Gogo Inc. announces COO departure effective Oct 21, 2025

Gogo Inc. reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Begler departed the company effective October 21, 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gogo Inc. reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Begler departed the company effective October 21, 2025. The company stated the departure was not due to any disagreement with the company, its Board, or matters related to financials, operations, policies, or practices.

Mr. Begler will receive severance benefits in accordance with his Employment Agreement. Gogo thanked him for his contributions.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

COO exit disclosed; no disagreement cited; neutral impact.

Gogo announced the immediate departure of its EVP & COO on October 21, 2025. The company explicitly stated there was no disagreement related to financials, operations, policies, or practices, framing this as an orderly leadership change rather than a dispute-driven exit.

Severance will be provided under the executive’s Employment Agreement, consistent with standard terms for senior departures. Absent details on succession or interim leadership in the excerpt, the disclosure reads as routine. Actual operational impact depends on internal coverage plans, which are not included here.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

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.

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What did GOGO disclose in its 8-K?

Gogo Inc. announced the departure of EVP & COO Michael Begler, effective October 21, 2025.

Was the GOGO COO departure related to any disagreement?

No. The company stated it was not due to any disagreement with the company, Board, or matters related to financials, operations, policies, or practices.

Will the departing GOGO executive receive severance?

Yes. The filing states he will receive severance benefits per his Employment Agreement.

Who signed the GOGO disclosure?

It was signed by Crystal L. Gordon, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Secretary.

What is the effective date of the reported event for GOGO?

The earliest event date reported is October 21, 2025.

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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): October 24, 2025 (October 21, 2025)

GOGO INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-35975 (Commission File Number) 27-1650905 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

105 Edgeview Dr., Suite 300 Broomfield, CO (Address of principal executive offices) 80021 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

303-301-3271

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 $0.0001 per share	GOGO	NASDAQ Global Select Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights	GOGO	NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 October 21, 2025, Gogo Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Michael Begler, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Begler’s departure from the Company was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors or any matter relating to the Company’s financials, operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Begler will be entitled to severance benefits in connection with the departure in accordance with the terms of his Employment Agreement. The Company thanks Mr. Begler for his contributions.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

GOGO INC.

By: /s/ Crystal L. Gordon
Crystal L. Gordon
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Secretary

Date: October 24, 2025