Traeger (NYSE: COOK) announces MEATER president retirement and board director exit

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Traeger, Inc. reported leadership changes affecting its MEATER subsidiary and its Board of Directors. Jim Hardy will retire from his role as President of Apption Labs Limited (doing business as MEATER) and move into a non-executive advisory role at Traeger from December 31, 2025 through April 30, 2026. The company notes this transition occurs as it centralizes operations in Utah and closes its United Kingdom office as part of Project Gravity. In addition, Class II director James Manges resigned from the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and his resignation was stated not to result from any disagreement with the company.

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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 26, 2025 

TRAEGER, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

Delaware

001-40694

82-2739741

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

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

533 South 400 West,

Salt Lake City, Utah

84101

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, include area code) (801) 701-7180

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, par value $0.0001 per share			COOK			The 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.

On November 26, 2025, Jim Hardy announced his retirement and will transition from his role as President of Apption Labs Limited (d/b/a/ MEATER) to a non-executive advisory role at Traeger, Inc. (the “Company”), effective on December 31, 2025 through April 30, 2026. The Company thanks Mr. Hardy for his years of service to the Company. As previously disclosed, as part of Project Gravity, the Company determined to close its office in the United Kingdom, in order to centralize its operations in Utah.

On December 3, 2025, James Manges, a Class II director, resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Manges’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company.

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.

			Traeger, Inc.
Date: December 3, 2025			By:			/s/ Michael J. Hord
						Michael J. Hord
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did Traeger, Inc. (COOK) announce at MEATER?

Traeger, Inc. announced that Jim Hardy will retire from his role as President of Apption Labs Limited, which operates as MEATER, and will move to a non-executive advisory role at the company from December 31, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

How is Project Gravity affecting Traeger, Inc. (COOK) and MEATER?

Traeger, Inc. stated that, as part of Project Gravity, it decided to close its United Kingdom office in order to centralize operations in Utah, which is related to the transition of MEATER leadership.

Which director resigned from Traeger, Inc. (COOK) and when is it effective?

James Manges, a Class II director, resigned from Traeger, Inc.’s Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, according to the company’s disclosure.

Did the director resignation at Traeger, Inc. (COOK) involve a disagreement with the company?

Traeger, Inc. stated that Mr. Manges’s resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company, indicating it was not tied to a disclosed dispute over company matters.

What role will Jim Hardy have at Traeger, Inc. (COOK) after retiring from MEATER?

After retiring as President of Apption Labs Limited, Jim Hardy will serve in a non-executive advisory role at Traeger, Inc. from December 31, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Where is Traeger, Inc. (COOK) centralizing its operations?

Traeger, Inc. disclosed that it is centralizing its operations in Utah and, as part of this initiative, is closing its United Kingdom office.