initiatives.
The filing states there are no related-party transactions or special arrangements tied to his selection. Exhibit 99.1 contains the 30 July 2025 press release announcing the appointment; no other material events or financial data were reported.